Join RCC’s VP of Sustainability, Michael Zabaneh, as he kicks off a new half-day workshop experience designed to inspire action and collaboration. Engage in conversation and connection with fellow participants as we begin a dynamic journey focused on innovation, impact, and shared responsibility

Join Alicia Creagh, Fulfilment Sourcing Manager at IKEA Canada, as she presents the company’s ongoing journey toward zero-emission home deliveries. This session will explore strategies, challenges, and innovations shaping IKEA Canada’s approach to sustainable customer fulfilment, offering insights into how the organization is working to reduce its environmental footprint while continuing to meet its diverse customer needs.

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As extended producer responsibility (EPR) battery regulations continue to evolve across Canada and globally, Canadian retailers are continually adapting to increasingly complex requirements. Jon McQuaid, VP of Marketing & Communications at Call2Recycle Canada, will highlight the shifting battery landscape and share actionable strategies retailers can deploy to maintain compliance, elevate public education and awareness, and advance corporate ESG commitments.

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Join IKEA Canada and Power ON in an interactive workshop will dive into key enablers of zero-emission delivery, including fleet transition strategies, charging infrastructure for both residential and commercial needs, and available incentives and funding.

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75% of gen Z’s are worried about the future and suffer from climate anxiety and 63% of retailers said that sustainability initiatives helped boost revenues. A sustainability strategy is no longer optional for retailers, it’s an expectation from customers, who are increasingly shopping with their values. Learn more about how Cool Climate Club – a nature-based solution to climate action – provides customizable, turnkey solutions for retailers to build and amplify their sustainability strategy, while engaging younger audiences through bold marketing opportunities. 

Global supply chains are under growing pressure to deliver not just efficiency, but environmental responsibility. This panel brings together industry leaders and sustainability experts to explore how decarbonization, safe chemical management, and climate risk mitigation can be embedded into the way we design, source, and move goods. We’ll discuss strategies for fostering sustainable consumption, advancing circularity, and driving collaborative action across the retail sector. Attendees will gain insights into practical solutions, partnerships, and innovations that can future-proof supply chains while creating long-term value for both business and the planet.

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As extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations accelerate worldwide, Canadian retailers face mounting complexity at home and abroad. Adrian Vanaham, COO of the Canadian division of Reclay StewardEdge, highlights the rising cost of getting compliance right, the patchwork pace of regulatory alignment, and the practical tools that may finally make it all manageable. Drawing from cross continental insight, Adrian will map these shifts through the lens of EPR maturity progression in Europe and North America—offering valuable context for what’s likely to emerge next. He’ll also explore how forward-thinking teams can stay ahead of regulatory pressure while keeping costs under control. 

As the consumer goods industry moves toward more sustainable packaging solutions, refill and reuse models are gaining traction as viable alternatives to single-use formats. This panel discussion will spotlight the Consumer Goods Forum’s Refill/ Reuse Pilot Project, bringing together leaders from participating companies to share real-world insights, challenges, and early results. 

Panelists will explore what it takes to implement scalable refill and reuse systems, how consumers are responding, and what’s needed to drive broader adoption across the value chain.  

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Canadian retailers are operating in a time of profound transformation—facing climate-related risks, evolving consumer expectations, regulatory pressures, and supply chain volatility. In this context, sustainability is no longer optional; it’s a strategic lever for resilience, operational excellence, and long-term growth. This session will explore how leading retailers are integrating sustainability practices and proven solutions into core business strategies to mitigate risk, unlock efficiencies, and drive measurable impact. This panel discussion will focus on retail transformation and how sustainability is a catalyst for profitability and competitive advantage within organizations and across value chains.

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The retail regulatory landscape is evolving fast—and getting riskier. From PFAS bans in North America to EPR packaging laws and the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), global retailers are facing rising scrutiny around product materials, labor practices, and sourcing origins. Get a rapid rundown of the most urgent compliance shifts and learn how automation, AI and supplier data tools can help you scale market access requirements, reduce negative brand risk exposure, and avoid costly disruptions. 

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This panel session will explore the power of a holistic, systems-based approach to sustainable retrofits—going beyond product-specific upgrades to drive meaningful, long-term impact. Rather than spotlighting individual technologies, the discussion will showcase integrated strategies that maximize energy efficiency, cost savings, and decarbonization. 

Attendees will gain insights from industry experts who will share real-world best practices, emphasizing collaboration, coordinated planning, and accountability across project phases. Key themes include integrated mechanical-electrical-building systems planning, the value of design-build models, and aligning stakeholders early to improve outcomes.

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) is announcing a brand new tool that you will want in your toolkit. Join us for a demonstration and learn how this tool will help you review plastic packaging, align with legislative requirements, and complete annual reporting. The new tool is a companion to the APR Design® Guide, the widely recognized source of truth for designing plastics packaging for recyclability today. Get your company and suppliers ready for the big changes that lie ahead.  

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