30 April 2025
Sustainable Innovation and Industry
Organised by:
Chelsea Hotel, Downtown Toronto
Synopsis
SCI Canada are hosting an insightful meeting featuring key industry specialists as they discuss and deliberate the connection between sustainable innovation and industry.
Industry experts from around the world will discuss the opportunities and the challenges of helping their organizations meet sustainability goals while maintaining a profitable business. Learn how top executives are tackling supply chain issues to reduce the carbon footprint of their operations, sourcing sustainable raw materials, establishing science-based targets measurements, and help their customers achieve sustainable outcomes. This event will precede the prestigious SCI Canada Awards, celebrating excellence in science and industry.
Programme
Wednesday 30 April
- 13:30
- Registration and refreshments
- 14:00
- Introduction from Chair of SCI Canada committee
Dr Ravi Ramachandran, Syngenta, Canada - 14:10
- Talk title to be confirmed
Tara McCaughey, Head of Technology Solutions and Sustainability Assessment, Syngenta, Canada - 14:30
- Talk title to be confirmed
Cara Eaton, Global Sustainability Director, CRODA consumer care, USA - 14:50
- Talk title to be confirmed
Dr Mike Irwin, Vice President, Advanced Product and Chemical Technology, Woodbridge Foam Corporation - 15:10
Sharon Todd, CEO, SCI, UK- 15:30
- Refreshment break
- 15:50
- Panel discussion: Sustainability in Chemistry and Allied Industries
Tara McCaughey, Syngenta: Cara Eaton, CRODA: Dr Mike Irwin, Woodbridge: Sharon Todd, SCI, Chaired by Ravi Ramachandran, Syngenta - 16:35
- Close
- 17:30
- Pre-dinner networking drinks
- 18:15
- Awards Dinner
Accessibility Grants
SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.
Venue and Contact
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
33 Gerrard St W
Toronto
ON M5G 1Z4
Canada
Conference Team
Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561
Email: conferences@soci.org