Upcoming Events
UK Anti-Corruption Summit 2009
2nd-4th February 2009, London
When it comes to contributing to the global fight against corruption, the UK has been criticised as 'lagging behind' and 'lacking political will' according to a recent report by Transparency International. So far there has been zero corruption cases filed since the UK entered the OECD convention nearly 10 years ago. However, recent international regulatory pressure and a change in leadership at the SFO is likely to mean a significant change in pace.
This move has not come too soon judging from a 2008 PricewaterhouseCoopers study which found that corruption has affected business dealings amongst almost two thirds of senior executives globally. More and more the challenge to beat corruption is matched with an increasing pressure to conform. As the spotlight intensifies and the cost of corruption rises - why risk your company's corporate reputation?
Confirmed speakers include:
- Siemens, Corporate Legal and Compliance, Compliance Operating Officer and Chief Counsel Compliance & Investigations, Dr. Klaus Moosmayer
- BT Group, Head of International Governance & Ethics, Helen Ashton
- Novartis AG, Head of Corporate Integrity & Compliance, Dan Ostergaard
- OECD, Director for Legal Affairs, Nicola Bonucci
- HSBC, Group General Manager - Internal Audit, Matthew King
- Institute of Business Ethics, Research Director, Simon Webley
For more information contact:
Anna North
Conference Director
anna.north@ethicalcorp.com
+44 (0) 207 375 7210
3rd Annual Climate Change Summit
17th-18th February 2009, London
Moving beyond carbon: Manage environmental risks, create new products and get your message across to stakeholders
This summit has been an invaluable resource for any company wanting to respond to the risks and seize the opportunities presented by climate change.
Now in its 3rd year, this is the only gathering for corporate responsibility and environmental professionals across industries that offers practical comprehensive guide to effective environmental strategies that help grow and strengthen your business in the uncertain times ahead.
High energy and commodity prices make the necessity to address a broader range of environmental issues a no brainer. Given the current economic climate when companies are tightening their belts, how can you keep climate change and environmental sustainability at the top of the agenda and keep the level of growth at the same time?
Confirmed speakers include:
- Unilever, Santiago Gowland, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility
- Lloyds TSB Group, Richard Cooper, Head of Group Environmental Risk
- Man Group, Rob Challis, Global Head of Corporate Responsibility
- Coca-Cola Europe, Ulrike Ebert, Corporate Responsibility Director - Environment
For more information contact:
Ekaterina Kvasova,
Head Climate Change Conferences
ekaterina.kvasova@ethicalcorp.com
T: 44 (0) 0207 375 72 26
Green Supply Chain Summit
21st-22nd April 2009, London
After bringing you the groundbreaking 1st Green Supply Chain Summit in 2008, we’re offering even more in 2009. Leading companies such as IKEA, Danone, Airbus will share their expertise – learn from their mistakes and benefit from their guidance.
With purchased products and services accounting for more than 60% of the average company’s costs, organisations are more vulnerable than ever to charges of “guilt by association” when suppliers take environmental shortcuts. Recent examples abound, including a decision by the world’s largest toy company to recall about 21 million toys manufactured by a supplier in China. The result: a $40 million charge, a tarnished reputation and significant disruptions to the company’s supply chain.
The 2nd Green Supply Chain Summit is the fastest way to acquire the vital knowledge, tools and information you need to create an efficient and viable green supply chain
Confirmed speakers include:
- GlaxoSmithKline - James Hagan, Vice President of Corporate Environment, Health and Safety
- IKEA - Thomas Bergmark, Head of Social and Environmental Affairs
- Danone - Guillaume Benezeth, Supply Chain and Operations Director
- McDonald´s - Keith Kenny, Senior Director Supply Chain Europe
- Barclays - Andrew Flett, Global Head of Environmental Sustainability
- Johnson & Johnson - Jo Tierens, Environment, Health & Safety Director External Manufacturing
For more information contact:
Cora Ng,
Global Events Director
cora.ng@ethicalcorp.com
T: +44 (0)207 375 7575
Responsible Business Summit
11th-12th May 2009, London
Given the current economic climate, this year's summit will be focused on how corporate responsibility will be affected by recession. Will your CSR department be shrunk, or even closed altogether? Or will CSR be an invaluable source of new business opportunities and innovation that your board cannot afford to lose?
Topics to be covered at this dynamic and interactive Summit will include:
- Sustainability in a downturn
- Embedding corporate responsibility in your company
- Climate change regulation and expectations
- The potential and challenges of emerging markets
- Cutting edge practices in community engagement
- How to convince the board to keep investing in CSR in a recession
- Working in partnership for transformational change
- Supply chain challenges: a look across the whole chain
Confirmed speakers include:
- Tesco - Ruth Girardet - Corporate Responsibility Director
- British American Tobacco - Jennie Gibbons - Corporate Social Reporting Manager
- Marks and Spencers - Mike Barry - Head of CSR
- IKEA - Anders Dahlvig - President & CEO
For more information contact:
Emmeline Rajasingam,
Conference Director
emmeline.rajasingam@ethicalcorp.com
T: 44 (0) 0207 375 72 26
