2024 Conference

November 12th

Guided Harley-Davidson Museum Tour | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $25 per person | Discover the rich history of an iconic brand through a sustainability lens. Sign up during Conference Registration
Preconference Workshop: Navigating Internal Change to Build Cross-Functional ESG Teams
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Milwaukee Tool | $25 per person | REGISTER | Bring your team together to develop strategies for effective change management and creating cohesive ESG teams.
Sustainable Business Awards Reception| 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Milwaukee Tool | Learn More
Celebrate Wisconsin's sustainability leaders at our annual awards reception. Optional tour of Milwaukee Tools downtown building.,

November 13th

17th Annual WSBC Conference at Harley-Davidson Garage | 8:00 - 5:00 | Learn More and Register HERE.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Join us at the 17th Annual Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC) Conference, where business leaders and sustainability professionals convene to foster collaboration and innovation to pursue a more sustainable business future.

Since its inception in December 2008, this Conference has grown to become the premiere event for Wisconsin's Sustainable Business Community. Each year attendees get insights from fellow practitioners, sharing strategies, tools, and real-world experiences to advance sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

The Conference is designed with sustainability in mind, rotating locations throughout the State to ensure accessibility to our statewide membership. Committed to minimizing our environmental footprint, since 2008 we have adhered to a Sustainable Events policy, which includes providing reusable containers to use throughout the day, purchasing carbon offsets to mitigate the event's impact, and serving vegetarian meals to showcase the simplicity of making sustainable dietary choices.

Join us as we collectively drive positive environmental and social impact and continue to move Wisconsin businesses toward a more sustainable and prosperous future.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 11 / 13

AGENDA

Group rates and discounts available.
Please email Jessy for more information.

CONFERENCE PRICING

2024 CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Amy Anderson, BMO

Ashley Henderson, Trane

Erin Bauer, ASQE

Emily McNamara, EUA

Jeanne Burns-Frank, MGE

Jessy Servi Ortiz, WSBC

Jill Stransky, TruStage

Lisa Geason-Bauer, Evolution Marketing

Laura Loucks, Edge Environment

Liz Watson, Liz Watson LLC

Michelle Miller, Symrise

Tom Eggert, Founder, WSBC

SPONSORSHIP

Showcase your commitment to sustainability by sponsoring our 17th annual conference.

By becoming a sponsor, you'll be recognized for your sustainability commitment and will join a select group of leaders in showcasing that commitment.

SPONSOR INFO

If you are interested in Conference Sponsorship, please feel free to reach out to discuss ideas and options. Please email jessy@wisconsinsustainability.com.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Jennifer Anderson began her role at Generac in January 2024. Prior to joining Generac, Mrs. Anderson was Senior Vice President, Strategy, Business Development and Chief Sustainability Officer for Carrier. Before Carrier, Mrs. Anderson held the position of Senior Vice President, Corporate Development at Tyson Foods, with previous leadership roles at Johnson Controls and Eaton. In addition, Mrs. Anderson has worked in investment banking at J.P. Morgan, spending a number of years in its Hong Kong and Chicago offices. Mrs. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Georgetown University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago.

Jennifer will speak about the ESG strategy and sustainability progress at Generac.

In her 32 years at Kohler, Laura has served as VP-Communications, SVP-HR & Labor Relations, Chief Sustainability & DEI Officer, and currently Chief Sustainable Living Officer. She is a member of the Kohler Board and its Executive Committee and Pension Investment Committee. Laura serves as Chair for Kohler’s three Trusts: Clean Water, Arts & Education, and Preservation. She is also on the boards of Bank First Corporation, Duke University’s Trinity Board of Visitors, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Kohler Foundation, African Wildlife Foundation, and National Housing Endowment. Laura previously served on the board of Outward-Bound USA for 12 years.

Laura will discuss how Kohler is advancing supply chain sustainability, engaging employees across the globe, and setting ambitious goals with clear strategies to achieve them. Learn how Design for Environment (DfE) is transforming product innovation, hear updates on the WasteLAB, and gain practical advice for rising sustainability leaders. Discover how sustainability fuels innovation and drives meaningful change in global business operations.