ESG: Wins and Momentum

This conversation celebrated the recent wins in ESG, spotlighting inspiring change makers working to make a more sustainable future possible. From systemic approaches to circularity, to tackling climate change at a global scale, we explored tangible successes and spoke about the strategies and persistence.
SPEAKERS:
NATHALIE FLORES:
Nathalie is an international public policy specialist with almost 15 years of experience providing senior services on climate change policy, international development and environmental issues. In June 2023 Nathalie was elected Vice-Chair of the SBSAT at UNFCCC, which she’ll perform during the Bonn Climate Talks and at the Conferences of the Parties (CoPs) for the next year and a half.
NICOLE BASSETT:
Nicole Bassett is a leader in circularity, she co-founded The Renewal Workshop, which was acquired In March 2022 by the global logistics company Bleckmann and Nicole now leads their Circularity strategy. She also is a partner in Cascade Circular a firm that leads circular education workshops. Prior, Nicole applied her passion for environmental responsibility and human rights in consumer products. She has served as Director of Sustainability for prAna, Social Responsibility at Patagonia and Head of Human Rights at Specialized Bicycles.
DEREK SABORI:
Derek is a senior director at the sustainability strategy and communications agency thinkPARALLAX and the host of their "Inspiring Perspectives" podcast. A former VP of Global Sustainability at the brand Volcom, Derek has spent the last 15 years working on sustainability issues with brands and companies striving to do business better. Derek is also a former college instructor who developed a sustainable fashion program and is the founder of The Underswell’s School of Understanding corporate sustainability training program.