8:00 – 8:30 ET | Networking and continental breakfast* |
8:30 – 8:35 ET | Welcome and introductions |
8:35 – 8:45 ET | Opening remarks – Incorporating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as part of your business strategy; the value of listening and engaging your stakeholders |
8:45 – 9:15 ET | Panel of experts – How climate change is driving business transformation: strategies, trends, and data-driven developments with Nikos Avlonas, Founder and President, Centre for Sustainability & Excellence (CSE); Kimberly Kosmenko, Project Director, Optera; and Cristina Paslar, EVP, ESG Products, Mastercard. |
9:15 – 10:00 ET | Fireside chat with the National Credit Union Administration – State of the industry: views and perspectives on ESG and the Credit Union Movement |
10:00 – 10:45 ET | Keynote – What to expect from the UN Climate Conference, COP27; and the role of credit unions in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals with Jamil Ahmad, Director of UNEP, New York Office |
10:45 – 11:00 ET | BREAK |
11:00 – 11:15 ET | Presentation – The ABCs of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) with Delphi Group |
11:15 – 12:00 ET | Case studies – Climate resiliency, mitigation, and adaptation: lessons learned from credit unions on the front lines |
12:00 – 12:45 ET | Panel discussion – How credit unions can join the Clean Energy Transition with an update on US legislation and Executive Orders with Jahi Wise, Special Assistant to the White House on Climate Strategy |
12:45 – 13:00 ET | LUNCH BREAK |
Profiles in courage from UNICEF on the fight for climate justice and the power of collective action with Nicholas Rees, Regional Program Manager, UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office | |
13:00 – 13:30 ET | Presentation -Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: From Theory to Practice in Driving Organizational Change with Dr. Taylor Nelms, Filene Research Institute |
13:30 – 14:15 ET | Panel presentation – Inspirational stories of Brazilian credit unions leading with purpose with a spotlight on a national awards program with the Fenasbac Institute |
14:15 – 14:30 ET | Interactive feature – Let the Women’s Empowerment Principles be your guide to strengthening gender equity at your credit union with Anna Falth, Head of Women’s Empowerment Principles, UN Women |
14:30 – 15:00 ET | Fireside chat with UNEP FI and First West Credit Union, Langley, B.C., Canada – How the Principles for Responsible Banking can help you navigate your sustainability journey |
15:00 – 15:15 ET | BREAK |
15:15 – 15:30 ET | Case study with FISERV – partnering with your supply chain on sustainability wins |
15:30 – 16:00 ET | Panel discussion – Amplifying your community purpose through green solutions, volunteer power, and partnerships with Hudson Valley Credit Union, Redwood Credit Union, Libro Credit Union, Self-Help Credit Union, and Credit Union Foundation |
16:00 – 16:10 ET | Conversation – Youth weigh-in on advocacy and why organizations must speak to their values with Himaja Nagireddy, UNA-USA Youth Observer, and Stacey Walker, Board member, XCEL Credit Union |
16:10 – 16:15 ET | Parting thoughts and what’s ahead for the United in Sustainability (UIS) Network |
16:15 – 17:15 ET | UN Tour and Reception* |
* In person