Emma Race

Senior Director, Sustainability & Social Impact, Loblaw Companies Ltd.

As the Senior Director, Sustainability & Social Impact, Emma has nearly 20 years of expertise in ESG and sustainability strategy. She has led initiatives supporting environmental and social commitments, including plastic waste reduction, food waste reclamation, and carbon reduction projects. Emma has also driven efforts in animal welfare, human rights, and diversity and inclusion. She has supported several household names align their sustainability reporting with global standards and investor expectations. Emma holds a degree in Anthropology from McMaster University, a post-graduate diploma in Marketing Management, and a Certificate in Sustainable Supply Chain Management. She is also an ESG Practitioner (ESG-P) certified by the Centre for Sustainability and Excellence.

Speaker Sessions

The Circularity Strategy: Aligning Circular Practices and Business Models to Create Value

  • Reaching Destination Net Zero
  • Restoring and Protecting Nature
  • Building Resilient Communities
  • Circular Practices and Business Models
  • Corporate Governance
Session Date
Thursday, Feb 13 2025 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Featuring
Eli Browne Head of Sustainability, CHEP Canada
Crystal Howe Director of Sustainability, Ice River Sustainable Solutions
Emma Race Senior Director, Sustainability & Social Impact, Loblaw Companies Ltd.
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