GEC at Responsible Business 2024 Annual Conference
EVOLVING SUSTAINABLE ELECTRONICS: READYING THE SUPPLY CHAIN FOR NEXT GENERATION EPEAT CRITERIA
November 21, 2024, 9 am – 12 pm PST
Join the Global Electronics Council (GEC) at the Responsible Business 2024 Annual Conference for an informative workshop on the important role of supply chain partners in sustainable product development, including product and component manufacturer’s role in meeting the upcoming revisions to the EPEAT ecolabel standards.
Explore upcoming EPEAT criteria revisions and supplier specific requirements addressing:
- Responsible Supply Chain
- 気候
- Circularity
- Chemicals
Dive into how Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) and Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) tools and resources can accelerate meeting these criteria. Gain insights into the resources, programs and advisory services designed to help your company and suppliers become “EPEAT Ready”. Don’t miss out on this 3-hour partner event – it’s completely FREE to attend! Refreshments will be served.
More about the Global Electronics Council
The Global Electronics Council (GEC) is a mission-driven nonprofit that accelerates the transformation of markets that prioritize the most sustainable electronic technology products and services, advancing the well-being of people and planet. GEC’s work is focused on high-impact sustainability issues, such as climate change and product circularity. It manages the EPEAT ecolabel and produces other resources to support sustainable technology procurement, including training, purchasing guides, sample procurement language, and more.
More about the Responsible Business Alliance
The Responsible Business Alliance is the world’s largest industry coalition dedicated to responsible business conduct in global supply chains.
Founded in 2004 by a group of leading electronics companies, the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC), is a nonprofit comprised of electronics, retail, auto and toy companies committed to supporting the rights and well-being of workers and communities worldwide affected by global supply chains. RBA members commit and are held accountable to a common Code of Conduct and utilize a range of RBA training and assessment tools to support continuous improvement in the social, environmental and ethical responsibility of their supply chains. In addition to RBA members, thousands of companies that are Tier 1 suppliers to members are required to implement the RBA Code of Conduct. Visit https://www.responsiblebusiness.org/about/rba/ for more information.
パトリシア・ディロン
Vice President, Criteria and Category Development, Global Electronics Council
新規および既存のEPEAT製品カテゴリーやその他のGECの取り組みについて、クライテリア開発プロセス、戦略、チームを統括しています。GECのクライテリア開発プロセスを、より効率的で機敏な科学主導のプロセスへと変革し、広く多様なステークホルダーや専門家の参加を促すためのイニシアチブを主導しています。彼女のチームは、新製品カテゴリーの継続的な監視と開発、エレクトロニクスの持続可能性への影響とその影響を軽減する戦略に関するState of Sustainability Researchの準備、EPEATレジストリに実装するための持続可能性基準を構築し維持するマルチステークホルダープロセスの管理、GECのエレクトロニクス環境メリット計算機の開発などに責任を負っています。2016年にGECに入社し、コンセンサスベースのクライテリア開発への深い理解とEPEATとの長い付き合いを持っています。EPEATの基礎となる基準には、設立当初から関わり、最初は最初のコンピュータ基準の策定に招かれたステークホルダーとして、その後、テレビ、サーバー、太陽光発電の基準のリーダー職を務めています。
30年以上にわたり、規格開発、環境政策、ビジネス戦略の研究、ファシリテーション、プログラムマネジメントに携わり、エレクトロニクス、プラスチック、パッケージングの分野で幅広く活躍しています。GEC入社以前は、独立系コンサルタント、Northeast Recycling Councilの非常勤プログラムマネージャー（State Electronics ChallengeとToxics in Packaging Clearinghouseの運営）、タフツ大学のリサーチアソシエイトを経て、現在に至ります。タフツ大学で環境工学を専攻し土木工学の修士号を取得、タフツ大学で生物学の学士号を取得しました。
Miranda Gardiner
Executive Director, iMasons Climate Accord
Miranda Gardiner is the Executive Director of the iMasons Climate Accord — a non-profit focused on global carbon accounting of digital infrastructure to influence market-based decisions and drive the data center industry to achieve carbon neutrality. With 16+ years of experience, Miranda is a driven, professional manager with extensive industry experience in green buildings, energy and water efficiency, and sustainable master plans and policies. She is passionate about the environment and improving sustainability practices through local and global engagement, with a proven record of working for international sustainability organizations like the US Green Building Council and in 2020, was recognized by USGBC as a LEED Fellow.
Miranda is an enthusiastic author and public speaker who clearly communicates with peers, clients, and corporations to achieve individual and departmental goals. She thrives in implementing sustainable practices that result in significant cost savings, improved efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, she is distance running coach and cycling instructor, who believes that caring for oneself resonates in caring for the planet; she has completed 8 marathons and 3 ultramarathons.
ボブ・ミッチェル
Chief Executive Officer, Global Electronics Council
グローバル・エレクトロニクス・カウンシルの最高経営責任者として、組織のビジョンと使命を果たすためのリーダーシップと戦略的監督を行う。ビジネスと人権、環境の持続可能性、非営利団体経営、企業の持続可能性とプログラムの分野で深い経歴を持つ。
元Responsible Business Alliance（RBA）人権・環境担当副社長として、多業種、マルチステークホルダー環境における責任ある企業行動プログラムの戦略策定と実施を主導。この職務において、強制労働デュー・ディリジェンス、サプライチェーンの脱炭素化、サーキュラリティ、サプライチェーン・レジリエンシーなどの分野における重要な取り組みの開始と立ち上げを推進した。
ヒューレット・パッカードとヒューレット・パッカード・エンタープライズで10年半以上サステナビリティ分野に携わったベテラン。RBAに勤務する前は、ヒューレット・パッカード・エンタープライズのグローバル社会・環境責任担当ディレクターとして、人権、製品環境スチュワードシップ、サプライチェーン責任、紛争鉱物などの専門家チームを率いた。また、RBA理事会およびソーシャル・アカウンタビリティ・インターナショナル（SAI）の諮問委員会のメンバーも務めた。アリゾナ大学でMBA、バージニア大学で学士号を取得。
カウシク・ラマクリシュナン
Senior Director, Strategic Growth, Global Electronics Council
戦略的成長担当シニア・ディレクターとして、カウシク・ラマクリシュナンはGECの長期的な影響力と成長戦略を推進している。シニア・リーダーシップ・チームのメンバーとして、CEOやGECのリーダーシップと密接に協力し、組織のミッションとビジョンを実現するために、グローバルに高成長の機会を考え、インキュベートし、実現する。
民間企業、新興企業、非営利団体など、世界4大陸で20年以上の経験を持つ。持続可能性のプロフェッショナルとして、企業の持続可能性戦略、持続可能なサプライチェーン、気候変動ファイナンスに幅広く取り組んできた。GEC入社以前は、Sustainalytics、Rainforest Alliance、IDH - Sustainable Trade Initiative、Ericsson、Infosys、Pula Advisorsでリーダーシップを発揮。
ハイデラバードのインド・スクール・オブ・ビジネスでMBA、ヴィスヴェスバラヤ工科大学でコンピューターサイエンスの学士号を取得。現在はベルギーのゲントに在住。
Daniel Reid
Head of Secretariat, Circular Electronics Partnership (CEP)
Bruno Sarda
Americas Leader, Climate Change and Sustainability, EY
As a sustainability leader with more than 25 years of experience across multiple sectors and industry roles, Bruno leads our Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) across the Americas.
A trusted advisor to companies worldwide, Bruno works with business leaders and boards to develop and execute programs and solutions and integrate sustainability performance into core business operations and strategy. Bruno has proven success managing complexity and providing results in fast-changing environments.
Bruno is a sustainability thought leader and has been named one of the “most influential sustainability voices in America,” a Top 50 Environmental Leader and a Top 10 Global Sustainability Influencer. He is the host of the acclaimed “Sustainability Matters” EY podcast series and has been featured in numerous industry publications. He frequently presents on these topics at local and international industry events.
How Bruno is building a better working world
Recognized for his ability to drive change through influence and inspiration, Bruno thrives on building and managing high-performing teams and organizations. He is grateful for the role mentors have played in his career success and is passionate about paying it forward and developing future leaders.
Bruno is a part-time Professor of Practice and Senior Sustainability Scholar in Arizona State University’s world-leading College of Global Futures. His passion for innovation is infused into the sustainability courses he teaches to both graduate students and executives.
Betsy Sirk
Director of Digital Accessibility and Strategic Sourcing, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Ms. Betsy Sirk is the Director of Digital Accessibility and Strategic Sourcing for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with extensive leadership experience focused on implementing digital solutions to support NASA’s mission and the Federal Government. She serves as the Chairperson of the Federal CIO Council Accessibility Community of Practice Industry Outreach Program and directs the Digital Accessibility Program NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Ms. Sirk serves on Executive Office of the President Committees that promote digital accessibility and leads international accessibility collaboration efforts. She is a renowned digital accessibility expert and advocate.
Ms. Sirk also leads government-wide strategic sourcing efforts serving as Chairperson for both the Workstation Category Team and the Federal Mobility Group Acquisition Pillar. Her distinguished career highlights include supporting NASA’s critical return-to-flight efforts for the Space Shuttle Program. Ms. Sirk has received numerous Government and Industry awards. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors Degree from the University of Maryland and holds a Masters Degree with Distinction in Computer Science from George Washington University.
Corinna Wolf
Global Head of Sustainability
Corinna Wolf heads Infineon’s global sustainability department and reports directly to the management board. She develops and oversees the execution of the company’s global sustainability strategy across all business areas. She drives Infineon to meet its ambitious climate goals to be carbon neutral by 2030, to cut emissions by 70 percent over 2019 level by 2025, and to help suppliers reach their climate goals (Scope 3) through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
In this role, she drives Infineon’s efforts to decarbonize its own business as well as its products and applications. For example, she led Infineon’s efforts to become the first semi-conductor company worldwide to provide customers with the carbon footprint of its products at a level of detail and transparency that is unique in the industry.
Corinna is a fervent driver of sustainability, innovation, and digitalization in strong alliance with growth. She believes that only in this combination can Infineon achieve its goals.
Throughout her extensive career at Infineon, Corinna has held numerous positions. For example, she led the marketing communications, partnership management and emerging applications activities of Infineon’s Power Sensor & Systems Division. In this function, she was responsible for all product & application campaigns, trade fairs and events, piloting innovative formats for positioning Infineon in decarbonization and digitalization and generating revenue and driving brand-positioning through partnerships.
Corinna also worked as the Global HR Business Partner to the Infineon CMO where she drove major transformation projects in the sales & marketing area for Infineon, as well as digitalization and leadership development initiatives.
Prior to her re-joining Infineon in 2016, Corinna worked for ENGIE, a French energy utility provider, where she held different HR leadership roles in various countries in Europe. She was part of the selected project team driving Engie’s Digital Strategy in 2014. Before joining ENGIE in 2009, she worked for 5 years in the memory unit of Infineon, Qimonda.
Corinna holds a diploma degree in Economics, English and Education from the Technical University of Dresden. She lives in Munich.
