Through the lens of Regenerating Local, we will explore how local solutions can restore ecosystems, strengthen communities, rebuild relationships, and regain trust. Together, we can create a better future for our businesses and the planet, paving the way for a more prosperous and sustainable next chapter.
SB'23 San Diego

October 16-19, 2023
Content
Conscious Brands, Resilient Planet: How food & beverage brands can accelerate agricultural solutions
Agriculture is currently the world’s second-largest emitter of greenhouse gasses after the energy sector. That said, globally transitioning to resilient farming practices could make agriculture a key factor in mitigating climate change, and many in... View More
Stop Greenwashing and Start Verifying!
The “wild, wild West” days of sustainability communications are coming to an end. Investors, employees and consumers want real progress and real data to back up claims. From mandatory disclosures stemming from the EU’s Corporate Sustainability ... View More
Nature-Positive Pledges and the Sharp Rise of Biodiversity within Corporate Sustainability Agendas
This session will examine the recent proliferation of nature-positive pledges and the sharp rise of biodiversity as a critical dimension of corporate sustainability agendas. Attendees will learn how companies are setting targets to avoid further natu... View More
Nature-Positive Pledges and the Sharp Rise of Biodiversity within Corporate Sustainability Agendas
This session will examine the recent proliferation of nature-positive pledges and the sharp rise of biodiversity as a critical dimension of corporate sustainability agendas. Attendees will learn how companies are setting targets to avoid further natu... View More
Unlocking ESG Metrics: From Data to Actionable Impact
To put sustainability goals into action, organizations need to create a strategy roadmap that fits their specific needs. They must know how to navigate the intricacies of ESG metrics and transform raw data into practical strategies that create positi... View More
The Future of Packaging: Challenges and Key Directions for Innovation
This panel will offer perspectives on the most promising trends and the biggest hurdles around packaging innovation for sustainability and regeneration. This is a highly contested space with a huge variety of intersecting demands and priorities, so e... View More
Stop Greenwashing and Start Verifying!
The “wild, wild West” days of sustainability communications are coming to an end. Investors, employees and consumers want real progress and real data to back up claims. From mandatory disclosures stemming from the EU’s Corporate Sustainability ... View More
Bio-Based Materials for Superior Life Cycle Sustainability Performance
This session will explore a range of cutting-edge bio-based materials promising to revolutionize a number of industries. Hear directly from some of this year's most prominent exhibitors and enjoy getting to know them during this session as well as th... View More
To Act or Not to Act? Purposeful Brands Face A Wave of Resistance
Environmental and DE&I programs are good for the world, good for business, valued by employees and rewarded by consumers. But there is an opposing view that threatens both brands and progress. Over the last year, we’ve seen several brands hit with... View More
Overcoming Climate Sustainability Obstacles: How to Achieve Your Goals
For years, businesses have focused on why they need a sustainability strategy and what to set as goals and deadlines. What’s been neglected, until now, is the how. In this session, attendees will receive a deep dive analysis of the data f... View More
Driving Sustainable Local Economic Development while Ensuring Public Lands are Healthy and Productive
As the Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, leads the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, one of only five elected lands commissioners across the United States. She heads the state’s wildfire fighting force and manages nearly 6... View More
Driving Sustainable Local Economic Development while Ensuring Public Lands are Healthy and Productive
As the Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, leads the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, one of only five elected lands commissioners across the United States. She heads the state’s wildfire fighting force and manages nearly 6... View More
How Does a Global Brand Start to Regenerate Locally? Microsoft & Biomimicry 3.8 Share Three Simple Rules.
Navigating the transition to a regenerative business is complex, especially when aiming to regenerate locally while operating globally. How do you find your way in this challenging landscape? Drawing on nature's 3.8 billion years of regenerativ... View More
How Does a Global Brand Start to Regenerate Locally? Microsoft & Biomimicry 3.8 Share Three Simple Rules.
Navigating the transition to a regenerative business is complex, especially when aiming to regenerate locally while operating globally. How do you find your way in this challenging landscape? Drawing on nature's 3.8 billion years of regenerativ... View More
The Potential of Transforming Carbon Dioxide into Critical Chemicals and Materials Used in Everyday Products
The team at Twelve, a breakthrough materials innovation startup born at Stanford University and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, envisions a future in which carbon is circular: harvested from the air and from landfills to produce new products u... View More

