2019 Engaging Business Forum
Sponsored by the U.S. Council for International Business, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the International Organization of Employers. Hosted by The Coca-Cola Company
September 12-13, 2019
The Coca-Cola Company’s World Headquarters
One Coca-Cola Plaza
Atlanta, Georgia
The Engaging Business Forum series provides a unique opportunity for a candid discussion between business leaders and other experts on the importance of the corporate responsibility to respect human rights and the challenges faced by business in demonstrating respect for human rights in their business operations. At this year’s forum, participants will come away with a deeper understanding of collaboration through partnerships to address business and human rights trends and developments. A variety of cutting-edge issues in this important field will be covered from different viewpoints.
12th September
Time
Agenda
8:00 – 8:30 AM
1
Participant Check-in and Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:35 AM
2
Welcome, Conference Objectives and Agenda
CPO The Coca-Cola Company
8:35 – 9:15 AM
3
Keynote address
President and CEO, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights
9:15 – 10:15 AM
4
CEO Discussion – The importance of Human Rights and the Social License to Operate for Business
Q&A
Global Director Human and Workplace Rights, The Coca-Cola Company
CEO and Chairman, The Coca-Cola Company
President and CEO, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights
President and CEO, Metro Atlanta Chamber
10:15 – 10:30 AM
5
Networking Break
10:30-11:45 AM
6
The Future of Work and Human Rights – What does that mean for how business needs to look to operate moving forward?
Q&A
President and CEO of USCIB
Chair of the IOE Policy Working Group on Human Rights and Responsible Business Conduct
IBM, Vice President Global Workforce Policy
Senior Manager, Deloitte
11:45 AM -12:00 PM
7
Session
Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations
12:00-1:30 PM
8
Networking Lunch
1:30-2:45 PM
9
Business relationships and responsibilities - Sports and Human Rights
Q&A
CEO, Centre for Sports and Human Rights
Founder and President of AFDP Global, President of West Asia Football Federation and Jordan Football Association
Business Learning Program Director, Shift
Global Director Workplace and Human Rights, The Coca-Cola Company
Additional panelists TBC
2:45-4:00 PM
10
Successful partnerships -Civil Society, Government and Business. What does the ideal partnership look like?
Q&A
Director of Global Initiatives, Human Rights Watch
Director for the Office of Multilateral and Global Affairs in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, U.S. Department of State
Chief Executive Officer, Global Business Initiative on Human Rights
Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations
Director Workplace Accountability, The Coca-Cola Company
4:00-4:15 PM
11
Networking Break
4:15-5:30 PM
12
Forced Labor and child labor in global supply chains
Q&A
Vice President, Labor Affairs and Corporate Responsibility, USCIB
Chief of the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Branch, International Labour Organization
Director Global Social Compliance Programme, Consumer Goods Forum
Associate, Human Rights GBCAT
Senior Manager Corporate Responsibility, Hilton
5:30-7:00 PM
13
Cocktail Reception at TCCC`s headquarters
13th SEPTEMBER
Time
Agenda
8:00-8:30 AM
1
Participant Check-in and Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:35 AM
2
Welcome, Meeting Objectives and Agenda
8:35-9:50 AM
3
Human Rights Benchmarking – Where to From Here?
Q&A
Deputy Director & Head of North America Office, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
Project Director, Know the Chain
Manager Responsible Investments, APG
Managing Director/Director of Shareowner Engagement, Boston Common Asset Management
Deputy Secretary-General, IOE
9:50-10:00 AM
4
Break
10:00-11:15 AM
5
Investing in the future – The growing importance of human rights to the investing community
Q&A
Executive Director, Institute for Human Rights and Business
Senior Program Director - Human Rights & Resources, ICCR
Vice President, Labor Affairs and Corporate Responsibility, USCIB
Senior VP, Corporate Sustainability, Citi
11:15 - 11:45 AM
6
Session
Senior Policy Advisor, Forced Labor Programs, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
11:45 AM – 12:10 PM
7
IOEUSCIBUS Chamber of Commerce
12:10 – 12:15 PM
8
Wrap-up
Global Workplace and Human Rights Director, The Coca-Cola Company
12:15-1:30 PM
9