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SILC 2022 – Sustainability Live
It’s finally taking place, in-person, at the Royal Geographical Society in London on 18 October, and boy, is it ready to deliver its strongest line-up to date. Read on to discover why SiLC 22 really is the conference you can’t afford to miss.
Conference Inset: The Royal Geographical Society will play host to SiLC on 18 October. for the planet conscious
It’s been coined the industry’s only forum for open conversation, idea sharing and ‘plansof-action-forming’ when it comes to driving you can be taking to implement better sustainability into your business and begin your transition into the purpose-driven and profitable the sustainable future of brand licensing. And not by us, but by you: the very voices leading the innovation that the Sustainability in Licensing Conference is designed for. On 18 October, SiLC will finally be making its inperson debut at the Royal Geographical Society in London. A venue selected for its deeply rich history of pioneering environmental discoveries, there could be no better setting for the industry’s next step towards a regenerative and considered future that benefits people and the planet in an equal and balanced measure. But a conference in such a distinguished venue deserves a stellar line-up. And believe us, it has one. The Sustainability in Licensing Conference will not only be delivering exclusive insight and research from some of the industry’s leading voices, but a day’s worth of inspirational keynotes, discussions, and a breakdown of the next steps future of consumer products. If you’re still waiting for the cherry on top, then feast your eyes on this. SiLC 22 will – for the first time in its history – be welcoming The United Nations itself to the stage to deliver a comprehensive keynote on how to integrate the 17 Sustainable Development Goals into your business. Can it get any better than that? Well, yes. It will also be hosting a post-conference soiree courtesy of Brand Licensing Europe too where attendees can share ideas and learnings from the day, as well as network with any one of the conference’s line-up of esteemed speakers. And on that note, it’s probably about time we introduced you. The SiLC agenda this year is packed – take a look at the opposite page and for full details head to: www.sustainabilityinlicensing.com
THE SUSTAINABILITY IN LICENSING CONFERENCE AGENDA
9.30am – OPENING STATEMENT Helena Mansell-Stopher, ceo and founder of Products of Change. 9.45am – Business with Profit and Purpose: The Balance of a Sustainable Business with Alan Moore
The author and innovator will be delivering the keynote address, geared to inspire leaders to create the type of business the world needs – one that is regenerative, net positive and ultimately beautiful.
10.05am – The Insights Family Presents the Latest Sustainability Data
Jonathan Watson, Chief Product Officer at The Insights Family.
10.25am – How to Implement the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals within Business
Caroline Petit, Deputy Director for the United Nations' European Regional Information Center for Europe.
12.50pm – LUNCH 1.50pm – Sustainability in a Global Fashion Retailer with Primark Cares
Primark’s strategy lead Sam Jackson and Primark Cares manager, Sarah Hawkins discuss the retailer’s ongoing efforts.
2.10pm – Sustainability at Retail Panel
Primark Cares’ Sarah Hawkins and Lynne Walker, George at ASDA’s head of sustainability, Jade Snart, Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Tanya Ashton and Richard Lim, CEO of Retail Economics.
3.00pm – The Rising Challenge of Sustainability Messaging from The Marketing Store
The Marketing Store’s head of global sustainability, Pamela Stathaki will talk through what the Green Claims Code is, what new legislation is coming to support this and how to avoid greenwashing.
10.35am – The Impact of your Digital Twin
Speakers from Flowhaven and the carbon reduction specialist, The Carbon Farm offer a closer look at the real-world impact of the growth and development of the digital space, including NFTs and the metaverse, to better understand how we can reduce their environmental impact through regenerative business models.
11.00am – BREAK 3.20pm – Working Together for Impact: A Talk with Wow! Stuff
Join the keen toy innovators (and environmental scientists) from Wow! Stuff for a look at the ground breaking work it has achieved through collaboration with Magic Light Pictures.
3.40pm – Sustainable Packaging with Tesco
Learn from Tesco’s senior packaging manager, Paul Earnshaw about the initiative the retail group is driving on the packaging side.
11.30am – Your Waste Has Value by Anthesis Provision
The team from Anthesis Provision, the largest sustainable business incubator programme in the North American region, presents its latest initiative – Upcycled Food – to showcase the efficiencies of waste in the supply chain.
11.50am – The Changing Economic Landscape of Retail with Retail Economics’ Richard Lim
Richard Lim, ceo of Retail Economics will talk through the latest market data.
12.10pm – Future Technologies to Build a More Sustainable Business by George at Asda
Join the George at ASDA team to learn about its latest initiatives to reduce the supermarket giant’s environmental impact.
12.30pm – Engaging For Change: Walgreen Boots Alliance’s Tanya Ashton
Join WBA’s head of sustainability, Tanya Ashton to learn how the Alliance has been working to embed sustainability throughout its global sourcing organisation.
4.00pm - BREAK 4.30pm – The LEGO Group Asks: Where Does Value Sit?
The LEGO Group’s sustainability transformation director, Sine Klitgaard Moller will discuss how we need to re-write where the value sits within business as consumer demand for sustainable product increases.
4.50pm – Sustainability in Toys with Mattel
The global toy giant presents its sustainability journey so far and sets out its ambitions for the future of play around the world.
5.10pm – The Future of the Kids’ Market
An expert panel hosted by Kids Industries’ founder, Gary Pope will take audience questions regarding the future of the children’s industry and how we as a community can be a driving force behind positive change.
