Decarbonizing Retail: Practical Steps for Scope 1 & Scope 2 Emissions

23-years of experience in the energy and sustainability industry.
Global leader and trusted advisor for hundreds of commercial and industrial end-users.
Responsibilities at Schneider include:
• Client acquisition and growth strategy in the Americas Region
• Strategic Partnerships
• Sustainability Consulting Offer Innovation
• Direct leadership and oversight of NAM Energy and Sustainability Consulting Development Teams

Mary de Guzman is the Director of ESG at Sleep Country where she oversees the development and implementation of ESG strategy and goals for Sleep Country and its family of brands. Through her leadership, Mary is helping Sleep Country turn its strategy into action across the company’s four critical ESG pillars: Sleep Well, People Well, Earth Well and Govern Well. Mary is an industry leader with 20 years of experience in sustainability, strategic philanthropy, impact measurement and reporting with global brands. She holds an honors B.Sc. in Biology from McMaster University, a Risk Management Certificate from University of Toronto, a Diploma in Environmental Management from Niagara College, and the LEED Green Associate credentials.

Crystal Rasa has over 20 years of procurement and supply chain experience that began in the interior design and hospitality industries. Her passion for procurement and the supply chain began while obtaining her Bachelor of Design degree and led to her earning a Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) accreditation. Since joining IKEA Canada in 2019 as Customer Fulfilment Sourcing Manager, Crystal has expanded her focus to include sustainable and zero-emission transport practices and she is supporting the organization achieve the goal of 100% zero emission home deliveries by 2025. IKEA Canada, together with its Service Provider Partners, commenced the first deliveries with electric vehicles in December 2021. Currently, Crystal is managing a portfolio of Final Mile and Parcel delivery service contracts with coast-to-coast coverage. 

Jonathan Farkouh serves as the Director of Environmental Sustainability Programs at The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. In this pivotal role, he spearheads the implementation of programs aimed at supporting the company’s commercial regions and value chain in their pursuit of ambitious ESG goals. Jonathan’s expertise extends to Science Based Targets, sustainable building practices, and energy conservation. Jonathan’s journey into the field of sustainability begun during his studies pursuing a Masters of Urban Planning at McGill University. With over eight years of experience in GHG accounting and corporate sustainability strategy, Jonathan has been at the forefront of driving enterprise-wide sustainability initiatives. His portfolio includes leadership in areas such as Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions tracking, implementation of green building standards, and optimizing waste management and recycling services. Jonathan is based in New York City.