June 6-7, 2023
Boulder, CO
Impact Unleashed: A Decade of Impact will bring together an intentionally intimate in-person audience of 300 executive level decision makers and key implementation managers from leading pet brands, manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, and distributors not found anywhere else in the industry. Join as we get back together in person and celebrate PSC’s 10-Year anniversary with speakers, workshops, networking, and celebration of our first decade of impact.
Impact Unleashed tickets are available now at our regular price of $850 per person.
All 2021 Content
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, June 6
7:00 – 7:30 – Morning Run (optional)
8:00 – 8:30 – Morning Snacks
8:30 – 9:00 – Registration
9:00 – 9:20 – OPENING REMARKS
9:20 – 10:30 – KEYNOTE: Paula Alexander, Burt’s Bees
10:30 – 11:00 – BREAK
11:00 – 12:30 – PANEL – TED Talk Brand Spotlight
* Rosemarie Seemann – EnviroWagg – Keeping Pet Poop in the Loop
* Francesca Mahoney – Petco – Vendor Engagement for 2025
* Megan Tuttle – Open Farm – Going the Extra Mile in Ingredient Tracing
* Chris Bentley – Keep on the Sunny Side
12:30 – 1:00 – LUNCH
1:30 – 2:30 – WORKSHOPS:
* Developing a Climate Strategy From Your First Carbon Inventory to Beyond Scope 3 – BALLROOM
* ESG Reporting Trends – Authenticity and Deep Stakeholder Partnerships – MUSEUM OF BOULDER
2:30 – 3:00 – BREAK
3:00 – 3:30 – PACKAGING SPOTLIGHT – Ali Boden & Caitlyn Dudas
3:30 – 4:00 – PRESENTATION: Dave Carter – Flower Hill Institute – An Inclusive Economy for Pet Food
5:30 – 8:00 – 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SOIREE!
8:00 – 8:30 – Morning Snacks
8:30 – 9:00 – Registration
9:00 – 9:20 – OPENING REMARKS
9:20 – 10:30 – KEYNOTE: Paula Alexander, Burt’s Bees
10:30 – 11:00 – BREAK
11:00 – 12:30 – PANEL – TED Talk Brand Spotlight
* Rosemarie Seemann – EnviroWagg – Keeping Pet Poop in the Loop
* Francesca Mahoney – Petco – Vendor Engagement for 2025
* Megan Tuttle – Open Farm – Going the Extra Mile in Ingredient Tracing
* Chris Bentley – Keep on the Sunny Side
12:30 – 1:00 – LUNCH
1:30 – 2:30 – WORKSHOPS:
* Developing a Climate Strategy From Your First Carbon Inventory to Beyond Scope 3 – BALLROOM
* ESG Reporting Trends – Authenticity and Deep Stakeholder Partnerships – MUSEUM OF BOULDER
2:30 – 3:00 – BREAK
3:00 – 3:30 – PACKAGING SPOTLIGHT – Ali Boden & Caitlyn Dudas
3:30 – 4:00 – PRESENTATION: Dave Carter – Flower Hill Institute – An Inclusive Economy for Pet Food
5:30 – 8:00 – 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SOIREE!
Wednesday, June 7
7:00 – 7:30 – Morning Yoga (optional)
8:00 – 8:45 – Morning Snacks
9:00 – 10:00 – KEYNOTE: Tina Owens – Nutrient Density Alliance, Green America
10:00 – 10:30 – BREAK
10:30 – 11:00 – INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT: Darren Vanstone – Ocatra – Developing a Pet Industry Approach to Responsible Protein Sourcing
11:00 – 11:45 – BRAND INGREDIENT PANEL
* Spencer Williams – West Paw
* Megan Tuttle – Open Farm
* Kate Schaffner – Royal Canin
11:45 – 12:30 – SUPPLIER INGREDIENT PANEL
* Rich Kelleman – Bond Pet Food
* Dustin Dover – MFiber
* Erica Franco – Corbion
* Jim Kleinschmit – Other Half Processing
12:30 – 1:15 – LUNCH
1:15 – 2:15 – WORKSHOPS:
* Developing a Climate Strategy From Your First Carbon Inventory to Beyond Scope 3 – MUSEUM OF BOULDER
* ESG Reporting Trends – Authenticity and Deep Stakeholder Partnerships – BALLROOM
2:15 – 3:00 – SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS SPOTLIGHT
* Stephie Volo – Earth Animal
* Tiffany Glover – Royal Canin
* Joanne Dwyer – PetSmart
3:00 – 3:30 – PRESENTATION: Auden Schendler – Aspen Snowmass – Meaningful Action on Climate Change
3:30 – 4:00 – CLOSING REMARKS
Tina Owens, Regenerative Agriculture System Expert
Tina is a systems leader, strategist and futurist within the Organic and Regenerative Agriculture movements in the United States, and an advocate of the food-values movement. Formerly of the Kellogg Company and Danone North America, she is currently the Senior Fellow of Regenerative Agriculture at the Soil & Climate Alliance of Green America and is co-leading the Nutrient Density Alliance.
Paula Alexander, Director of Sustainability, Burt’s Bees
Paula is the Senior Director of Sustainability at the Clorox Company and the Director of Sustainable Business for Burt’s Bees. With decades of experience in sustainable business and brand growth, Paula will share insights on the top 3 business trends everyone must get ready for: Accelerated digital transformation, inflation and supply chain security, and sustainability.
Speakers | Panelists | Workshops
Darren Vanstone
Managing Director
Ocatra
Dave Carter
Director, Regional Technical Assistance Coordinator
Flower Hill Institute
Cheryl Baldwin
Vice President of Consulting
Pure Strategies
Patrick Murphy
Managing Consultant
Point B
Auden Schendler
SVP Sustainability
Aspen Skiing Company
Tiffany Glover
ESG Sustainability Manager
Royal Canin
Francesca Mahoney
Vice President, Sustainability
Petco
Joanne Dwyer
VP Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability
PetSmart
Dustin Dover
Chief Operating Officer
MFiber
Rich Kelleman
Founder & CEO
Bond Pet Foods
Jim Kleinschmit
Founder & CEO
Other Half Processing
Megan Tuttle
Director of Impact
Open Farm
Spencer Williams
CEO & President
West Paw
Stephanie Volo
Chief Impact Officer
Earth Animal
Caitlyn Dudas
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Pet Sustainability Coalition
Chris Bentley
Co-Founder
Pet Sustainability Coalition
Kate Schaffner
Sustainable Sourcing & Agriculture
Royal Canin
Erica Franco
Global Marketing Communications Manager
Corbion
Tickets
Standard Ticket
$850
Don’t miss the standard rate for our single in-person ticket for Boulder event. Ticket includes:
- 4 meals, snacks and beverages
- All-Access to workshops, panels, sessions
- 10- Year birthday celebration evening event
*Available while supplies last – when they’re gone, prices go up to $999.
Last Chance
$999
When Standard Rate tickets run out, we’ll have our limited selection of Last-Chance single in-person tickets. Ticket includes:
- 4 meals, snacks and beverages
- All-Access to workshops, panels, sessions
- 10- Year birthday celebration evening event
*Available while supplies last.
What to Expect From Impact Unleashed 2023
Inspiring Speakers | Hands-on Workshops | Network Building
As the industry’s signature one-of-a-kind event is designed to inspire the values-led leaders in our industry, Impact Unleashed is not to be missed. This year, Impact Unleashed will be a two-day in-person event in beautiful Boulder, CO, allowing for our community to gather in the intentionally intimate environment that fosters a deep and lasting connection.
PSC turns 10 years old this year, and we will be celebrating our first decade of impact made possible by the support, engagement, and energy of those who will join us in Boulder. Tuesday night we will have a festive birthday bash with drinks, snacks, entertainment, and a decade’s worth of excitement.
Full of energy and innovation, Impact Unleashed brings together a community of leaders that cannot be found anywhere else in the industry. Find your kin at our thoughtful networking sessions between a loaded agenda with world-class keynote speakers and inspiring TED-style presentations that weave a new story of profitable businesses making a positive impact within the pet industry.
Our event also has a strong focus on implementation. Select from a variety of workshops that will accelerate your sustainability program and help you find the tools and resources you need to simplify your plan of action and increase your ROI.
Inspiring Ideas
Impact Unleashed infuses the pet industry with inspiring stories of environmental and social impact from leading industries like the natural food and apparel sectors. Past Keynote speakers have included Dr. Bronner’s, Upcycled Food Association, Textile Exchange, Timberland Shoe Company, World Wildlife Fund, Badger Inc., Savory Institute and EcoProducts.
Workshops
Select from a variety of workshops that will accelerate your sustainability program and help you find the tools and resources you need to simplify your plan of action and increase your ROI.
Community Building
Find your tribe at our thoughtful networking sessions between a loaded agenda with world-class keynote speakers and inspiring TED-style presentations that weave a new story of profitable businesses making a positive impact within the pet industry.
Testimonials
Watch these incredible videos from Impact Unleashed and visit the event website for additional videos, downloadable slides, and more!
Margaret Morey-Reuner – Timberland
How Timberland Drives Prosperity in Haiti.
Jason Clay – World Widlife Fund
Sustainable Pet Food for the 21st Century.
Rebecca Hamilton – Badger LLC
Treating employees like family is good for business.
Stephanie Volo – EarthAnimal
Supply Chain Authenticity
Suman Shrestha – Himalayan Dog Chew
How a pet company is enriching the nation of Nepal.
Spencer Williams – West Paw Design
How open book management saved our business.
Watch more event videos by pet industry leaders
- Andy Downs, (Path to B Corp Certification) Sustainability Lead, Only Natural Pet
- Tina Nguyen, (Maintaining your Passion) Founder Jax & Bones
- Tony de Vos, (Energy Solutions for Manufacturing) President and CEO, Cardinal Pet Care
- Daniel Cleland, (Social Auditing for PetSmart) Manager of Social Responsibility, PetSmart
- Dennis Odonnell, (Employee Benefits) Co-Founder, PAW5
- Logan Honeycutt, (Sourcing Invasive Species) President & Co-Founder, BareItAll Petfoods
- Kaison Tanabe, (Sustainability of Cricket Protein) Co-Founder, EntoBento
- Michael Griffith, (Sustainable Fish Sourcing from Brazil) Marketing Manager, Segrest Farms
Watch more event videos from experts outside our industry
- Jennifer Briggs, (Business Structure for Sustainable Businesses) Owner, Mosaic Creations
- Darren Vanstone, (Animal Welfare Risks & Opportunities), Director, Ocatra.
- Kim Coupounas, (The Sustainable Business Movement in the Pet Industry) Director, B Corp
- Chris Kerston, (Regenerative Protein Sourcing) Director of Public Outreach & Events, The Savory Institute
- Rebecca Hamilton, (Employee Benefits) VP of Research & Development, W.S. Badger Company
- Cynthia Scott, (Change Management) Faculty in Sustainable Management, Presidio Graduate School
- Scott Miller, (Sustainable Apparel Tools) LEED AP Director of Business Development, Sustainable Apparel Coalition
- Sarah Martinez, (Sustainability Strategy) Sustainability Maven, Eco Products
