Category: Post Event Content

Recycling Electronics to Steward a Sustainable Future – Fast Five Sponsor Highlight

Recycle My Electronics programs support sustainability objectives for retailers, manufacturers and distributers within an ever evolving EPR landscape. Cliff Hacking, EPRA President & CEO, shares how they are supporting resource recovery of critical minerals, accessibility to recycling, diversion from landfill, plus safe, secure data destruction for residents, businesses, and the circular economy. Sponsored by

Reducing Empty Miles in the Supply Chain – Fast Five Sponsor Highlight

Lowering emissions is about reducing empty truck trips during both inbound and outbound product/pallet flows. Collaboration is key in finding the right opportunities in the supply chain to tackle these issues. Jeff Doman from CHEP Canada will highlight how retailers are trimming these unnecessary trips, streamlining operations and going greener. Sponsored by

Tackling Scope 2 Emissions with Artificial Intelligence – Lunch and Learn

Decarbonizing retail operations is crucial with many retailers progressing on Scope 1 emissions by electrifying fleets and aligning supply chains to meet Scope 3 needs. This session will highlight the benefits of applying artificial intelligence to real estate assets to contribute to an organization’s sustainability targets and how leading Canadian retailers including Sleep Country and […]

Making Dollars and Sense out of Food Waste with Too Good To Go

Sam Kashani, Country Director for Too Good To Go Canada, and Mylene Champagne, Director- Environmental and Technical Risks for Metro, discuss why collaboration is the only effective, measurable way to fight food waste at a mass scale and why profitability doesn’t have to come at a price when it comes to food waste. Learn how […]

Unwrapping: The Evolution of Eco-Design in Packaging

Step into the world of sustainable packaging with an exclusive director’s cut preview of the upcoming documentary, Unwrapping. This film sheds light on the crucial role designers play in crafting holistic eco-design solutions, from production to consumption. After the screening, we explore the innovative methods retailers, agencies, and designers are utilizing to reduce the environmental […]

Leveraging Data to Build a Circular Economy with RLG

In the quest for a sustainable future, data plays a central role in connecting every aspect of the supply chain, spanning from resource extraction to the final stages of recycling. This panel delves into real-world data applications, current industry practices, and upcoming developments. Examining the full potential of data in optimizing product design and packaging […]

Bridging the Gap: Building Trust in Sustainable Brands

Sustainability claims echo from factory floors to checkout lanes, yet how many resonate with consumers? Dig into the latest 2023 market insights with Joe Solly, Partner & National Consumer Sustainability & Climate Leader at Deloitte Canada. He’ll spotlight the significant divide between corporate claims and consumer perceptions, emphasizing the power of authentic business purpose in […]

Decoding ESG Reporting for Tomorrow’s Investors 

In an era of heightened scrutiny, the demand for clear, concise, and comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is soaring. Join Michael Jantzi, a distinguished member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), as he clarifies the evolving landscape of ESG standards. Gain a deeper understanding of frameworks, rating agencies, and the relentless push […]

Systemic Change in Plastics and Product Sustainability

In an evolving EPR landscape, industry led solutions are critical to addressing the urgent plastic waste challenge facing Canada. Galen Weston shares how that sort of system change underpins Loblaws commitment to make all control brand and in-store plastic packaging recyclable and reusable by 2025.