This is a past event. Registration is closed. View other Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce (IERCC) events.
Join us for an empowering two-hour journey at the Mini-ESG Workshop, hosted by the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce. This workshop is a transformative experience designed to elevate your business through the adoption of science-based Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies.
Discover how to go beyond traditional success stories by integrating globally recognized standards into a custom ESG program designed specifically for your business.
UNLOCK THE POWER OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG)
STRATEGIES FOR YOUR BUSINESS
WHAT IS ESG?
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) refers to the three key factors used to measure the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a company or business. These factors help investors and companies evaluate how a business is performing in terms of environmental stewardship (like reducing carbon footprint), social responsibility (such as fair labor practices), and governance (including transparent accounting and effective management). Essentially, ESG criteria offer a way to assess how a company manages risks and opportunities related to these three areas.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:
- Supply Chain Mastery: Unravel the complexities of your supply chain, pinpoint improvement opportunities, and strategize for sustainability.
- Risk Management Excellence: Learn to navigate business risks with foresight, ensuring your objectives are not just met but exceeded.
- Operational Efficiency: Revolutionize your processes to minimize waste and maximize productivity, leading to an enhanced operational workflow.
- Financial Growth: Implement cutting-edge ESG practices that not only boost your company's bottom line but also pave the way for sustainable growth.
- Investor Attraction: Transform your business into a magnet for discerning investors looking for companies that lead with responsibility and innovation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen bonds with your employees, customers, and the community, building a business that's loved and respected.
KEY FOCUS AREAS:
- Sustainable Supply Chain: Adopt strategies that ensure your supply chain is as sustainable as it is efficient.
- Ethical Procurement: Embrace ethical sourcing to reflect your commitment to fairness and quality.
- Operational Sustainability: Achieve day-to-day operations that are efficient, sustainable, and forward-thinking.
- Tech-Driven Efficiency: Use technology as a catalyst for administrative efficiency and operational capacity.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Venue: Five Star Event Center & Catering
- Admission: $0.00 Members / $25 Non Members
Speakers
Jeff Baldassari
President and Executive ESG Strategist at Labeling Sustainability Inc.
More Information
Edward Ornelas, Jr.
President & CEO of Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce (IERCC)
More Information
Denice Viktoria
Staaf
Founder & CEO of Labeling Sustainability Inc.
https://www.labelingsustainability.com/Denice Staaf is also known as the Supply Chain Diva by the global supply chain and sustainability community. She is based in California, USA, and Mexico City, Mexico. She contributed to the development and progress of corporations such as LaFarge Holcim, CEMEX, Maglin, ElastoChem, Panel Rey, Good for Life, and ArcelorMittal in internationally recognized environmental declarations, carbon footprints, sustainability, circularity, hazard screening, green building materials, and sits on the technical committee for standards setting for sustainable building materials.
She is a passionate sustainable supply chain champion; she believes that sustainability can be used to create a competitive advantage.
Denice completed her masters from Harvard University focused on Environmental Management and Sustainability, where she specialized in sustainable building materials. Her focus was on the life cycle and organizational sustainability. She has a degree in both Interior Design and Humanities from Ursuline College. She is certified in Healthier Building Materials from Parsons School of Design, is a LEED Accredited Professional, and is a WELL Accredited Professional.
Denice is actively involved in teaching, research and development, mentoring, and advising global corporations on reducing waste and energy and driving towards their circularity. Her expertise is sought after for teaching organizations how to achieve true sustainability.
She has over two decades of hands-on experience in sustainability in manufacturing organizations working in organizations globally. She founded the consulting firm Labeling Sustainability to help building product manufacturers understand their product and operational impacts and to communicate their efforts to their stakeholders.
Through her work at the Center for Corporate Performance & Sustainability, her primary focus is on the systemic development of the sustainability process approach to get organizations' results through a transparent, collaborative, and in-depth look at their inputs and outputs, focusing on waste management and circularity. The process approach taught at the Center for Corporate
Performance & Sustainability is based on decades of proven results to help organizations reach their zero waste and circularity goals.
Jeff
Baldassari
President and Executive ESG Strategist at Labeling Sustainability Inc.
https://www.labelingsustainability.com/Jeff Baldassari, serving as the President and Executive ESG Strategist at the Center for Corporate Performance and Sustainability, is renowned for his exceptional leadership skills, adept at steering teams towards the pinnacle of organizational success. His unique approach is rooted in building trust, empowering individuals, and providing proactive mentorship, all of which contribute to achieving remarkable outcomes. With a rich professional background in sustainability, Jeff brings a wealth of expertise to Labeling Sustainability. He is unwavering in his commitment to professional excellence, a commitment that is reflected in the outstanding performance of his teams and the strategic direction he provides in the realm of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy.
Edward
Ornelas, Jr.
President & CEO of Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce (IERCC)
https://www.iechamber.orgTo learn about membership engagement opportunities with the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce schedule a call with Edward directly at https://calendly.com/edwardornelasjr/meeting
Connect with Edward on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardornelasjr/
Sponsors and Partners
Host
The Region's Premier Business Organization
Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce (IERCC)
The Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce (IERCC) supports the interests of commerce and economic prosperity throughout Riverside & San Bernardino Counties.
The IERCC provides a platform for senior-level executives to engage, network, and conduct business with like-minded individuals from all over the Inland Empire region. Many of our members are individuals who actively contribute to the Inland Empire Business Industry's growth and advancement.
The IERCC is not a cookie-cutter chamber. We are a proactive non-profit business organization striving to bring true value to our members.
All of our membership packages are customized and tailored to fit the needs, interests, and initiatives of our members.
Partners
Labeling Sustainability, Inc.
We offer solutions to transform an organization's sustainability targets through systematic science-based processes. These services bring repeatable results for large corporate organizations and mid-size manufacturers alike. Our process approach means that we teach as much as we do, creating a partnership environment that empowers employees to make future decisions to drive organizational results.
https://www.labelingsustainability.com/Tickets
Members
Complimentary
Reserve TicketThese tickets are reserved for Inland Empire Regional Chamber Members only.
Non-Members
$25.-
Buy TicketLimited tickets are allocated to non-members. Early registration is suggested.
Download Flyer
