TSC Summit 2017
Impact at Scale
APRIL 11-13 • WASHINGTON, D.C.
TSC members and partners share a commitment to drive change by using collective action to send a market signal to make more sustainable consumer products. The 2017 TSC Summit moves us forward, concentrating on three main themes: Impact, measurement and innovation. Our summit is a place for TSC members and invited guests to gather to talk about supply chain innovation, share ideas and work collectively to create more sustainable products for a sustainable planet. TSC is honored to gather the brightest minds, the most passionate people and the most innovative companies and organizations in the world together to create impact at scale.
Tracks for TSC Summit 2017
Information Flows Across Supply Chains
Understanding better and more efficient ways to identify and tackle issues across supply chains.
Metrics Development and Harmonization
TSC and TSC members collaborate to create a system that charts and measures the changing state of sustainability.
Innovation and Impact
Initiatives, people and companies on the cutting edge of sustainability, creating big change through collective action.
Senior Vice President for Markets and Food World Wildlife Fund
Our keynote speaker for April 12th will be Jason Clay, Senior Vice President for Markets and Food at World Wildlife Fund, who works with some of the world’s largest companies to reduce their impact on the environment. In addition to his work with WWF, Jason is the author of 20 books and is National Geographic’s first-ever Food and Sustainability Fellow. He created one of the first US fair-trade ecolabels and has been involved in developing many other standards for commodities such as cotton, shrimp and sugarcane.
President and Founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS)
Our keynote speaker for April 13th will be Hunter Lovins, President and Founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS), a non-profit formed in 2002 in Longmont, CO. A renowned author and champion of sustainable development for over 35 years, Hunter has consulted on sustainable agriculture, energy, water, security, and climate policies for scores of governments, communities, and companies worldwide. Within the United States, she has consulted for the Presidential Cabinet, Department of Defense, EPA, Department of Energy and numerous state and local agencies.
Searching for an opportunity for your brand and organization to get quality face-to-face time with the consumer goods industry’s corporate and non-profit leaders? Partner with The Sustainability Consortium as a Summit sponsor.
We are excited to announce that our reception will take place at the Smithsonian Castle and Enid A. Haupt Garden on Wednesday night, April 12th. Attendees of the 2017 TSC Summit are invited to celebrate TSC and our members in the world-famous Smithsonian Castle and explore its beautiful English-style gardens. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
Wednesday, April 12 from 6:30-9:00pm