27th - 28th February 2025

Summer

School

Practical, hands-on reporting training for Modern Slavery & Climate compliance, tailored for executives, procurement teams and sustainability professionals.

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What's included?

From expert-led workshops to interactive tools, you'll have everything you need to accelerate your sustainability journey.

Deep-dive Sessions: Two full days of expert-led keynotes, workshops, and panels that provide the detailed insights you need.

Access to the Experts: Small-group breakout sessions for interactive learning with peers and industry-leading speakers.

Hands-on Learning: Access to Fair Supply’s suite of reporting and due diligence tools throughout the program.

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Why attend?

Learn the tools and skills needed to tackle sustainability challenges head-on, and understand regulatory requirements.

Step-by-step Learning: Guided instruction on reporting, compliance, due diligence, and ethical procurement.

Expert Insights: Hear from industry leaders and practitioners tackling real-world sustainability challenges.

Practical Skills: Walk away with tools, templates, and training that you can use immediately.

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Course Outline

Explore what's covered in the Sustainability Summer School program. Please note that all times listed are in AEDT.

Day 1
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30am - 8:45am

We open the course with an overview of what we will cover over the next two days.

Overview of Modern Slavery Act
8:45am - 9:00am

A high-level overview of who needs to report, reporting timelines, and reporting criteria.

Evolution of the Modern Slavery Act
9:00am - 10:00am

How the Modern Slavery Act has evolved, with a focus on good practices, trends and insights to prepare for enhanced compliance.

Modern Slavery Response Frameworks
10:15am - 11:00am

How to design a modern slavery response framework, including governance, board engagement and stakeholder training.

Common Reporting Traps
11:00am - 11:30am

This session explores what 'measuring effectiveness' truly means, and how to navigate global requirements.

Modern Slavery Risk Management
11:30am - 12:30pm

How to conduct deep supply chain analysis, including identifying high-risk suppliers and mitigation actions.

Day 2
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30am - 8:45am

We recap key learnings from Day 1 and review what we will cover on Day 2.

Implementing Proactive Due Diligence
8:45am - 9:45am

Explore strategies for implementing proactive due diligence to build more resilient supply chains.

Implementing Proactive Due Diligence
10:00am - 10:30am

After a short break, we continue the session on due diligence, focusing on supplier engagement and continuous improvement.

Industry Break-out Sessions
10:30am - 11:30am

Join industry-specific breakout sessions to apply learnings from the previous sessions.

5 Years of Modern Slavery Reporting
11:30am - 12:30pm

Reflect on five years of modern slavery reporting in this panel discussion and Q&A with industry leaders.

Day 2 Wrap-up
12:30pm - 12:45pm

We wrap up key learnings from Day 2 and summarise the course with final Q&A time with our speakers.

Day 1
Welcome and Opening Remarks
1:30pm - 1:45pm

We open the course with an overview of what we will cover across the sessions and days.

Understanding Climate Change
1:45pm - 2:30pm

Gain an understanding of the GHG Protocol, the fundamentals of emissions, and climate change.

Climate-Related Disclosures
2:30pm - 2:45pm

Overview of the Corporations Act requirements for climate-related disclosures.

Preparing for Climate Disclosures
2:45pm - 3:15pm

Hear from a panel of experts and practitioners on how to prepare for reporting on Climate-Related Disclosures.

Effective Climate Governance
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Explore the key elements of governance for climate reporting, including board management.

Integrating Climate into Your Business
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn how to assess climate-related risks and embed mitigation plans into your business strategy.

Day 1 Climate Wrap-up
5:30pm - 5:45pm

We wrap up key learnings from Day 1 and look ahead to Day 2.

Day 2
Welcome and Opening Remarks
1:30pm - 1:45pm

We start Day 2 by providing an overview of what we will cover today and quick recap of Day 1 key concepts.

Managing Climate-Related Risks
1:30pm - 2:15pm

Dive into the process of identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risks and opportunities.

Metrics and Targets for Reporting
2:15pm - 3:15pm

Learn how to calculate Scope 1 and 2 emissions, screen Scope 3 emissions and identify key metrics.

Moving to Proactive Due Diligence
3:15pm - 3:45pm

Join a panel discussion with industry leaders to explore innovative approaches to climate due diligence.

Proactive Due Diligence Frameworks
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Learn how to design a proactive due diligence framework that supports decarbonisation goals.

Building Resilient Supply Chains
4:45pm - 5:30pm

Explore strategies for sustainable procurement, including supplier screening and risk identification.

Day 2 Climate Wrap-up
5:30pm - 5:45pm

We wrap up key learnings from Day 2 and summarise key takeways.

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Speakers

Meet your Summer School presenters, panelists, and facilitators, who bring deep knowledge and industry experience to help you achieve impactful ESG outcomes.

Kimberly Randle
CEO and Co-founder, Fair Supply

Over 20 years experience working in law and human rights for top tier firms in Australia and the United States, including International Justice Mission. Kimberly is a sought-after expert and speaker in the field of Modern Slavery and has been called upon to provide evidence for both state and Commonwealth parliamentary inquiries into Modern Slavery.

Arne Geschke
Chief Data Officer & Co-Founder, Fair Supply

A leading expert in the field of large-scale global supply chain assessments and input-output analysis with a focus on environmental applications such as carbon accounting and energy policy. Arne has been instrumental in developing detailed global supply-chain databases and Fair Supply’s underlying mathematical framework.

Get Back to Business with Summer School.

Practical insights. Hands-on skill development. Expert guidance. Enrol in Sustainability Summer School today to excel in sustainability leadership and practice.