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2024 Chicago ESG Transformation Bootcamp

KPMG LLP, 200 E. Randolph Street, Aon Center, Suite 5500, Chicago, IL 60601

KPMG LLP (KPMG) invites you to attend an ESG Transformation Bootcamp in our Chicago office. Join KPMG professionals who will provide an in-depth session on ESG strategy and implementation.

During this program, you will:

  • Discuss how changing environmental impact regulations along with customer, employee, investor, and shareholder expectations are influencing company ESG strategies.
  • Learn how cross‑functional teams are setting up the appropriate governance and controls around sustainability reporting.
  • Hear lessons learned from your peers around ESG data strategy, process design, and systems implementation approaches.
  • Discuss key ESG considerations when preparing for tax reporting.
  • Understand the risks and opportunities of social sustainability by taking a deep dive to understand how to create value and drive impact.

Learn more about the business issues and solutions companies are implementing related to ESG here.

We hope you can join us!

AgendaStart timeEnd timePresenters
ESG strategy overview10:00 AM10:15 AMCharisse Dean, U.S. Social Strategy Leader, KPMG
Overview of ESG reporting​ & regulation10:15 AM10:45 AMJosh Hesterman, Managing Director, ESG, KPMG
Break10:45 AM10:55 AM 
Internal carbon pricing​10:55 AM11:15 AMMatthew Roling, Director, Advisory – ESG, KPMG
Peer perspectives: Why ESG matters11:15 AM12:00 PM
  • Michael Blackshear, Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer,
    Head of DEI, Ryan Specialty
  • Jennifer Koenig, Chief Sustainability Officer, Brunswick
  • Max Dulberger, Director Corporate Governance and Engagement, Segal Marco Advisors
Lunch12:00 PM12:30 PM 

ESG social strategy:

  • Global DEI strategy and operating model
  • Programming for diverse suppliers: Tier 1, 2 and 3
  • Branding and political climate navigation highlighting board guidance
12:30 PM1:00 PM
  • Billie 'Akau'ola, Managing Director, Procurement & Outsourcing Advisory, KPMG
  • Keith Hines, Director, Supplier Diversity, KPMG
  • Charisse Dean, U.S. Social Strategy Leader, KPMG
  • Jordan Mitchell, Manager, Federal Advisory, KPMG
ESG target operating model ​& IT landscape1:00 PM1:30 PMTom Choquette, Director, Finance Transformation, KPMG
Reporting regulation – CSRD​1:30 PM2:00 PMJosh Hesterman, Managing Director, ESG, KPMG
ESG assurance​2:00 PM2:30 PM
  • Breanne Anderson, Managing Director, Audit ESG, KPMG
  • Jordan Knights, Senior Manager, Audit ESG, KPMG
  • Kara Brownlee, Senior Manager, Audit, KPMG
Break2:30 PM2:45 PM 
The intersection of tax and ESG2:45 PM3:15 PMAnu Varadharajan​, Director, Tax – Alternative Investments, KPMG

Call to action:

  • Leaders 2050 event
3:15 PM3:30 PM
  • Billie 'Akau'ola, Managing Director, Procurement & Outsourcing Advisory, KPMG
  • Charisse Dean, U.S. Social Strategy Leader, KPMG
  • Matthew Roling, Director, Advisory – ESG, KPMG
  • Willa Stevenson, Senior Associate, ESG, KPMG

 

Meet our team

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Charisse Dean
US Social Sustainability Leader, KPMG US
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Billie ‘Akau’ola
Advisory Managing Director, KPMG US
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Breanne Anderson
Audit Managing Director, CAS ESG, KPMG US
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Matthew Roling
Director Advisory, ESG, KPMG US
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Anu Varadharajan
Director, Alternative Investments, KPMG US
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Keith Hines
Director, Supplier Diversity, KPMG US
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Charisse Dean
US Social Sustainability Leader, KPMG US
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Billie ‘Akau’ola
Advisory Managing Director, KPMG US
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Breanne Anderson
Audit Managing Director, CAS ESG, KPMG US
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Matthew Roling
Director Advisory, ESG, KPMG US
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Anu Varadharajan
Director, Alternative Investments, KPMG US
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Keith Hines
Director, Supplier Diversity, KPMG US
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