What we do at this moment of uncertainty? How Canadian Business Leaders Navigate & Prioritize Sustainability Now & Future Proof Success

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In these uncertain times and despite differences in size, sector, and stage, all panelists navigating the challenge of turning sustainability commitments into real, measurable action. Whether it’s a legacy food brand, a giant retailer, a purpose-led start-up, or consultancy, everyone is figuring out how to prioritize and operationalize sustainability across supply chains, products, and culture in ways that are scalable, profitable, and meaningful.

Join us for an evening with networking and nibbles, vendor table tops. Meet and greet with attendees, speakers, panelists in a relaxed environment.

Warm up to the main feature presentation and panel discussion, followed by intimate breakout sessions to continue the conversation, provide live examples of sustainability solutions, fostering partnerships in action. Regardless of what area of focus or stage you are at, there are opportunities to connect and collaborate to prioritize sustainability now in order to future proof success.

MAIN PRESENTATION (moderated by MICHELLE SAUNDERS, VP Sustainability FHCP):

LAURA KENNEDY, MCCAIN FOODS (Director Global Sustainable Products);
IVO PETROFF, WALMART CANADA (Category Management, Retail Democratization);
CATHERINE MCVITTY, UNILEVER (Sustainability Packaging Lead);
MEGAN SILK, GINGER BUG BREW (Co-Founder / SME)

Breakout Sessions Partnership for Success in Sustainability

Breakout Session #1 - Launching Sustainable Products

Paul Yip - LCG FOODS
Pia Simran - ROOTREE
Suzie Yorke - LITTLE CACAO CO.
Chris Siabanis - LONGOS – IN STORE
Jacquie Hutchings - Friendlier
Brian Partridge - FARM BOY

Breakout Session #2 - Corporate Gateways

Jennifer Lambert - COMPASS, FORMER LOBLAWS
Wesley Gee - WORKS DESIGN
Jas Kholi - TRUE GRADIENT
Bhanu Panwar - LOBLAWS

What we do at this moment of uncertainty? How Canadian Business Leaders Navigate & Prioritize Sustainability Now & Future Proof Success

Thursday June 05 2025, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Terrace on the Green
8672 Mississauga Road
Brampton, Ontario
Canada
L6Y 0C4

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