Hilton, Smurfit Westrock, Culligan International, Mercer and Novisto are just some of the businesses represented by leaders at Sustainability LIVE in NYC
According to Morgan Stanley’s “Sustainable Signals: Corporates 2025”, 88% of companies globally view sustainability as a long-term value creation opportunity.
Energy use reductions and waste reduction, for example, can entail overall efficiency gains.
Aligning with long-term societal goals can foster trust and regulatory environment according to the World Economic Forum, which can help to sustain value over time.
At Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025, leaders from Mercer, Hilton and more are set to discuss these topics on the Sustainability & Shareholder Value panel in association with Novisto.
Jean Garris Hand, Global Head of Sustainability at Hilton, is set to speak on sustainability and shareholder value at Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025
Where sustainability is creating value
In its Travel With Purpose report, Hilton says: “Travel with Purpose is good for our people, hotels and communities – and it is good for our business”.
Smurfit Westrock’s 2024 Sustainability report agrees: “We believe sustainable business is good business. We back this up with years of reporting by both legacy companies.”
Garrett Quinn, Chief Sustainability Officer at Smurfit Westrock, will speak on sustainability and shareholder value at Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025
“In 2024, we proved what’s right for the planet is right for our business,” says Culligan International. “Driven by our mission, our commitment to operating as a sustainability leader upholds our values and delivers lasting value for our customers, employees, communities and world.”
In its 2025 Sustainability Policy, Mercer says: “Mercer believes climate change poses a systemic risk and recognises that limiting global average temperature increases this century… is likely to be aligned with the best financial outcome for long-term diversified investors, such as those who typically invest in the Funds.”
Cara Williams, Global Head of ESG, Climate and Sustainability at Mercer, will speak on sustainability and shareholder value at Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025
The fundamental purpose of Novisto’s sustainability management software is to empower businesses to create value from their ESG strategy, data and reporting.
Hear sustainability’s value impact from the experts
At Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC, five experts will take to the stage to discuss sustainability and shareholder value:
- Rajiv Jalim, Global Director of Sustainability Solutions & Sales Engineering at Novisto
- Christina Beckman, Director, ESG at Culligan International
- Jean Garris Hand, Global Head of Sustainability at Hilton
- Garrett Quinn, Chief Sustainability Officer at Smurfit Westrock
- Cara Williams, Global Head of ESG, Climate and Sustainability at Mercer
Held in association with Novisto, this panel will explore the evolving relationship between profit and purpose and share real-world examples of impact.
Christina Beckman, Director, ESG at Culligan International, will speak on sustainability and shareholder value at Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025
About Sustainability LIVE: Climate Week NYC 2025
With a focus on climate leadership, innovation and measurable impact, the event will cover core themes including:
- Net zero strategies and Scope 3 reduction
- Decarbonisation of supply chains
- Climate finance and green investment
- Circular economy models and material innovation
- Climate-tech and AI for sustainability
Sustainability LIVE is designed to foster insight-sharing and collaboration and those attending will gain practical takeaways for climate action, alongside access to some of the most impactful voices in the global sustainability space.
Source: https://sustainabilitymag.com/
