Sponsors
Premier Sponsors

Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates 104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $55 billion in 2021. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

Eastman
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2021 revenues of approximately $10.5 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

InterContinental Hotels Group
IHG® is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with 400,000 colleagues working across more than 100 countries to deliver a purpose of True Hospitality for everyone. IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns approximately 5,900 hotels, and manages IHG® Rewards Club, our global loyalty programme, which has more than 100 million enrolled members.
Our broad portfolio of hotel brands includes Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo®, EVEN Hotels®, HUALUXE® Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, voco™, Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Holiday Inn Club Vacations®, avid™ hotels, Staybridge Suites®, Atwell Suites™ and Candlewood Suites®. Find out more at www.ihgplc.com

Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper is a leading beverage company in North America, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion and nearly 27,000 employees. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada. The Company is committed to sourcing, producing and distributing its beverages responsibly through its Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform, including efforts around circular packaging, efficient natural resource use and supply chain sustainability.

Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in more than 41 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For more information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.
SC Johnson
Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin USA, SC Johnson believes that a more sustainable, healthier and transparent world that inspires people and creates opportunities isn't just possible – it's our responsibility. A heritage of innovation and bold, transparent decisions is why our high-quality products and iconic brands – including OFF!® Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s® Clean Day, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more – are in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide. As a global, purpose-led company, we are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations. That means relentlessly bringing our expertise in science, innovation and partnerships to bear on some of the world's most pressing environmental and health issues like reducing plastic waste and eradicating malaria. Around the world, we use our resources to unlock greater economic and educational opportunities for people and communities where access may be limited, but curiosity and potential are limitless. See how SC Johnson is a Family Company At Work For a Better World by visiting scjohnson.com or joining us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak is a world leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Tetra Pak provides safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. With more than 25,000 employees around the world, Tetra Pak believes in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Tetra Pak’s promise, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™," reflects their commitment to making food safe and available, everywhere. Learn more at www.TetraPakUSA.com.
Supporting Sponsors
BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €78.6 billion in 2021. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.

Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and territories. Our beverage brands include the following category clusters: sparkling soft drinks; water, enhanced water, and sports drinks; juice, dairy, and plant-based beverages; tea and coffee; and energy drinks. In addition, we own and market four of the world's top five nonalcoholic sparkling soft drink brands: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta, and Sprite. We believe our success is a product of our ability to connect with consumers by providing them with a wide variety of beverage choices to meet their desires, needs, and lifestyle choices.

Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is dedicated to building a better future through our leading communications, automotive and media companies. Our major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Automotive, and we are strategically investing in new industries and emerging technologies, with sizeable interests in clean technology and health care. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cox is a global company with nearly $20 billion in annual revenues and brands that include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Cox Homelife. Founded in 1898 by Ohio Governor James M. Cox, the company is a family-owned business committed to its people, communities and planet. To learn more about Cox, visit coxenterprises.com or view our collective impact report at coxcsrreport.com.

Rubicon
Rubicon (NYSE: RBT) is a digital marketplace for waste and recycling, and provider of innovative software-based products to businesses and governments worldwide. Creating a new industry standard by using technology to drive environmental innovation, the company helps turn businesses into more sustainable enterprises, and neighborhoods into greener and smarter places to live and work. Rubicon’s mission is to end waste. It helps its partners find economic value in their waste streams and confidently execute on their sustainability goals. Learn more at Rubicon.com.

Target
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at nearly 1,900 stores and at Target.com. Building on our heritage as a responsible business, we’re constantly putting the needs of people, communities and the planet at the heart of how we work today, to help build a better tomorrow. We are committed to addressing the environmental impacts of our business within our operations and across our value chain because we believe operating a sustainable business and using resources responsibly responsibility will allow us to serve our guests for generations to come. And we are working toward a future where everyone, regardless of their race or background, has equal access to opportunities and in which everyone feels welcome, valued and respected. For more information, visit www.target.com/corporateresponsibility.

The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,291 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. Learn more at www.homedepot.com.

UL
UL is dedicated to promoting safe, secure and sustainable living and working environments for people by the application of science, hazard-based safety engineering. We empower trust in sustainable products, environments and companies by: (1) Software platforms that help businesses track and measure environmental, supply chain, health, and safety management and sustainability data such as ESGs to meet regulatory and disclosure needs; (2) Software & Services for Regulatory Compliance to help companies around the globe reduce risk, achieve chemical compliance, source sustainable materials, and foster product stewardship; (3) Help businesses demonstrate the health and sustainability of their products through materials testing and certification, sustainable product certifications such as GREENGUARD and ECOLOGO Certification, environmental claim validations and transparency programs; (4) We also support the transition of businesses from linear economy mindsets and practices to a more sustainable, circular approach that can uncover significant hidden value. Learn more at ul.com.

UPS
UPS is one of the world’s largest companies, with 2021 revenue of $97.3 billion, and provides a broad range of integrated logistics solutions for customers in more than 220 countries and territories. Focused on its purpose statement, “Moving our world forward by delivering what matters,” the company’s more than 500,000 employees embrace a strategy that is simply stated and powerfully executed: Customer First. People Led. Innovation Driven. UPS is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and supporting the communities we serve around the world. UPS also takes an unwavering stance in support of diversity, equity and inclusion.

WM
As North America’s largest environmental solutions provider, WM is “Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.” Previously known as Waste Management, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM collaborates with its customers to help them achieve their sustainability goals. WM.com. WM Advisory Services supports organizations with benchmarking, holistic sustainability planning, zero waste and implementing impact reduction tactics. With unique industry expertise and experience in event management, WM designs value-driven solutions to help its partners work for a sustainable tomorrow.
Contributing Sponsors

Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials. The company’s products, which are used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications; tags, labels and embellishments for apparel; and radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions serving retail apparel and other markets. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs approximately 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

C&A
C&A is a fashion retailer with tradition: our founders, the brothers Clemens and August Brenninkmeijer, wanted to change the world of fashion. And that's exactly what we are still doing today – day in and day out. Our mission – one we share with our key partner, the C&A Foundation – is to support programmes and initiatives designed to transform the fashion industry into a fair and sustainable trade. Learn more at www.c-and-a.com/career/en/c-a-about-us.

Cisco
Cisco Systems, Inc. is an American multinational technology conglomerate headquartered in San Jose, California, in the center of Silicon Valley, that develops, manufactures and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment and other high-technology services and products. Cisco helps seize the opportunities of tomorrow by proving that amazing things can happen when you connect the unconnected. An integral part of our DNA is creating long-lasting customer partnerships, working together to identify our customers' needs and provide solutions that fuel their success. Learn more at https://www.cisco.com
Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain, a global leader in information management solutions, is committed to putting our core values into action every day and in everything we do—from safeguarding our customers’ information to empowering employees, serving our communities, and protecting the environment. We find innovative ways to reduce our environmental impacts and support our customers in doing the same through our offerings. All the electricity in our data centers is 100% renewable, and the Green Power Pass lets customers count the green power they use from us as part of their own sustainability reporting. All shredded materials from our Secure Shredding Services are recycled, and we provide our shredding customers a Green Report to document their sustainability efforts. And as an e-Stewards Enterprise, we help you securely dispose of obsolete IT assets in an environmentally responsible manner through our Secure IT Asset Disposition Services. Learn more at https://www.ironmountain.com/resources/whitepapers/a/a-force-for-good.

Ray C. Anderson Foundation
The Ray C. Anderson Foundation is a private nonprofit family foundation that seeks to promote a sustainable society by supporting and funding educational and project-based initiatives that advance knowledge and innovation in sustainability. Learn more at www.raycandersonfoundation.org.
Participating Sponsors

Microsoft
Microsoft is accelerating progress toward a more sustainable future by reducing our environmental footprint, accelerating research, helping our customers build sustainable solutions and advocating for policies that benefit the environment. We are committed to being carbon negative by 2030, and by 2050, will remove from the environment all the carbon the company has emitted either directly or by electrical consumption since it was founded in 1975.
To learn more about our progress to become a carbon negative, water positive, zero waste company by 2030 and to protect ecosystems by building a Planetary Computer, please read the Microsoft 2020 Environmental Sustainability Report.

Climate Impact Partners
Climate Impact Partners, a merger of Natural Capital Partners and ClimateCare, is a leader in developing and delivering high-quality, high-impact carbon market solutions for climate action. For more than 20 years, the company, which is committed to delivering 1 billion tonnes of CO2 reductions by 2030, has worked with climate-leading businesses to support more than 600 carbon removal and reduction projects in 56 countries. With a focus on transforming the global economy, improving health and livelihoods, and restoring a thriving planet, Climate Impact Partners develops and delivers the highest quality carbon-financed projects. It creates and manages carbon credit and energy attribute certificate portfolios that enable its clients to offset emissions they can’t yet reduce, put a price on carbon to incentivize change, and meet ambitious climate goals. Learn more at www.climateimpact.com.

Rheaply
A leader in the circular economy, Rheaply (pronounced REE-plee) enables companies to share and sell physical assets within and between organizations on its modernized asset management platform. With Rheaply’s Asset Exchange Manager (AxM)™, organizations in a number of verticals, including higher education, healthcare, technology, government, and retail, can gain transparency about and utilize available assets, which enables them to decrease procurement costs, storage costs, and unnecessary waste. To learn more about Rheaply, visit rheaply.com or follow @RheaplyInc.

2DegreesCooler
2DegreesCooler™ serves clients primarily in food services and consumer packaged goods by bringing together innovators throughout the sustainable supply chain to reimagine the future of biopolymer flexible packaging. The brand was founded as an extension of Minnesota, USA-based Organix Solutions – a leader in residential and commercial organic material recovery systems. The company offers industry-specific biopolymer film solutions to clients in need of functional, cost-effective alternatives to plastic. Organix Solutions has invested heavily in biopolymer solutions for organics waste collection and TUV®-certified soil biodegradable mulch films, delivering positive economic benefits to both the waste and agriculture industries. This depth of experience gives 2DegreesCooler the foundation to elevate biopolymer solutions to the broader global marketplace. For more information, to subscribe to our newsletter, or to schedule an appointment, learn more at https://2degreescooler.com.

Apto Solutions
Circular Transformation™ applies to reuse, repair, refurbish, remanufacture, and recycle-thinking for IT Assets to create a closed-loop system. Circular Transformation™ minimizes the use of resource inputs, the creation of waste and pollution, and carbon emissions. This closed-loop system is designed to keep products and equipment in use for longer, which increases the lifespan of resources. Since 2001, Apto has achieved a strong track record of IT Asset Disposition thought leadership, execution, and client satisfaction in helping organizations manage data, environmental, and financial risks associated with technology change.

Avangard Innovative
Avangard Innovative is a premier sustainable solutions provider headquartered in Houston, Texas, with branch offices and operating plants located around the world. As one of the largest recyclers in North America and Latin America, we offer full-service recycling solutions at all levels of the process.
Our Natura™ Program helps our clients reach their zero waste initiatives, while also providing us with a stream of raw material feedstock to process and market to our clients for their manufacturing purposes. Sustainability is a long-term approach to environmental protection and process improvements, limiting today's impact on future generations. Avangard Innovative aims to preserve and protect the environment by reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills. Our custom designed programs help our customers efficiently recycle, reduce, and reclaim spent resources in everyday operations.

Fill it Forward
Every time you reuse, we give. Fill it Forward is a Certified B-Corporation that works closely with organizations of all sizes to inspire reuse. Amplify your impact with our interactive technology, charitable giving, and sustainable products. Perfect for events, companies, schools, and food service operators. Watch the how it works video and learn more at www.fillitforward.com
Convening Partners

Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is an American trade association headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. RILA promotes consumer choice and economic freedom through public policy and industry operational excellence. Executives participate in RILA for its educational forums, its public policy advocacy, and its advancement of the industry. To learn more about Rila, visit rila.org

Reusable Packaging Association (RPA)
Founded in 1999, the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is a non-profit trade organization representing and promoting the common and pro-competitive business interests of member suppliers and users of reusable packaging products and services. RPA connects the industry to expand, innovate and validate reusable packaging systems.To learn more about Reuseable Packing Association (RPA), visit reusables.org
Sustainability Partners

Climate Impact Partners
Climate Impact Partners, a merger of Natural Capital Partners and ClimateCare, is a leader in developing and delivering high-quality, high-impact carbon market solutions for climate action. For more than 20 years, the company, which is committed to delivering 1 billion tonnes of CO2 reductions by 2030, has worked with climate-leading businesses to support more than 600 carbon removal and reduction projects in 56 countries. With a focus on transforming the global economy, improving health and livelihoods, and restoring a thriving planet, Climate Impact Partners develops and delivers the highest quality carbon-financed projects. It creates and manages carbon credit and energy attribute certificate portfolios that enable its clients to offset emissions they can’t yet reduce, put a price on carbon to incentivize change, and meet ambitious climate goals. Learn more at www.climateimpact.com.

WM
As North America’s largest environmental solutions provider, WM is “Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.” Previously known as Waste Management, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM collaborates with its customers to help them achieve their sustainability goals. WM.com. WM Advisory Services supports organizations with benchmarking, holistic sustainability planning, zero waste and implementing impact reduction tactics. With unique industry expertise and experience in event management, WM designs value-driven solutions to help its partners work for a sustainable tomorrow.
Community Partners

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
WBCSD is a global, CEO-led organization of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. We help make our member companies more successful and sustainable by focusing on the maximum positive impact for shareholders, the environment and societies.
Our member companies come from all business sectors and all major economies, representing a combined revenue of more than USD $8.5 trillion and 19 million employees. Our global network of almost 70 national business councils gives our members unparalleled reach across the globe. Since 1995, WBCSD has been uniquely positioned to work with member companies along and across value chains to deliver impactful business solutions to the most challenging sustainability issues.
Together, we are the leading voice of business for sustainability: united by our vision of a world where more than 9 billion people are all living well and within the boundaries of our planet, by 2050. Learn more at wbcsd.org
Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)
Pyxera Global
We leverage the unique strengths of corporations, governments, social sector organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to enhance the abilities of people and communities to solve complex problems and attain mutually beneficial goals. With a quarter century of experience in more than 90 countries, our team is passionate and dedicated to navigating challenges and pinpointing purposeful global engagement opportunities for our clients and partners.

ReFED
ReFED is a multi-stakeholder nonprofit, powered by an influential network of the nation’s leading business, nonprofit, foundation, and government leaders committed to reducing U.S. food waste. ReFED takes a data-driven approach to move the food system from acting on instinct to insights to solve our national food waste problem. Llearn more at refed.com
BSR
BSR works with its global network of more than 250 member companies to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North and South America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Visit bsr.org to learn more about BSR's more than 20 years of leadership in sustainability.
3BL Media
Founded in 2009, 3BL Media is a leading news distribution and content marketing company focused on niche topics including sustainability, health, energy, education, philanthropy, community and other social and environmental topics. 3BL Media’s unrivaled content distribution platforms and Brand Studio promote the environmental, social, governance (ESG) initiatives of leading companies, nonprofits and NGOs. Learn more at 3blmedia.com

Closed Loop Fund
The Closed Loop Fund is a social impact fund investing $100 million to increase the recycling of products and packaging. The Fund aims to harness the power of its network to influence the market to increase capital investment and demand for recycled content. Their network of brands, retailers, recycling companies, and cities afford a unique view of the full system and opportunity to influence the markets that will support their investment strategy. Learn more at closedlooppartners.com
The Sustainability Consortium
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) is a global organization transforming the consumer goods industry to deliver more sustainable consumer products. We are dedicated to improving the sustainability of consumer products. Our Members and partners include manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, service providers, NGOs, civil society organizations, governmental agencies and academics. Each member brings valuable perspectives and expertise. TSC convenes our diverse stakeholders to work collaboratively to build science-based decision tools and solutions that address sustainability issues that are materially important throughout a product’s supply chain and lifecycle. TSC also offers a portfolio of services to help drive effective implementation.

Southface Institute
Southface Institute promotes sustainable homes, workplaces and communities through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance. To learn more about Southface, visit southface.org
World Resources Institute
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research organization that works with governments, businesses, multilateral institutions and civil society groups to develop practical solutions that improve people’s lives and ensure nature can thrive. Companies turn to WRI’s agenda-setting research, tools, standards and partnerships to define ambition, assess and reduce impacts, and integrate environmental and social sustainability with business strategy.
Biomimicry Institute
The Biomimicry Institute is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 2006 that empowers people to seek nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet. To advance the solution process, the Institute created AskNature.org, a free online tool that contains strategies found in nature and examples of how they could be used in design. It also hosts a Biomimicry Global Design Challenge and Youth Design Challenge to support project-based education, supports startup innovation through the Launchpad and Ray of Hope Prize® to bring designs to market, and connects innovators through the Global Biomimicry Network. Learn more at https://biomimicry.org.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is dedicated to strengthening America’s long-term competitiveness and educating the public on how our free enterprise system improves society and the economy. The Foundation conducts research and produces events on issues facing business now and in the future. Through its initiatives, the Foundation builds skills, drives innovation, and encourages growth. For more information on U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation, visit uschamberfoundation.org
Accelerate Partners
Greentown Labs
Greentown Labs is a community of climate action pioneers working to design a more sustainable world. As the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America, Greentown Labs brings together startups, corporates, investors, policymakers, and many others with a focus on scaling climate solutions. Driven by the mission of providing startups the resources, knowledge, connections, and equipment they need to thrive, Greentown Labs offers lab space, shared office space, a machine shop, an electronics lab, software and business resources, and a large network of corporate customers, investors, and more. With its headquarters in Somerville, Mass. and a recently opened incubator in Houston, TX, Greentown Labs is home to more than 180 startups and has supported more than 400 startups since the incubator’s founding in 2011. These startups have collectively created more than 8,400 jobs and have raised more than $2.2 billion in funding.

Fashion for Good
Fashion for Good is the international organisation that brings the entire apparel industry together through collaboration and community with the aim to make all fashion good. At the core of Fashion for Good is our Innovation Platform – where we connect those working on sustainable innovation with brands, retailers and funders to bring new ideas and technologies from niche to norm. We also act as a convenor for change with a visitor-facing museum, co-working space for like-minded organisations and by producing open source tools around the production of circular apparel. To learn more about Fashion for Good, visit fashionforgood.com

Techstars Sustainability Accelerator in partnership with The Nature Conservancy
Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Techstars founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners who will help their companies grow. Techstars operates three divisions: Techstars Startup Programs, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs and Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships. Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs help founders do more faster and Techstars Startup Programs inspire, educate and connect entrepreneurs. Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships helps brands supercharge growth by accelerating innovation and cultural transformation. Techstars accelerator portfolio includes more than 1,500 companies with a market cap of $13.9 Billion. Learn more at https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/sustainability.