GEC at Climate Week NYC
ACCELERATING THE TRANSITION TO 100% SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY
September 24, 2024, 8 am – 12 pm EDT
The Nest Climate Campus, North Javits, 425 11th Ave, New York
This event is meant for both those seeking to expand their understanding of sustainable procurement, as well as those interested in shaping our roadmap for the future. It will provides a unique platform for exchanging ideas, sharing success stories, and developing strategies to overcome the challenges of the transition to a sustainable economy.
Featured speakers
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Bruno Sarda
Americas Leader, Climate Change and Sustainability, EY
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Corinna Wolf
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Miranda Gardiner
Executive Director, iMasons Climate Accord
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Betsy Sirk
Director of Digital Accessibility and Strategic Sourcing, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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Daniel Reid
Head of Secretariat, Circular Electronics Partnership (CEP)
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밥 미첼
Chief Executive Officer, Global Electronics Council
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패트리샤 딜런
Vice President, Criteria and Category Development, Global Electronics Council
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카우식 라마크리슈난
Senior Director, Strategic Growth, Global Electronics Council
Additional Speakers to Be Announced Shortly
Event Agenda
September 24, 2024
8:00 - 8:30 Networking & Light Refreshments
8:30 - 9:00 Opening Remarks & Keynote
9:00 - 9:45 Accelerating Sustainable Technology: Insights from Innovators and Leaders
Join us for an incisive session where innovators, policymakers and business leaders share their insights on the solutions needed to overcome the major challenges facing the sector today. The complex and interlocking themes covered will include energy demand, sustainable data centers, AI, and policy and regulatory landscapes.
One thing is certain – global challenges require global solutions. We’ll be discussing how best to unite around international climate challenges for the biggest impact, and creating the transformative change the sector needs together.
9:45 - 10:40 Market Drivers for Climate-Conscious and Circular Technology
This deep dive session will bring together a panel of experts on what market signals are needed to drive transformative climate-conscious and circular products in the tech industry. Hear from a panel of experts from the purchasing, policy, investment and retail industries on how they are utilizing market leverage to prioritize the next generation of electronic technology to be delivered with people and planet as a top priority.
10:40 - 11:00 Coffee & Networking Break + GEC Exhibits
11:00 - 11:45 Creating a Roadmap for 100% Sustainable Technology by 2050
This interactive session brings together the insight and expertise of industry experts and leaders to shape the future of the technology industry.
Innovators and decision-makers from across the sector will emphasize the urgency of immediate action and responsiveness to rapidly changing regulatory, technological and environmental landscapes. With questions and interventions from an engaged audience of stakeholders, together we will address critical steps and milestones in the coming years to transform the sector to be 100% sustainable by 2050.
Join us to be part of this transformative effort to decarbonize and revolutionize the tech industry.
11:45 - 12:00 Closing Remarks
Venue Information
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The Nest Climate Campus,
North Javits
445 11th Ave, New York
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패트리샤 딜런
Vice President, Criteria and Category Development, Global Electronics Council
Patty는 GEC의 신규 및 기존 EPEAT 제품 카테고리 및 기타 GEC 이니셔티브에 대한 기준 개발 프로세스, 전략 및 팀을 감독합니다. 그녀는 GEC 기준 개발 프로세스를 광범위하고 다양한 이해 관계자와 전문가를 참여시키는 더 효율적이고 민첩하며 과학 중심 프로세스로 전환하기위한 이니셔티브를 이끌고 있습니다. 그녀의 팀은 신제품 카테고리의 지속적인 감시 및 개발, 전자 제품의 지속 가능성 영향에 대한 지속 가능성 연구 및 영향을 완화하기위한 전략, EPEAT 레지스트리에 구현하기위한 지속 가능성 기준을 구축 및 유지하는 다중 이해 관계자 프로세스 관리, GEC의 전자 환경 혜택 계산기 개발을 담당합니다. 그녀는 2016년에 GEC에 입사하여 합의 기반 기준 개발에 대한 깊은 이해와 EPEAT와의 오랜 역사를 가지고 있습니다. 그녀는 창립 이래 EPEAT의 기초를 형성하는 표준에 참여해 왔으며, 처음에는 초기 컴퓨터 표준 개발에 참여하도록 초대 된 이해 관계자로서, 그리고 그 후 텔레비전, 서버 및 태양 광 표준의 리더십 직책에 참여했습니다.
Patty는 전자 제품, 플라스틱 및 포장 분야에서 광범위한 업무를 수행하면서 표준 개발, 환경 정책 및 비즈니스 전략에 대한 연구, 촉진 및 프로그램 관리 경험을 삼십 년 이상 보유하고 있습니다. GEC에 합류하기 전에 Patty는 독립적 인 컨설턴트, 동북 재활용 협의회의 파트 타임 프로그램 관리자였으며 포장 클리어링하우스의 State Electronics Challenge and Toxics를 관리했으며 Tufts University의 연구원이었습니다. 패티는 터프츠 대학교에서 환경 공학을 전공하여 토목 공학 석사 학위를, 터프츠 대학교에서 생물학 학사 학위를 취득했습니다.
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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.
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밥 미첼
Chief Executive Officer, Global Electronics Council
글로벌 전자 위원회의 최고 경영자로서 조직의 비전과 사명을 달성하기 위해 리더십과 전략적 감독을 제공합니다. 그는 비즈니스 및 인권, 환경 지속 가능성, 비영리 경영, 기업 지속 가능성 및 프로그램에 대한 깊은 배경 지식을 가지고 있습니다.
책임 있는 비즈니스 연합(RBA)의 인권 및 환경 담당 부사장을 역임한 그는 여러 산업과 다양한 이해관계자가 존재하는 환경에서 책임 있는 비즈니스 행동 프로그램을 위한 전략 개발과 실행을 주도했습니다. 이 직책에서 그는 강제 노동 실사, 공급망 탈탄소화, 순환성 및 공급망 복원력 등의 분야에서 중요한 노력의 시작과 실행을 주도했습니다.
그는 휴렛팩커드와 휴렛팩커드 엔터프라이즈에서 10년 반 이상 지속 가능성 분야에서 근무한 베테랑입니다. RBA에서 근무하기 전에는 Hewlett Packard Enterprise의 글로벌 사회 및 환경 책임 담당 이사로 인권, 제품 환경 관리, 공급망 책임, 분쟁 광물 등 여러 이슈 분야의 전문가 팀을 이끌었습니다. 또한 RBA 이사회와 SAI(Social Accountability International)의 자문위원회에서 활동했습니다. 애리조나 대학교에서 MBA를, 버지니아 대학교에서 학사 학위를 받았습니다.
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카우식 라마크리슈난
Senior Director, Strategic Growth, Global Electronics Council
전략적 성장 담당 수석 이사로서 Kaushik Ramakrishnan은 GEC의 장기적인 영향력과 성장 전략을 주도하고 있습니다. 고위 경영진의 일원인 그는 CEO 및 GEC 경영진과 긴밀히 협력하여 조직의 미션과 비전을 달성하기 위해 전 세계적으로 고성장 기회를 구상, 인큐베이팅 및 실현합니다.
카우식은 민간 부문과 4개 대륙의 스타트업 및 비영리 단체에서 20년 이상 근무한 경력을 보유하고 있습니다. 그는 기업의 지속 가능성 전략, 지속 가능한 공급망, 기후 금융 분야에서 폭넓게 일해 온 지속 가능성 전문가입니다. GEC에 합류하기 전에는 Sustainalytics, 열대우림동맹, IDH(지속가능한 무역 이니셔티브), 에릭슨, 인포시스, 풀라 어드바이저에서 리더십 역할을 맡았습니다.
카우식은 하이데라바드 인도 경영대학원에서 MBA를, 비스베바라야 공과대학교에서 컴퓨터 공학 학사 학위를 취득했습니다. 현재 벨기에 겐트에 거주하고 있습니다.
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Daniel Reid
Head of Secretariat, Circular Electronics Partnership (CEP)
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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.
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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.
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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.