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SUSTAINABILITY IN LICENSING CONFERENCE
SUSTAINABILITY IN LICENSING CONFERENCE 2022
Making its in-person debut at the Royal Geographical Society in central London, the Sustainability in Licensing Conference delivers a packed agenda of inspirational leaders, innovators, informative panel sessions, and ground-breaking updates.
It’s within the auditorium of the Royal Geographical Society in London that the industry will find itself this 18 October. A venue selected for its long history in progressing the advance of geographical discovery and exploration, and its dedication in more recent decades to the pursuit of climate change knowledge and action. What better place to host the very first, in-person Sustainability in Licensing Conference?
Here to facilitate positive and sustainable change across the consumer products space, this year’s SiLC promises to deliver inspirational speakers, panel sessions featuring some of the most pioneering companies and individuals, and agenda-setting discussions all centred on the pursuit of better business. For people and the planet. Let’s take a look at what the Sustainability in Licensing Conference 2022 has in store.
9.15AM – OPENING STATEMENT
Helena Mansell-Stopher, ceo and founder of Products of Change will highlight how far the industry has progressed over the last two years before outlining the day’s conversations.
Helena Mansell Stopher, SiLC director and founder of Products of Change
9.50AM – THE INSIGHTS FAMILY PRESENTS THE LATEST SUSTAINABILITY DATA
With consumer mindsets shifting dramatically and the expansion of new digital revenue streams, Ivan Colecchia, svp international development at The Insights Family, will showcase the latest consumer data and sustainability trends from across the globe.
Ivan Colecchia, svp international development, The Insights Family 9.30AM – BUSINESS WITH PROFIT AND PURPOSE: THE BALANCE OF A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Alan Moore is an author and innovator; a designer who has worked with the likes of The Coca-Cola Company, a business craftsman who has sat in the boardrooms of some of the biggest Blue-Chip companies on the planet, and a writer who has penned some of the most pioneering thoughts on what modern economics could look like.
His books Do/Design and Do/ Build will form the subject matter of the keynote address he will be delivering at this year’s conference, geared to inspire leaders to create a business the world needs – one that is regenerative, net positive, and ultimately beautiful.
Alan Moore, author and founder of Beautiful Business
10.10AM – HOW TO IMPLEMENT THE UNITED NATIONS’ 17 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS WITHIN BUSINESS
Lucie Brigham, chief of office of The United Nations Office for Partnerships, and Kerry Bannigan, executive director of the Fashion Impact Fund will deliver a SILC exclusive presentation on the Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network and the benefits of aligning with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals to highlight how, through their platform, the UN is bringing businesses together to drive awareness of its global framework. Lucie Brigham, chief of office for The United Nations Office of Partnerships
Kerry Bannigan, executive director of the Fashion Impact Fund
10.25AM – THE IMPACT OF YOUR DIGITAL TWIN: HOW THE DIGITAL WORLD HAS A REAL WORLD IMPACT
The host of the Behind the Brands podcast and ceo of the Fashion Metaverse Club, Warren Parker-Mills will chair a panel session featuring speakers from Flowhaven and the carbon reduction specialist, The Carbon Farm to offer a closer look at the real-world impact of the development of Web 3.0, the Metaverse, and the digital space. How can it be used to influence change, and what’s it doing to reduce its own impact?
Warren Parker-Mills, host of Behind the Brands podcast
Timo Olkkola, founder at Flowhaven
Glyn Mitchell, soil carbon and soil health agronomist, The Carbon Farm
11.00AM – BREAK
11.25AM – IN THE LOOP WITH TEEMILL AND THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND CIRCULAR FASHION
Teemill is on a mission to take 100 million items of clothing ‘back around the loop’ by 2027 using its circular clothing technology Remill. Mart DrakeKnight, founder of Teemill will talk audiences through the latest developments from the circular fashion specialist.
Mart Drake-Knight, founder of Teemill 11.45AM – THE CHANGING ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE OF RETAIL
Richard Lim, ceo of Retail Economics will talk us all through the latest market data, focusing on key retail, shipping, and sustainability themes, as well as the key trends for 2022. Richard will also share his future forecasting insight for the retail landscape.
Richard Lim, ceo, Retail Economics
12.10PM – THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND WASTE WITHIN PRODUCTION
Join the George at ASDA team to learn about its latest initiatives to reduce the supermarket giant’s environmental impact, including the implementation of emerging 3D tech to reduce its material, energy, and production waste.
Jade Snart, senior sustainability business manager, George at ASDA
Jessica Brown, designer at George at ASDA
Helen Scobie, product development expert, George at ASDA
12.40PM – ENGAGING FOR CHANGE
As a global leader in retail pharmacy, Walgreens Boots Alliance touches millions of lives every day and is proud to be a force for good through contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, and a sustainable marketplace. Join WBA’s head of sustainability, Tanya Ashton to learn how the Alliance has been working to embed sustainability throughout its global sourcing organisation.
Tanya Ashton, head of sustainability,
Walgreens Boots
Alliance, Global Sourcing 2.00PM – GLOBAL FAST FASHION AND HOW THE INDUSTRY IS TRANSITIONING TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Global fashion retailer, Primark will present its sustainability framework and its journey with it to date, all documented through its Primark Cares initiative. Join Primark’s global licensing manager, Harris McQueen, and Primark Cares manager, Sarah Hawkins for a closer look at the retailer’s ongoing efforts.
Harris McQueen, global license manager (adults), Primark
Sarah Hawkins, manager, Primark Cares
2.25PM – SUSTAINABILITY AT RETAIL PANEL
Primark Cares’ Sarah Hawkins and Harris McQueen, George at ASDA’s head of sustainability Jade Snart, WBA’s Tanya Ashton, and Richard Lim, ceo of Retail Economics will answer your questions on sustainability at retail.
Harris McQueen, global license manager (adults), Primark
3.10PM – THE RISING CHALLENGE OF SUSTAINABILITY MESSAGING
More people want to buy green than ever before, and businesses are responding. But the increasing demand for greener products means businesses are using sustainability messaging as a marketing tool, making false or heightened statements to sell products. This is called greenwashing.
In this session, The Marketing Store’s head of global sustainability, Pamela Stathaki will talk us through what the Green Claims Code is, what new legislation is coming to support this, and how to avoid greenwashing.
Pamela Stathaki, head of global sustainability, The Marketing Store
3.35PM – MATERIALS IMPACT WITH TESCO
As the third largest retailer in Europe, there’s no doubt that Tesco impacts the environment. However, this grocery giant is setting aggressive targets to reduce this. Learn from Tesco’s senior packaging manager, Paul Earnshaw the great initiative the retail group is driving on the packaging side, and what it requires from suppliers, as well as its own action to meet both self-imposed targets and new government legislation.
Paul Earnshaw, senior packaging manager, Tesco CE
4.05PM – BREAK
4.30PM – BRANDS WITH PURPOSE – THE LEGO GROUP
The LEGO Group’s sustainability transformation director for licensing and extended lines, Sine Klitgaard Møller will discuss the role of brands with purpose today in driving the positive sustainable development of the next generation. We hear from the team how the LEGO Group is facilitating change through influence and inspiring others. 4.55PM – SUSTAINABILITY IN TOYS WITH MATTEL
The global toy giant, Mattel presents its sustainability journey so far, including the latest from its Mattel PlayBack initiative, as Mattel EMEA’s senior sustainability engineer, Elizabeth Eaves sets out the company’s ambitions for the future of play the world over.
Elizabeth Eaves, senior sustainability engineer at Mattel EMEA
Sine Klitgaard Møller, sustainability transformation director, The LEGO Group 5.20PM – PANEL SESSION: THE KIDS OF THE FUTURE
An expert panel hosted by Kids Industries’ founder, Gary Pope will take audience questions regarding the future of the children’s industry and how we, as a community, can be a driving force behind positive change. The panel will be joined by The Marketing Store’s Pamela Stathaki, the LEGO Group’s Sine Klitgaard Møller, Mattel’s Elizabeth Eaves, and the creator of Obki, the children’s climate change-focused animated TV series, Amanda Evans.
Gary Pope, founder, Kids Industries
Pamela Stathaki, head of global sustainability, The Marketing Store
Sine Klitgaard Møller, sustainability transformation director, The LEGO Group
Elizabeth Eaves, senior sustainability engineer, Mattel EMEA
Amanda Evans, creator, Obki
6PM – AFTER CONFERENCE SOIREE
Your chance to network and discuss the day’s learnings within the grounds of the Royal Geographical Society here in Kensington, London. Take in the inspirational surrounding and a drink or two thanks to our generous after-show drinks sponsor, Brand Licensing Europe.
