Conference Day Two - Thursday, 9 November

Go to day one  Go to masterclass

Register

08:30
Registration and welcome coffee
09:20
Opening remarks from the Chair

Bronwyn See
Fellow
University of Melbourne

Success through social responsibility and stakeholder engagement
09:30
Human Rights and labour standards: ensuring fairness & avoiding risk across your supply chain - (PRE-RECORDED VIDEO)
  • Implementing best practice human rights and labour standards throughout your global supply chains to ensure fair and ethical practices at every stage
  • Auditing supply chain practices to identify potential human rights violations and labour standards non-compliance
  • Collaborating with suppliers, industry stakeholders, and NGOs to collectively address human rights and labour challenges

Lorraine Finlay
Australian Human Rights Commissioner
Australian Human Rights Commission

10:00
A step in the right direction – an SME’s journey towards its CSR goals
  • Sharing how Steel Blue, a premium safety boot brand, developed its CSR goals, strategies, and what they are
  • Examining how the organisation is moving towards achieving those goals
  • Outlining key learnings along the way and what is next for Steel Blue in its CSR journey

Jocelyn Da Silva
Chief Marketing Officer
Steel Blue Boots

10:30
Morning tea and networking
11:00
Social impact measurement and reporting: fostering trust, credibility & engagement with stakeholders
  • Quantifying the social impact of your organisation's ESG-focused activities and initiatives to demonstrate positive societal contributions
  • Communicating social impact measurements and reporting to stakeholders to foster trust, credibility, and stakeholder engagement
  • Enhancing your social impact measurement strategies and reporting frameworks to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with industry standards and stakeholder expectations

Ben Lisle
Founding Director
Hesperia

11:30
ENGAGING SENIOR LEADERSHIP: SECURING EXECUTIVE BUY-IN TO DRIVE TOP-DOWN ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE (PRE-RECORDED VIDEO)
  • Educating senior leadership on the importance of ESG initiatives by showcasing a compelling business case, highlighting the innovation potential, and demonstrating the positive impacts on reputation and stakeholder relationships
  • Collaborating with senior leaders to co-create ESG goals and action plans to foster a sense of ownership and commitment from the boardroom to the basement
  • Unlocking the power of the senior leadership team and the Board as evangelists for change and ESG

Dominic Da Cruz
Executive - ESG & Stakeholder Engagement
Zenith Energy

11:50
PANEL DISCUSSION: How can organisations address the needs of the local community and build long-lasting social benefits?
  • What methods can organisations use to engage with local communities to understand their needs and establish mutually beneficial relationships?
  • What are some strategies organisations can use to work with local communities while respecting cultural nuances and overcoming obstacles?
  • How can organisations effectively showcase their positive social contributions? Identifying key metrics for evaluating the impact of community engagement initiatives
  • What steps can organisations take to ensure the longevity of community engagement efforts and cultivate enduring partnerships for sustained social and economic benefits?

Moderator:

Fiona Kalaf
General Manager - Projects
APM

Panellists:

Eva Quilty
Community Engagement Advisor
CSBP Fertilisers

Corinne Hawke
Director
Community Ventures

Courtney Fiddian
Head of People, Social Impact and Sustainability/ General Counsel
Perth Festival

Jody Nunn
Chief Executive Officer
Reconciliation WA

Ray Wilson
Chief Commercial Officer
Carbon Neutral

12:40
Lunch and Networking
Securing sustainable financing and investments
13:40
Unlocking corporate impact investing - driving innovation and addressing the missing “S” in ESG
  • Going deeper on the “S” in ESG: impact investing as a critical enabler for deepening community engagement and social license to operate for corporates
  • Developing corporate impact funds as a means of driving innovation and deepening ESG, RAP and SDG commitments through partnerships with communities
  • Impact measurement as the nexus between corporate investments and alignment to sustainability, ESG and organisational strategy

Steph Shorter
Managing Consultant - Impact and ESG
Impact Seed

Effective governance and risk management
14:10
Mastering transparency and reporting to support excellent ESG governance
  • Enhancing transparency and reporting to boost stakeholder confidence and build stronger relationships with investors, customers, and regulators
  • Improving decision-making processes to ensure accurate and consistent ESG reporting, providing a comprehensive view of financial and non-financial performance metrics, including carbon footprint, water usage, and labour practices
  • Showcasing your dedication to sustainability and ethical practices by prioritising transparency in your ESG reporting as a means of differentiating your organisation and unlocking a true competitive advantage

Jessica Keogh
Chief Operating Officer
Parabellum International

14:40
Enhancing board diversity and expertise for effective ESG governance
  • Embracing board diversity and expertise to foster effective ESG governance
  • Harnessing diverse perspectives and expertise within the boardroom to effectively navigate ESG challenges, identify opportunities, and enhance decision-making
  • Enabling a culture of inclusivity and diversity in the boardroom to unlock the full potential of ESG governance and drive long-term value creation

Megan Motto
Chief Executive Officer
Governance Institute of Australia

15:10
Afternoon Tea and Networking
15:40
Engaging investors, enhancing investor satisfaction and influencing capital markets
  • Delivering compelling ESG narratives and data-driven arguments to enhance investor satisfaction
  • Implementing effective ESG communication strategies that resonate with socially responsible investors
  • Addressing shareholder activism by leveraging ESG concerns to drive positive change

Nicholas Boyd-Mathews
Executive Director - Chief Investment Officer
Eden Asset Management

16:10
Mitigating ESG risk exposure and ensuring business resilience in a modern economy
  • Gaining insights into how an effective risk management system can bolster your company's resilience against various risk factors, including financial, operational, and ESG-specific threats
  • Establishing robust risk mitigation frameworks to effectively manage potential crises and mitigate adverse impacts on your company's performance, reputation, and stakeholder relationships
  • Taking a proactive approach to risk management to protect your bottom line and ensure sustained growth

Donna Charlesworth
General Counsel and Risk Manager
Talison Lithium

16:40
Closing remarks from the chair & conference adjourns