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James Temple

Chief Sustainability Officer PwC

As PwC Canada ’ s Chief Sustainability Officer ,

James leads a team that helps PwC build trust with stakeholders while delivering on the firm ’ s ESG commitments aligned to the firm ’ s purpose .

He also shares this expertise with PwC ’ s clients , supporting them in developing and implementing their complex and strategic ESG initiatives , creating value through a disciplined approach to addressing risks and opportunities to drive sustained outcomes .

His leadership role includes the market facing components of PwC Canada ’ s US $ 150mn New world . New skills ’ social impact strategy designed to help close the opportunity gap and upskill two million Canadians to bring them into the digital world ; leading the firm ’ s environmental sustainability strategy and progress towards becoming net zero by 2030 ; and overseeing all ESG reporting and disclosures .

For over 15 years , James has shaped corporate sustainability functions within the financial services , energy and not-for-profit sectors , living his values as a proud and out member of the LGBTQ + community , and an advocate for diversity , inclusion , equity as well as provoking a sense of belonging .

Werner Baumann

Chief Sustainability Officer Bayer

As the population continues to grow , there is a pressing demand for innovation as it requires food products , medicine and other crop-based items at a larger scale . With more than 100,000 employees under his charge , Werner Baumann leads Bayer Crop Science as the organisation means the needs of tomorrow – its primary occupation is ‘ Science for a better Life ’.

In line with Bayer ’ s passion for science , he leads the team as its CEO – for the past six years – in charge of all aspects of the business . As a veteran of the organisation , Baumann joined the company in 1988 , taking on a role in Employee Corporate Finance . Since then he worked through various leadership roles within the organisation , spanning its healthcare and pharmaceutical operations as well as business strategy and sustainability .

With critical matters at hand and increasing pressures , such as climate change , loss of biodiversity and inequality across the globe , Baumann plays an important role at Bayer to lead the time towards the right kinds of research and innovation , and promote a healthier and happier global population .

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