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Discover how leading businesses leverage Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) for operational excellence, market leadership, and sustainable growth. With ESG pressures rising from regulators, investors, and customers, now is the time to turn compliance into a competitive edge. In this webinar, you’ll explore how the most successful organizations have moved beyond ESG reporting to drive tangible benefits, including operational efficiency, market differentiation, and long-term growth.
Strategic Innovation Matters - Is a forward-thinking consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations navigate their journey toward Sustainability. With a primary focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, the firm empowers businesses to achieve Net Zero goals and implement impactful ESG policies and actions that drive long-term value. Backed by decades of collective experience in global technology, business transformation, and ecosystem development, the Strategic Innovation Matters team brings deep expertise in sustainability strategy, digital transformation, and global business development. The firm's professionals, with backgrounds as corporate executives, consultants, and entrepreneurs, work closely with organizations and boards to integrate ESG principles into every aspect of their operations.
While sustainability is at the core of its mission, Strategic Innovation Matters also provides expert guidance in Digital Transformation, Ecommerce, M&A, and Ecosystem Growth, ensuring businesses can achieve growth while aligning with sustainable and socially responsible practices.
PM Global Solution - is a Canadian company focused on providing comprehensive solutions for managing supply chain disruptions, leveraging innovative strategies such as Integrated Business Planning and Lean Optimization. Their approach integrates Artificial Intelligence to enhance predictive capabilities, optimize processes, and drive efficient decision-making across various industries. By embracing AI and other advanced technologies, PPM Global Solution aims to empower organizations to predict challenges more accurately, prioritize critical paths, and implement effective risk mitigation strategies, thereby achieving superior supply chain performance.
Mary F. Whittle MBA, ICD.D, CCB.D, GCB.D Mary Whittle, CEO and Principal Consultant of Strategic Innovation Matters, brings over 35 years of experience in the technology sector, specializing in driving transformative change. Having introduced disruptive technologies to global markets, she now focuses on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, with an emphasis on addressing the climate crisis. Mary has helped organizations navigate the evolving ESG landscape. She develops practical tools and technology solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, enabling them to plan and execute ESG strategies, establish climate action plans, and achieve Net Zero goals. Services include leadership and Board workshops, strategic consulting, and access to START NØW, a self-paced climate action platform. Mary has completed extensive training in Sustainability, Circular Economy, Carbon Accounting, and Reporting, earning board certification in ESG and Climate-specific Governance. Her expertise equips her to guide organizations in building sustainable, resilient businesses. With over 25 years in U.S.-based global leadership roles, Mary’s ability to unite diverse groups to achieve ground breaking results is unmatched. She leverages a vast global network of technology vendors and solution providers to deliver innovative, regionally tailored strategies. Mary’s passion for sustainability and strategic vision make her an essential partner for organizations committed to meaningful ESG action and a better future for business and society.
Jimmy Timm is the Managing Director of PPM Global Solution and a distinguished leader in operational excellence with profound expertise in leveraging the latest in continuous improvement methods and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to drive transformative change across industries. A certified Master Black Belt in Lean and Six Sigma, Jimmy specializes in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering innovative workplace cultures through a people-first approach. He has worked with a diverse blend of Manufacturing and Service Organizations at all levels. This includes many industry sectors such as Aerospace, Electronics, Food Processing, Automotive, Construction, Finance, Mining, Pharmaceuticals, IT and most recently Supply Chain. This has given him a unique perspective related to Continuous Improvement and Global Supply Chain Best Practices. A veteran member of the AME Canadian Board for 20 years, Jimmy has a deep commitment to advancing manufacturing/business excellence.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
12 p.m. Introductions
12:05 p.m. Presentation
12:50 p.m. Q&A
1 p.m. Event adjourns
You’ll learn how to:
- Establish ESG policies and climate change reduction goals as part of your strategic and annual business plans
- Navigate the reporting requirements of publicly traded and large organizations, and understand their impact on SME relationships
- Use these disclosure requirements as guideposts for developing your Environmental and Social Governance Policies
- Create your ESG policy using a sustainability map, with examples of best practices and case studies tailored to your organization’s stage of maturity
1. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs):
- Business owners and executives looking to understand the value of ESG in strengthening relationships with larger organizations and navigating market expectations.
2. Corporate Leaders and Executives:
- CEOs, COOs, and CFOs who want to align ESG strategies with broader business goals like operational efficiency, market competitiveness, and compliance.
3. Sustainability Professionals:
- ESG and sustainability officers seeking best practices and actionable insights to create or enhance their company’s ESG policies.
4. Strategy and Planning Teams:
- Strategic planners and business development professionals tasked with integrating ESG into annual business plans.
5. Supply Chain Managers:
- Professionals who need to align their practices with ESG policies of larger, publicly traded organizations.
6. Investors and Financial Analysts:
- Stakeholders interested in understanding how businesses are leveraging ESG for long-term growth and mitigating risks.
7. HR and DEI Leaders:
- Professionals responsible for implementing social aspects of ESG, such as workforce diversity and community engagement.
8. Marketing and Communications Professionals:
- Teams tasked with managing stakeholder expectations and ESG-related reporting or branding.
9. Consultants and Advisors:
- Industry experts providing ESG guidance to organizations of various sizes.
10. Policy Makers and Regulators:
- Individuals influencing ESG-related policies who can benefit from understanding challenges faced by businesses.
11. Academics and Researchers:
- Those studying ESG trends or teaching related subjects who are looking for practical applications and case studies.
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