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Environmental Risk in Oil                                                                  OUR EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDE:


& Gas, Mining and Steel
CSR Implementation and Innovation
for the Extractive Industry
§ 21-22 JUNE 2011 | HILTON DOUBLETREE, HOUSTON, TEXAS
§ 2 Day Conference  Case Studies  Focused Debate  Networking

www.ethicalcorp.com/risk-usa
 Maintain your social license to operate: Build effective community
    relations and improve productivity at site level
 Implement CSR strategies on site level: Put policies into action
    across global operations
 Prevent policy breaches: Carry out human rights due diligence, comply
    with changing legislation and get effective guidance on preventing reputational
    damage
                                                                                           OFFICIAL SUPPORTING PARTNERS
 Mitigate environmental challenges: Minimize the impact of
    fracking, increased water usage  carbon footprint trails to keep your reputation
    intact and reduce project costs
 Effective stakeholder engagement: How to construct productive
    long-term relationships with governments, NGOs and employees
 Expert tips on operating in conflict zones: Identify and calculate                       EVENT SPONSOR

    risks to your business

 THIS CONFERENCE IS FOR YOU IF YOU WORK IN:
                                                                                           ORGANIZED BY
 Mining / Oil / Gas industry       Community Development        Climate Change
 Steel or other heavy industries   Corporate Policy / Affairs   Risk / Crisis Management
 Social Performance                Corporate Communications     Environment
 Stakeholder Engagement            Corporate Partnerships       Health  Safety
 Sustainable Development           Corporate Responsibility     Reputation Management
 Environmental Management          Sustainable Investment       Community Relations




                                   Check out our packed agenda and see who’s involved §
Practical advice on social  environmental management for your industry


Social  Environmental Risk Management Conference USA 2011
Devoted exclusively to the needs of the mining, oil, gas, steel  other heavy
industries in North America – and worldwide
Supported by ICMM  IPIECA

Dear Colleague,
                                                                                        ing – they are also becoming harder to access. According to
What does the future hold for the extractive sector? Supplies are not only diminish
                                                                                     in the wake of the Middle East crisis, oil prices spiked to their
the International Energy Agency, demand is increasing markedly. And of course,
                                                                                     of time.
highest levels since 2008, amid speculation that the $200 barrel is only a matter
                                                                                              es across North America, and some analysts are
Shale gas supplies appear to be one answer. They are available in ubiquitous quantiti
                                                                                        on in North America by the end of the decade.
forecasting shale gas will supply as much as 50% of the USA’s natural gas producti
                                                                                             documentary Gasland has helped mobilize massive
But fracking has been condemned by environmentalists and NGOs. Oscar-nominated
opposition to the process.
                                                                                      a new standard for transparency, and social and
 With the White House committed to a green agenda, the Dodd-Frank Act setting
                                                                                           g even more important, the heat is on.
 environmental issues – including human rights and water management – becomin
                                                                                            the globe, it is nothing short of business-critical to
 Quite simply, with so many high profile issues resonating and being debated across
                                                                                      that is where the Social  Environmental Risk
 identify and implement practical solutions to the many challenges we face. And
 Management Conference fits in.
                                                                                                        by attracting relevant delegates.
              “This Conference sets itself apart by its engaging format, progressive agenda, and
              Definitely the event for sustainability in heavy industry.”
              - Charlotte Wolff, Corporate Responsibility Manager, ArcelorMittal
                                                                                         in the UK by Ethical Corporation – and it crosses the pond
  This top-level event comes to North America following two sell-out events staged
                                                                                          and expertize that was on offer.
  by popular demand from those of you who missed out on the market intelligence
                                                                                            refreshed, with a heightened focus on here-and-now
  However, this isn’t merely a re-tread. The entire Conference has been updated and
                                                                                         all face when operating overseas.
  challenges in the US, in addition to thought-provoking sessions on the issues we
                                                                                           ark your own initiatives against many of the industry’s
  When you come to take a look at the Agenda, you’ll see this is a chance to benchm
                                                                                        ng the do’s – and don’ts – of social and environmental risk
  most prominent names, and to pick the brains of their CSR leaders while evaluati
  management.
                                                                                       ittal, Rio Tinto, Marathon Oil, Barrick Gold and
  Expert speakers from companies such as Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, ArcelorM
                                                                                               about their own social and environmental issues, as
   Halliburton are converging on Houston from around the world, ready to talk openly
                                                                                       avoiding specific pitfalls.
   well as sharing examples of best practice and providing invaluable insights into
                                                                                           agenda. And that’s no accident. The Agenda for Social 
   You will see that each session zones in on topics that currently dominate your own
                                                                                               with pertinent experts in mining, gas, oil, steel and other
   Environmental Risk Management Conference is the direct result of primary research
                                                                                                 g, useful and –above all else – relevant.
   heavy industries, which means we guarantee everything you learn is thought-provokin
                                                                                         der groups, the best methods to minimize carbon footprint
   That’s why we’re tackling issues such as project finance, how to engage stakehol
                                                                                          success of your CSR policies, protecting your social license to
   and water usage, strategies to implement CSR policies in the field, measuring the
                                                                                         media and increasingly savvy environmentalists.
   operate and handling crises and reputation management in the face of a hostile
                                                                                         n event, delegates came from all over the world – from 21
   Important though all of this is, it is not the only reason to attend. At our Europea
                                                                                             g in Houston will have an equally international flavor,
   different countries, including Brazil, Peru, Finland and Australia – and the gatherin
                                                                                               as well as catching up with old colleagues and friends.
    making this a fabulous opportunity for networking and making useful new contacts
  Hope you can join us 21-22 June in Houston.

                       Yours sincerely,


                       Liam Richardson
                       Conference Director
                       Ethical Corporation


   Check the website for frequent updates on new speaker additions! www.ethicalcorp.com/risk-usa
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c     “Excellent, good mix of speakers and topics – and also, importantly, attendees”
                                      – Jenny Olsson, Environment and Social Advisor, BP
  “Very rich conference in terms of experience, diversity, and multiple topics covered –
                                                                                                                               t OUR 5 GUARANTEES
                                                                                                                                 TO YOU
                                                                                                                                 FOCUSED AGENDA:
 very engaged and skilled speakers” – Brigitte Sobry-Chignot, Sustainable Development Manager, Shell                             Created after months of extensive research, the
                                                                                                                                 Conference Agenda has been shaped with input
                                                                                                                                 and insight of some of the sector’s most
    Here are some of the delegates who attended the Summit in 2010:                                                              knowledgeable professionals. Above all else, it
                                                                                                                                 has been developed with one thought in mind:
    # Dalradian Gold, CEO                     # ICMM, Senior Program Director         # Maersk Drilling, Head of CSR
                                                                                                                                 To tackle every major issue and challenge you
    # Xstrata, Corporate Affairs Manager      # Total, Senior Advisor Climate         # ENI, Sustainability Planning,            face in your day-to-day working environment.
    # RBS, Head of Environmental, Social        Change                                  Reporting and Professional               You’ll come away with practical solutions to your
       Ethical Risk                          # BP, Remediation Management              Community Manager                        biggest challenges.
    # Suncor Energy, Director                 # Rio Tinto, Chief Advisor Policy and   # Exxon Mobil, Alison Langford,
      Environmental  Social Issues             Performance
                                                                                        Issues Advisor                           FANTASTIC NETWORKING
      Management                              # Hess Corporation, Advisor Social
                                                                                      # JP Morgan, Executive Director,
                                                                                                                                 OPPORTUNITY:
    # Vale, Director Environment                Responsibility                                                                   Attend this event and you’re guaranteed to add
                                                                                        Environmental Management
    # Lihir Gold, Director Sustainable        # Anglo American Brazil,                                                           the biggest names in the industry to your
      Development                               Sustainable Development Manager       # Teck,Social  Community                  contact book. Organizer Ethical Corporation has
    # Lihir Gold, General Manager             # Talisman Energy, Vice President         Development Manager                      an incredible international reputation, so we
      Sustainable Development                   Corporate Affairs                     # Nexen, Community Affairs Manager         always attract speakers – and delegates – from
                                                                                                                                 the forefront of the sector.

Who were last year’s delegates at our UK conference?                                                                             PARTICIPATORY AND INTERACTIVE
         DELEGATE SENIORITY                          ORGANIZATION TYPE                       ATTENDEES BY COUNTRY
                                                                                                                                 DEBATES:
                                                                                                                                 No teacher-classroom atmosphere, we promise.
                                                                                                                                 Instead, a conference experience that enables
                                                                                                                                 you to progress your own corporate agenda and
                                                                                                                                 discuss your specific issues with our experts. The
                                                                                                                                 emphasis is on discussion and debate, all
                                                                                                                                 expertly chaired. And instead of just one voice
                                                                                                                                 speaking for what feels like forever, everyone
                                                                                                                                 will be encouraged to have their say.

I    Other                           2%      I   Corporate                      58%   I   UK                             46%     RELEVANT AND EXCLUSIVE FOR
I    Executive                     30%       I   Service Provider               32%   I   Europe                         32%     EXTRACTIVES:
I    Manager                       46%       I   Industry Association            6%   I   North America                  16%     This conference is definitely NOT a chance for
I    Director                       12%      I   NGO                             4%   I   South America                   2%     companies to brag about how great they are and
I    Head Of                         6%                                               I   Africa                          4%     have you pay top dollar for endless sales pitches
I    C-Suite                         4%
                                                                                                                                 and PR speak. Instead, it’s tailored specifically to
                                                                                                                                 deal with your sector’s problems – and deliver
                                                                                                                                 solutions – with business intelligence on tap
 SPEAKING, EXHIBITING, SPONSORSHIP AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES                                                                  from top professionals who have practical
                                                                                                                                 experience they can offer the room. That way, it
 Highlight your company’s work, raise your profile and connect with senior corporate
                                                                                                                                 is guaranteed to meet your business needs and
 sustainability and climate professionals                                                                                        provide genuine return on your investment of
                                                                                                                                 time and money.
 Raise the profile of your service or product with a focused group of senior decision makers in major corporations
 working in Sustainability, Environmental Management and Compliance, Corporate Affairs, Operations, Product
 Development, Strategy and Communications.
                                                                                                                                 EXPERT KNOWLEDGE:
                                                                                                                                 Our list of speakers consists only of top industry
 • Over 8 hours of face-to-face networking time                                                                                  professionals, all of them keen to offer the
 • Intimate networking environment – 8 exhibit booths, all coffee breaks and evening drinks reception will take                  benefit of their wisdom and experience. Plus
   place in the exhibit/networking                                                                                               input from plenty of hands-on decision makers
                                                                                                                                 and problem solvers. So when you take part in
 • Address delegates and raise your profile with a speaking/sponsorship position – 10-15 minute presentations
                                                                                                                                 the Social  Environmental Risk Management
   time plus 40 minute QA
                                                                                                                                 and Implementation Conference you’re
 • Online pre-conference e-networking centre – chat with attendees before the conference                                         guaranteed a direct line to their knowledge and
                                                                                                                                 know-how, plus takeaway solutions, strategies
 Secure your place NOW, contact Andrew Bold on +44 (0) 207 375 7188                                                              and implementation guidelines that will help
                                                                                                                                 you conquer major challenges this year.
 or email andrew.bold@ethicalcorp.com                                                                                            Guaranteed.




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DAY 1 AGENDA 21 June 2011                                                                                                    www.ethicalcorp.com/risk-usa

Protect your social license                                     and reputations. So what exactly is it you need to            Minimize supply chain risks:
                                                                achieve? And how do you want your stakeholder
to operate: Build effective                                     relationships to develop?
                                                                                                                              Enlist maximum support from
community relations                                             • Marathon Oil discuss how their engagement
                                                                                                                              your suppliers
Your business is increasingly reliant on a social license         guidelines and software tools can ensure                    Monitoring a supply chain is enormously complex,
to operate – but liaising with local communities is               evidence based solutions to your decision making            especially in the extractive industry with its vast
getting tougher. Running a global operation means               • Hear how Pacific Rubiales Energy worked with the            global supply chain. And that’s before you take into
it’s essential for your people to properly understand             Colombian Government on the country's                       account the rise of China. As developing countries
countries whose cultures and attitudes are very                   infrastructure and established their presence in            come increasingly into the equation, reaching
different from their own, and an innocent mistake                 the country                                                 effective supplier agreements becomes ever more of
can have serious consequences. ICMM’s Aidan Davy                • Learn about upcoming regulations and how the                a challenge. Moreover, once you’re involved with a
warns: “Companies that fail to respect indigenous                 Dodd Frank Act 2010 will impact on your global              supplier, it can be very difficult to terminate your
peoples’ rights and interests are more likely to                  operations                                                  arrangement – and making the break in any event
become embroiled in local and regional disputes and                                                                           is often not the best solution. Suppliers need to
                                                                • How to engage communities and integrate them
conflicts”. In short, a one-size-fits-all model doesn’t                                                                       adjust to your social and environmental requests.
                                                                  into your workforce
work. In this session find out about the processes and                                                                        And more important, they need to understand why
management structures used by Barrick Gold on their             • Practical information on how Marathon Oil has               it’s crucial for them to do so. But how do you strike
successful community relations schemes including a                increased their stakeholder engagement with groups
                                                                                                                              a balance between policing a supply chain and
project in Chile which has resulted in new homes for              located near assets to better understand their needs
                                                                                                                              remedying it?
3000 people, technology for schools and tailored                Marathon Oil, Amy Mifflin, Social Programs Manager
                                                                                                                              • Find out how to effectively evaluate suppliers by
business training for local people:                             Pacific Rubiales Energy, Fredrico Restrepo, Vice President
                                                                Corporate Affairs
                                                                                                                                tailoring questionnaires and scorecards to your
• Expert advice on the best way to develop                                                                                      specific needs
  productive – and profitable – relationships with
                                                                                                                              • How to ensure your suppliers do not merely agree
  indigenous peoples
                                                                                                                                on paper.
• Find out how Barrick Gold implement their                     Measure the success of your                                   • Proven strategies to get suppliers to understand –
  policies on the ground. How do you get site staff
                                                                CSR initiatives: Develop powerful                               and live up to – the social and environmental
  on board with CSR strategies?
                                                                reporting techniques and                                        standards you require
• Practical information to help you quickly identify
                                                                benchmark                                                     • How far down the supply chain do you need to
  the needs of different stakeholders – and secure
                                                                                                                                go to effectively monitor your social and
  their co-operation
                                                                In the current financial climate, calculating the               environmental risks?
• How to be responsible corporate citizens without              value of your CSR policies is vital. But how can you          Shell, Rebecca Nadel, Senior Regional Ventures Support
  taking on the role of government                              get your hands on meaningful and measurable                   Integrator
Barrick Gold, Peter Sinclair, Vice President Corporate Social   results? What’s needed is a tailor-made
Responsibility                                                  comprehensive reporting program. One that enables
CBSR, Trevor Hindmarch, Senior CSR Advisor                      you to identify key sustainability issues and report
ExxonMobil, Senior Level Speaker to be confirmed shortly.       back to your stakeholder groups. This session walks
Please check our website.                                       you through IPIECA’s recently-updated reporting
                                                                frameworks and delivers valuable guidance drawn
                                                                from 20+ companies and six industry organizations.
                                                                    You’ll also get up-to-speed with the certification
Improve stakeholder relations:
                                                                that’s currently most relevant to your company and
Successful communications with                                  make an informed decision about ISO26000,
government, NGOs and                                            currently in vogue with CSR professionals:
employees                                                       • How Rio Tinto have made their CSR frameworks

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                                                                  reporting framework for internal and external                 management department and take advantage
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         Check the website for frequent updates on new speaker additions! www.ethicalcorp.com/risk-usa
DAY 2 AGENDA 22 June 2011

Case Study: How ArcelorMittal                                 Fracking: Establish health and                           Human rights violations:
has preserved access to water                                 safety best practices and                                How to safeguard your operations
supplies - and minimized the                                  minimize controversy                                     from breaches of policy
impact on the local environment                               There’s no doubt about it: Fracking equals               UN Special Advisor on Business and Human Rights,
A recent Ethical Corporation report, “Unlocking the profits   controversy. In central Arkansas, where 800              Professor John Ruggie, has delivered his new
in Water Savings”, reveals that 99% of sustainability         earthquakes were recorded in just six months, two        Protect, Respect, Remedy framework.
managers say water is currently a “top-of-my-agenda”          natural gas companies agreed to suspend use of               Guidelines such as ISO26000 on social
item. In this session ArcelorMittal will present a case       injection wells. A New York Times investigative series   responsibility have now been updated to reflect his
study on their Sustain Our Great Lakes programme, which       on the dangers associated with fracking has resulted     work. Playing out against a backdrop of violence
has restored 9000 acres of wetland, coastal and upland        in officials declaring a moratorium on new activities    and continuing uncertainty in the Middle East and
habitat. What are your peers doing to cut water usage?        until the middle of 2011 at the earliest. And then       renewed criticisms of health and safety practices on
How much money can a savvy water usage strategy               there’s the impact of the Oscar-nominated movie,         extractive sites, this session will get you up to speed
                                                              Gasland. Nonetheless, the shift from oil to natural      with policy changes you need to consider:
save you? And what else should you be doing to
                                                              gas is gaining momentum with Halliburton leading
minimize irrevocable damage to the local landscapes?                                                                   • How to carry out due diligence on human rights
                                                              the way to mitigate environmental challenges by
• The benefits of measuring your water use for                swapping usual fracking chemicals with materials         • Expert tips on innovative human rights policy for
  specific projects                                           sourced entirely from the food industry:                   operating in conflict zones
• How ArcelorMittal worked with communities and               • Practical information from Halliburton on the          • Human rights integration: Best practice methods
  issued grants to minimize damage to local habitats            potential alternatives to traditional fracturing         to ensure your detailed guidelines are integrated
• Essential data to highlight how ArcelorMittal has             chemicals. In what ways are these alternatives           within corporate culture and management systems
  minimized their water and carbon footprints to                beneficial to your company?                            • How to develop better labor relations – and
  make crucial savings                                        • How to challenge environmental groups by                 maximize efficiency
• How to identify – and calculate – risk from your              responding effectively to criticisms and ensuring      Rio Tinto, Matt Jeschke, Regional Communities Manager
  water management and footprint creation                       all your processes are transparent                     Syncrude, Kara Flynn, Public Affairs Manager
  strategies                                                  • Best practice from Halliburton on the fracture
ArcelorMittal, Heather Loebner, Executive Director              mapping technology that mitigates environmental
ArcelorMittal USA Foundation and CR Governance Board            risk to water sources
                                                              • Sensible solutions on how best to liaise with local
                                                                                                                       Project finance: Meeting
                                                                communities, explain your safeguards against           the banking sector’s lending
Bridging the gap: Put CSR                                       potential risks, and highlight benefits                requirements
                                                              Halliburton, Robert Sherman, Global Manager Health,
strategies into action across                                 Safety  Sustainability                                  Since 2003, the Equator Principles have been the
a global site network                                         WWF, Suzanne Apple, Vice President and Managing          recognized guidelines companies need to follow in
                                                              Director Business and Industry                           order to secure project finance. Over 70 banks conform
Your site managers and their staff understand                                                                          to the Equator Principles today, making it more
environmental and operational issues. But there is                                                                     important than ever to fully understand the
often a knowledge gap when it comes to dealing                                                                         requirements. What’s more, the IFC’s (International
with social issues. So how can you bring boardroom                                                                     Finance Corporation) latest sustainability guidelines
strategies to life, and make them work on sites                                                                        on environment, health and safety are making it even
across the globe – especially in places where                                                                          tougher and more complex to get your latest projects
legislation can change rapidly and communities can                                                                     off the ground. This session shows you how to make
be divided over the right approach to take?                                                                            the strongest possible case for project finance:
• Tried and tested ways of encouraging buy-in from                                                                     • The best way to structure your application
  local operational staff                                                                                              • First-hand advice: What potential investors want
• Sensible solutions for dealing with on-site                                                                            to see
  operational issues                                                                                                   • What CSR standards must you reach to satisfy
• Equip your operators with the skills they require                                                                      investment requirements?
  to handle social issues with ease                                                                                    • Use results from social impact assessment to
• Learn how to structure the training and                                                                                support your bid application
  development of site staff and increase operational
  effectiveness                                               § Check the website!                                     Royal Bank of Scotland, Tim Bescoby, Head
                                                                                                                       Environmental, Social  Ethical Risk
Cairns Energy, Khurram Naayaab, CSR Manager
                                                              For frequent updates go to:                              Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Don Proebstel,
                                                                                                                       Senior Social  Environmental Analyst
Xstrata, Elvie Granchero, Corporate Community
Sustainability Manager                                        www.ethicalcorp.com/risk-usa                             Acorn International, Dean Slocum, Principal



                                                                             Got a question? Give us a call on +1 800 814 34 59
Practical advice on social  environmental management for your industry

Operating in conflict zones:                              Improve your reputation:                                  Case Study: Suncor Energy -
Structuring your operations                               Get your message across to the                            Thinking about the future: The
to minimize financial risk                                media and stakeholder groups                              Oil Sands and their importance
                                                                                                                    to the industry
When it comes to exploration, extractive companies        How long will it take BP to recover from the
have always needed to mix pragmatism and                                                                            The world is shrinking. The number of economically
                                                          Deepwater Horizon disaster – or has its reputation
idealism. But with this year’s wave of popular                                                                      and politically sensitive areas is growing. And the
                                                          been tainted, and if so, how many billion dollars         high risk extractive sector is growing even riskier.
uprisings sweeping the Middle East – and long-
                                                          will continue to haemorrhage from its bottom line         There’s an urgent need to deliver solutions that
standing rulers ejected from office – how are ‘the
rules’ changing? We’ve seen companies like ENI,           in the years ahead?                                       protect ways of life and the environment and enable
TOTAL and BP evacuate their people from Libya. How                                                                  our corporations to co-exist peacefully in these
                                                              Even more pertinently, how can you stop
                                                                                                                    locations. These challenges are encapsulated by the
can a company integrate themselves both politically       your own company’s good name being rapidly                need to move forward in extracting the Oil Sands
and socially into a country? Chevron has amassed          destroyed if the worst should ever happen? And            and fully grasp the benefits that natural gas
great experience across the globe of operating
                                                          in the meantime, are you doing everything                 extraction can bring to North American economies
successfully in locations that are culturally different
                                                          possible to share your successes and tap into             currently overly reliant on imported oil. However,
and lacking cohesive political stability. Find out how                                                              how can this be done both responsibly and
                                                          new communication channels to broadcast your
they tailor their management frameworks to each                                                                     efficiently causing minimal impact to communities
site in which they operate. Access to supplies is vital   mission statement and goals?
                                                                                                                    and the environment? In this session, Suncor
no matter how perilous the political climate. But         • How to develop and strengthen ties with                 Energy, the first company to extract the Oil Sands
what’s the safest way to organize operations in the          the media – and project a more positive image          share their story. This closing session will leave you
least stable countries in the world?                                                                                with plenty of food for thought – and help spur
                                                          • Utilize new communications channels
• Preparing – and updating – contingency plans to                                                                   ongoing discussion and debate with your peers:
                                                             and improve brand awareness with sustainability
  ensure safety of staff and supplies with minimal                                                                  • Learn how Suncor Energy has developed a sustainable
                                                             measures and new partnerships                            water usage scheme for its extraction processes
  damage and loss
                                                          • How best to handle negative situations – lessons        • Tools to help the sector develop a unified natural gas
• Best practice guidance on handling crises and
  evacuations with minimal business impact                   learned from other companies’ disasters                  extraction strategy in the North American tar sands
                                                          • Risk management: Preparing a convincing                 • Best practice on minimizing the social and
• How to build trust within communities – and
                                                                                                                      environmental impact of extracting the Oil Sands
  alleviate tension – by collaborating with key              PR strategy to combat and alleviate potential
  stakeholder groups                                         crisis situations                                      • Suncor Energy share their community strategy for
                                                                                                                      engaging First Nations people by supporting
• Learn how best to approach political situations         Omya, James Hamilton, Vice President of Environmental
                                                                                                                      business and incorporating local entrepreneur
  both nationally and globally - and act in the best      and External Affairs
                                                                                                                      into the company value chain
  interests of the company and its reputation             CLF Ventures, Jasmine Tanguay, Associate Managing         Suncor Energy, Patricia O'Reilly, Vice President
Chevron, Silvia Garrigo, Manager Global Issues            Director                                                  Communications and Public Affairs



   Acknowledgements to our Panel of Experts
   We would like to express special acknowledgment to our panel of experts who have really helped us zone into the core topics of this agenda.

   # Talisman Energy, Jim O’Driscoll, Vice President      # TOTAL, Bertrand Janus, Sustainable Development # Halliburton, Bob Sherman, Global Manager
       External Relations                                      Environment Manager                                  Health, Safety  Sustainability
   # ExxonMobil, Noa Gimelli, Corporate Citizenship       # Vedanta, Tony Henshaw, Chief Sustainability
       Advisor                                                                                                    # Suncor Energy, Patricia O’Reilly, Vice President
                                                              Officer
                                                                                                                     Communications  Public Affairs
   # Hess Corporation, Doug Maddams, Social               # BHP Billiton, Doris Thompson, Community
       Responsibility Advisor                                                                                     # Freeport-McMoran, Shari Knoerzer, Director
                                                              Relations Advisor
   # Vale, Cory McPhee, Director Corporate Public                                                                    Social Responsibility
       Affairs                                            # Chevron, Lauren Berry, Corporate Responsibility
                                                              Advisor                                             # Baker Hughes, Melanie Brook-Lander, Health,
   # Newmont, Chris Anderson, Director Corporate 
       External Affairs                                   # ArcelorMittal, Charlotte Wolff, Corporate                Safety  Environment Director
   # ENI, Roberto Bossi, Sustainability Planning              Responsibility Manager
                                                                                                                  # Hess Corporation, Armand Zantman, Social
       Manager                                            # ArcelorMittal, Heather Loebner, Executive                Responsibility Advisor
   # Rio Tinto, John Hall, Corporate Relations                Director USA Foundation and Corporate
       Manager                                                Responsibility Manager                              # CBSR, Trevor Hindmarch, Senior CSR Advisor
   # CDC Group, Niclas During, ESG Manager                # Noble Energy, David Shelfer                           # CBSR, Maria Jose Ramos, CSR Advisor



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How to Manage Social                                                                                                                                                      you re
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                                                                                                                                                                                  11!
Environmental Risk in Oil                                                                                                                      OUR EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDE:


 Gas, Mining and Steel
CSR Implementation and Innovation
for the Extractive Industry
§ 21-22 JUNE 2011 | HILTON DOUBLETREE, HOUSTON, TEXAS
§ 2 Day Conference  Case Studies  Focused Debate  Networking

www.ethicalcorp.com/risk-usa
 Business-specific answers: A unique opportunity to learn from peers who
       share your social  environmental concerns
 Industry endorsed: Officially supported by ICMM  IPIECA
 Best practice in extractive sector: Conference Agenda developed for the
       sector by the sector after months of primary research with senior executives from
       North America’s mining, oil  gas, steel and other heavy industries
 Expert speakers: From CEOs to operational managers, your speaker faculty
       includes leading industry experts plus senior people who are hands-on in
       developing countries                                                                                                                    OFFICIAL SUPPORTING PARTNERS
 Practical case studies: Frank and honest accounts that you can learn from –
       and apply to your own operations
 Unrivalled networking opportunities: Build lasting relationships with
       senior executives from your industry and beyond


Come and hear from this unrivalled line up of expert speakers!                                                                                 EVENT SPONSOR
Barrick Gold, Peter Sinclair, Vice   Shell, Rebecca Nadel, Senior        Royal Bank of Scotland, Tim       Rio Tinto, Matt Jeschke, Regional
President Corporate Social           Regional Ventures Support           Bescoby, Head of Environmental,   Communities Manager
Responsibility                       Integrator                          Social  Ethical Risk
                                                                                                           Pacific Rubiales Energy,
Halliburton, Bob Sherman, Global     Arcelor Mittal, Heather Loebner,    Overseas Private Investment       Fredrico Restrepo, Vice President
Manager Health, Safety              Executive Director USA Foundation
                                                                         Corporation, Don Proebstel,       Corporate Affairs
Sustainability                       Omya, James Hamilton, Vice          Senior Social  Environmental
                                     President Environmental                                              Syncrude, Kara Flynn,               ORGANIZED BY
Suncor Energy, Patricia O’Reilly,                                        Analyst
Vice President Communications       External Affairs                                                      Public Affairs Manager
                                                                         Xstrata, Elvie Granchero,
Public Affairs                       Marathon Oil, Amy Mifflin, Social                                     CBSR, Trevor Hindmarch,
                                                                         Corporate Community
Acorn International, Dean            Programs Manager                                                      Senior CSR Advisor
                                                                         Sustainability Manager
Slocum, Principal                    Chevron, Silvia Garrigo, Manager
                                     Global Issues                       Rio Tinto, John Hall, General     IPIECA, TBC
WWF, Suzanne Apple, Vice
                                                                         Manager External Affairs
President  Managing Director        Cairns Energy, Khurram Naayaab,                                       CLF Ventures, Jasmine Tanguay,
Business  Industry                  CSR Manager                         ExxonMobil, TBC                   Associate Managing Director




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How to Manage Social & Environmental Risk in Oil & Gas, Mining and Steel

  • 1. Designed specifically for the mining, oil & gas, steel and other heavy industries Sav when e $500 How to Manage Social & you re before gister 22 Ap ril 20 11! Environmental Risk in Oil OUR EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDE: & Gas, Mining and Steel CSR Implementation and Innovation for the Extractive Industry § 21-22 JUNE 2011 | HILTON DOUBLETREE, HOUSTON, TEXAS § 2 Day Conference Case Studies Focused Debate Networking www.ethicalcorp.com/risk-usa Maintain your social license to operate: Build effective community relations and improve productivity at site level Implement CSR strategies on site level: Put policies into action across global operations Prevent policy breaches: Carry out human rights due diligence, comply with changing legislation and get effective guidance on preventing reputational damage OFFICIAL SUPPORTING PARTNERS Mitigate environmental challenges: Minimize the impact of fracking, increased water usage carbon footprint trails to keep your reputation intact and reduce project costs Effective stakeholder engagement: How to construct productive long-term relationships with governments, NGOs and employees Expert tips on operating in conflict zones: Identify and calculate EVENT SPONSOR risks to your business THIS CONFERENCE IS FOR YOU IF YOU WORK IN: ORGANIZED BY Mining / Oil / Gas industry Community Development Climate Change Steel or other heavy industries Corporate Policy / Affairs Risk / Crisis Management Social Performance Corporate Communications Environment Stakeholder Engagement Corporate Partnerships Health Safety Sustainable Development Corporate Responsibility Reputation Management Environmental Management Sustainable Investment Community Relations Check out our packed agenda and see who’s involved §
  • 2. Practical advice on social environmental management for your industry Social Environmental Risk Management Conference USA 2011 Devoted exclusively to the needs of the mining, oil, gas, steel other heavy industries in North America – and worldwide Supported by ICMM IPIECA Dear Colleague, ing – they are also becoming harder to access. According to What does the future hold for the extractive sector? Supplies are not only diminish in the wake of the Middle East crisis, oil prices spiked to their the International Energy Agency, demand is increasing markedly. And of course, of time. highest levels since 2008, amid speculation that the $200 barrel is only a matter es across North America, and some analysts are Shale gas supplies appear to be one answer. They are available in ubiquitous quantiti on in North America by the end of the decade. forecasting shale gas will supply as much as 50% of the USA’s natural gas producti documentary Gasland has helped mobilize massive But fracking has been condemned by environmentalists and NGOs. Oscar-nominated opposition to the process. a new standard for transparency, and social and With the White House committed to a green agenda, the Dodd-Frank Act setting g even more important, the heat is on. environmental issues – including human rights and water management – becomin the globe, it is nothing short of business-critical to Quite simply, with so many high profile issues resonating and being debated across that is where the Social Environmental Risk identify and implement practical solutions to the many challenges we face. And Management Conference fits in. by attracting relevant delegates. “This Conference sets itself apart by its engaging format, progressive agenda, and Definitely the event for sustainability in heavy industry.” - Charlotte Wolff, Corporate Responsibility Manager, ArcelorMittal in the UK by Ethical Corporation – and it crosses the pond This top-level event comes to North America following two sell-out events staged and expertize that was on offer. by popular demand from those of you who missed out on the market intelligence refreshed, with a heightened focus on here-and-now However, this isn’t merely a re-tread. The entire Conference has been updated and all face when operating overseas. challenges in the US, in addition to thought-provoking sessions on the issues we ark your own initiatives against many of the industry’s When you come to take a look at the Agenda, you’ll see this is a chance to benchm ng the do’s – and don’ts – of social and environmental risk most prominent names, and to pick the brains of their CSR leaders while evaluati management. ittal, Rio Tinto, Marathon Oil, Barrick Gold and Expert speakers from companies such as Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, ArcelorM about their own social and environmental issues, as Halliburton are converging on Houston from around the world, ready to talk openly avoiding specific pitfalls. well as sharing examples of best practice and providing invaluable insights into agenda. And that’s no accident. The Agenda for Social You will see that each session zones in on topics that currently dominate your own with pertinent experts in mining, gas, oil, steel and other Environmental Risk Management Conference is the direct result of primary research g, useful and –above all else – relevant. heavy industries, which means we guarantee everything you learn is thought-provokin der groups, the best methods to minimize carbon footprint That’s why we’re tackling issues such as project finance, how to engage stakehol success of your CSR policies, protecting your social license to and water usage, strategies to implement CSR policies in the field, measuring the media and increasingly savvy environmentalists. operate and handling crises and reputation management in the face of a hostile n event, delegates came from all over the world – from 21 Important though all of this is, it is not the only reason to attend. At our Europea g in Houston will have an equally international flavor, different countries, including Brazil, Peru, Finland and Australia – and the gatherin as well as catching up with old colleagues and friends. making this a fabulous opportunity for networking and making useful new contacts Hope you can join us 21-22 June in Houston. Yours sincerely, Liam Richardson Conference Director Ethical Corporation Check the website for frequent updates on new speaker additions! www.ethicalcorp.com/risk-usa
  • 3. Group discounts available - forward this brochure to your colleagues now c “Excellent, good mix of speakers and topics – and also, importantly, attendees” – Jenny Olsson, Environment and Social Advisor, BP “Very rich conference in terms of experience, diversity, and multiple topics covered – t OUR 5 GUARANTEES TO YOU FOCUSED AGENDA: very engaged and skilled speakers” – Brigitte Sobry-Chignot, Sustainable Development Manager, Shell Created after months of extensive research, the Conference Agenda has been shaped with input and insight of some of the sector’s most Here are some of the delegates who attended the Summit in 2010: knowledgeable professionals. Above all else, it has been developed with one thought in mind: # Dalradian Gold, CEO # ICMM, Senior Program Director # Maersk Drilling, Head of CSR To tackle every major issue and challenge you # Xstrata, Corporate Affairs Manager # Total, Senior Advisor Climate # ENI, Sustainability Planning, face in your day-to-day working environment. # RBS, Head of Environmental, Social Change Reporting and Professional You’ll come away with practical solutions to your Ethical Risk # BP, Remediation Management Community Manager biggest challenges. # Suncor Energy, Director # Rio Tinto, Chief Advisor Policy and # Exxon Mobil, Alison Langford, Environmental Social Issues Performance Issues Advisor FANTASTIC NETWORKING Management # Hess Corporation, Advisor Social # JP Morgan, Executive Director, OPPORTUNITY: # Vale, Director Environment Responsibility Attend this event and you’re guaranteed to add Environmental Management # Lihir Gold, Director Sustainable # Anglo American Brazil, the biggest names in the industry to your Development Sustainable Development Manager # Teck,Social Community contact book. Organizer Ethical Corporation has # Lihir Gold, General Manager # Talisman Energy, Vice President Development Manager an incredible international reputation, so we Sustainable Development Corporate Affairs # Nexen, Community Affairs Manager always attract speakers – and delegates – from the forefront of the sector. Who were last year’s delegates at our UK conference? PARTICIPATORY AND INTERACTIVE DELEGATE SENIORITY ORGANIZATION TYPE ATTENDEES BY COUNTRY DEBATES: No teacher-classroom atmosphere, we promise. Instead, a conference experience that enables you to progress your own corporate agenda and discuss your specific issues with our experts. The emphasis is on discussion and debate, all expertly chaired. And instead of just one voice speaking for what feels like forever, everyone will be encouraged to have their say. I Other 2% I Corporate 58% I UK 46% RELEVANT AND EXCLUSIVE FOR I Executive 30% I Service Provider 32% I Europe 32% EXTRACTIVES: I Manager 46% I Industry Association 6% I North America 16% This conference is definitely NOT a chance for I Director 12% I NGO 4% I South America 2% companies to brag about how great they are and I Head Of 6% I Africa 4% have you pay top dollar for endless sales pitches I C-Suite 4% and PR speak. Instead, it’s tailored specifically to deal with your sector’s problems – and deliver solutions – with business intelligence on tap SPEAKING, EXHIBITING, SPONSORSHIP AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES from top professionals who have practical experience they can offer the room. That way, it Highlight your company’s work, raise your profile and connect with senior corporate is guaranteed to meet your business needs and sustainability and climate professionals provide genuine return on your investment of time and money. Raise the profile of your service or product with a focused group of senior decision makers in major corporations working in Sustainability, Environmental Management and Compliance, Corporate Affairs, Operations, Product Development, Strategy and Communications. EXPERT KNOWLEDGE: Our list of speakers consists only of top industry • Over 8 hours of face-to-face networking time professionals, all of them keen to offer the • Intimate networking environment – 8 exhibit booths, all coffee breaks and evening drinks reception will take benefit of their wisdom and experience. Plus place in the exhibit/networking input from plenty of hands-on decision makers and problem solvers. So when you take part in • Address delegates and raise your profile with a speaking/sponsorship position – 10-15 minute presentations the Social Environmental Risk Management time plus 40 minute QA and Implementation Conference you’re • Online pre-conference e-networking centre – chat with attendees before the conference guaranteed a direct line to their knowledge and know-how, plus takeaway solutions, strategies Secure your place NOW, contact Andrew Bold on +44 (0) 207 375 7188 and implementation guidelines that will help you conquer major challenges this year. or email andrew.bold@ethicalcorp.com Guaranteed. Got a question? Give us a call on +1 800 814 34 59
  • 4. DAY 1 AGENDA 21 June 2011 www.ethicalcorp.com/risk-usa Protect your social license and reputations. So what exactly is it you need to Minimize supply chain risks: achieve? And how do you want your stakeholder to operate: Build effective relationships to develop? Enlist maximum support from community relations • Marathon Oil discuss how their engagement your suppliers Your business is increasingly reliant on a social license guidelines and software tools can ensure Monitoring a supply chain is enormously complex, to operate – but liaising with local communities is evidence based solutions to your decision making especially in the extractive industry with its vast getting tougher. Running a global operation means • Hear how Pacific Rubiales Energy worked with the global supply chain. And that’s before you take into it’s essential for your people to properly understand Colombian Government on the country's account the rise of China. As developing countries countries whose cultures and attitudes are very infrastructure and established their presence in come increasingly into the equation, reaching different from their own, and an innocent mistake the country effective supplier agreements becomes ever more of can have serious consequences. ICMM’s Aidan Davy • Learn about upcoming regulations and how the a challenge. Moreover, once you’re involved with a warns: “Companies that fail to respect indigenous Dodd Frank Act 2010 will impact on your global supplier, it can be very difficult to terminate your peoples’ rights and interests are more likely to operations arrangement – and making the break in any event become embroiled in local and regional disputes and is often not the best solution. Suppliers need to • How to engage communities and integrate them conflicts”. In short, a one-size-fits-all model doesn’t adjust to your social and environmental requests. into your workforce work. In this session find out about the processes and And more important, they need to understand why management structures used by Barrick Gold on their • Practical information on how Marathon Oil has it’s crucial for them to do so. But how do you strike successful community relations schemes including a increased their stakeholder engagement with groups a balance between policing a supply chain and project in Chile which has resulted in new homes for located near assets to better understand their needs remedying it? 3000 people, technology for schools and tailored Marathon Oil, Amy Mifflin, Social Programs Manager • Find out how to effectively evaluate suppliers by business training for local people: Pacific Rubiales Energy, Fredrico Restrepo, Vice President Corporate Affairs tailoring questionnaires and scorecards to your • Expert advice on the best way to develop specific needs productive – and profitable – relationships with • How to ensure your suppliers do not merely agree indigenous peoples on paper. • Find out how Barrick Gold implement their Measure the success of your • Proven strategies to get suppliers to understand – policies on the ground. How do you get site staff CSR initiatives: Develop powerful and live up to – the social and environmental on board with CSR strategies? reporting techniques and standards you require • Practical information to help you quickly identify benchmark • How far down the supply chain do you need to the needs of different stakeholders – and secure go to effectively monitor your social and their co-operation In the current financial climate, calculating the environmental risks? • How to be responsible corporate citizens without value of your CSR policies is vital. But how can you Shell, Rebecca Nadel, Senior Regional Ventures Support taking on the role of government get your hands on meaningful and measurable Integrator Barrick Gold, Peter Sinclair, Vice President Corporate Social results? What’s needed is a tailor-made Responsibility comprehensive reporting program. One that enables CBSR, Trevor Hindmarch, Senior CSR Advisor you to identify key sustainability issues and report ExxonMobil, Senior Level Speaker to be confirmed shortly. back to your stakeholder groups. This session walks Please check our website. you through IPIECA’s recently-updated reporting frameworks and delivers valuable guidance drawn from 20+ companies and six industry organizations. You’ll also get up-to-speed with the certification Improve stakeholder relations: that’s currently most relevant to your company and Successful communications with make an informed decision about ISO26000, government, NGOs and currently in vogue with CSR professionals: employees • How Rio Tinto have made their CSR frameworks Understanding how best to communicate with stand alongside their business operations to GROUP DISCOUNTS reveal true value Why don’t you link up with the corporate stakeholder groups is a major challenge for any • Find out how IPIECA has developed a new affairs/social engagement/environmental company. Responding – and acquiescing – to reporting framework for internal and external management department and take advantage government regulations and navigating red tape can of our group discounts: swallow major resources. Engaging in debate with stakeholder audiences. Will it optimize your NGOs usually turns out to be costly, time-consuming reporting and be relevant? A Buy 3 conference passes – get the fourth one free and ultimately futile if the relationship has no basis • Practical information on ISO26000 certification: B Buy 4 conference passes – get one free in co-operation or mutual trust. Employing the best What’s most relevant and important to the future conference pass + a free subscription to people and ensuring their skill set is correct for the of your company and its forward progress? Ethical Corporation magazine job is another issue that often affects productivity Rio Tinto, John Hall, General Manager External Affairs Check the website for frequent updates on new speaker additions! www.ethicalcorp.com/risk-usa
  • 5. DAY 2 AGENDA 22 June 2011 Case Study: How ArcelorMittal Fracking: Establish health and Human rights violations: has preserved access to water safety best practices and How to safeguard your operations supplies - and minimized the minimize controversy from breaches of policy impact on the local environment There’s no doubt about it: Fracking equals UN Special Advisor on Business and Human Rights, A recent Ethical Corporation report, “Unlocking the profits controversy. In central Arkansas, where 800 Professor John Ruggie, has delivered his new in Water Savings”, reveals that 99% of sustainability earthquakes were recorded in just six months, two Protect, Respect, Remedy framework. managers say water is currently a “top-of-my-agenda” natural gas companies agreed to suspend use of Guidelines such as ISO26000 on social item. In this session ArcelorMittal will present a case injection wells. A New York Times investigative series responsibility have now been updated to reflect his study on their Sustain Our Great Lakes programme, which on the dangers associated with fracking has resulted work. Playing out against a backdrop of violence has restored 9000 acres of wetland, coastal and upland in officials declaring a moratorium on new activities and continuing uncertainty in the Middle East and habitat. What are your peers doing to cut water usage? until the middle of 2011 at the earliest. And then renewed criticisms of health and safety practices on How much money can a savvy water usage strategy there’s the impact of the Oscar-nominated movie, extractive sites, this session will get you up to speed Gasland. Nonetheless, the shift from oil to natural with policy changes you need to consider: save you? And what else should you be doing to gas is gaining momentum with Halliburton leading minimize irrevocable damage to the local landscapes? • How to carry out due diligence on human rights the way to mitigate environmental challenges by • The benefits of measuring your water use for swapping usual fracking chemicals with materials • Expert tips on innovative human rights policy for specific projects sourced entirely from the food industry: operating in conflict zones • How ArcelorMittal worked with communities and • Practical information from Halliburton on the • Human rights integration: Best practice methods issued grants to minimize damage to local habitats potential alternatives to traditional fracturing to ensure your detailed guidelines are integrated • Essential data to highlight how ArcelorMittal has chemicals. In what ways are these alternatives within corporate culture and management systems minimized their water and carbon footprints to beneficial to your company? • How to develop better labor relations – and make crucial savings • How to challenge environmental groups by maximize efficiency • How to identify – and calculate – risk from your responding effectively to criticisms and ensuring Rio Tinto, Matt Jeschke, Regional Communities Manager water management and footprint creation all your processes are transparent Syncrude, Kara Flynn, Public Affairs Manager strategies • Best practice from Halliburton on the fracture ArcelorMittal, Heather Loebner, Executive Director mapping technology that mitigates environmental ArcelorMittal USA Foundation and CR Governance Board risk to water sources • Sensible solutions on how best to liaise with local Project finance: Meeting communities, explain your safeguards against the banking sector’s lending Bridging the gap: Put CSR potential risks, and highlight benefits requirements Halliburton, Robert Sherman, Global Manager Health, strategies into action across Safety Sustainability Since 2003, the Equator Principles have been the a global site network WWF, Suzanne Apple, Vice President and Managing recognized guidelines companies need to follow in Director Business and Industry order to secure project finance. Over 70 banks conform Your site managers and their staff understand to the Equator Principles today, making it more environmental and operational issues. But there is important than ever to fully understand the often a knowledge gap when it comes to dealing requirements. What’s more, the IFC’s (International with social issues. So how can you bring boardroom Finance Corporation) latest sustainability guidelines strategies to life, and make them work on sites on environment, health and safety are making it even across the globe – especially in places where tougher and more complex to get your latest projects legislation can change rapidly and communities can off the ground. This session shows you how to make be divided over the right approach to take? the strongest possible case for project finance: • Tried and tested ways of encouraging buy-in from • The best way to structure your application local operational staff • First-hand advice: What potential investors want • Sensible solutions for dealing with on-site to see operational issues • What CSR standards must you reach to satisfy • Equip your operators with the skills they require investment requirements? to handle social issues with ease • Use results from social impact assessment to • Learn how to structure the training and support your bid application development of site staff and increase operational effectiveness § Check the website! Royal Bank of Scotland, Tim Bescoby, Head Environmental, Social Ethical Risk Cairns Energy, Khurram Naayaab, CSR Manager For frequent updates go to: Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Don Proebstel, Senior Social Environmental Analyst Xstrata, Elvie Granchero, Corporate Community Sustainability Manager www.ethicalcorp.com/risk-usa Acorn International, Dean Slocum, Principal Got a question? Give us a call on +1 800 814 34 59
  • 6. Practical advice on social environmental management for your industry Operating in conflict zones: Improve your reputation: Case Study: Suncor Energy - Structuring your operations Get your message across to the Thinking about the future: The to minimize financial risk media and stakeholder groups Oil Sands and their importance to the industry When it comes to exploration, extractive companies How long will it take BP to recover from the have always needed to mix pragmatism and The world is shrinking. The number of economically Deepwater Horizon disaster – or has its reputation idealism. But with this year’s wave of popular and politically sensitive areas is growing. And the been tainted, and if so, how many billion dollars high risk extractive sector is growing even riskier. uprisings sweeping the Middle East – and long- will continue to haemorrhage from its bottom line There’s an urgent need to deliver solutions that standing rulers ejected from office – how are ‘the rules’ changing? We’ve seen companies like ENI, in the years ahead? protect ways of life and the environment and enable TOTAL and BP evacuate their people from Libya. How our corporations to co-exist peacefully in these Even more pertinently, how can you stop locations. These challenges are encapsulated by the can a company integrate themselves both politically your own company’s good name being rapidly need to move forward in extracting the Oil Sands and socially into a country? Chevron has amassed destroyed if the worst should ever happen? And and fully grasp the benefits that natural gas great experience across the globe of operating in the meantime, are you doing everything extraction can bring to North American economies successfully in locations that are culturally different possible to share your successes and tap into currently overly reliant on imported oil. However, and lacking cohesive political stability. Find out how how can this be done both responsibly and new communication channels to broadcast your they tailor their management frameworks to each efficiently causing minimal impact to communities site in which they operate. Access to supplies is vital mission statement and goals? and the environment? In this session, Suncor no matter how perilous the political climate. But • How to develop and strengthen ties with Energy, the first company to extract the Oil Sands what’s the safest way to organize operations in the the media – and project a more positive image share their story. This closing session will leave you least stable countries in the world? with plenty of food for thought – and help spur • Utilize new communications channels • Preparing – and updating – contingency plans to ongoing discussion and debate with your peers: and improve brand awareness with sustainability ensure safety of staff and supplies with minimal • Learn how Suncor Energy has developed a sustainable measures and new partnerships water usage scheme for its extraction processes damage and loss • How best to handle negative situations – lessons • Tools to help the sector develop a unified natural gas • Best practice guidance on handling crises and evacuations with minimal business impact learned from other companies’ disasters extraction strategy in the North American tar sands • Risk management: Preparing a convincing • Best practice on minimizing the social and • How to build trust within communities – and environmental impact of extracting the Oil Sands alleviate tension – by collaborating with key PR strategy to combat and alleviate potential stakeholder groups crisis situations • Suncor Energy share their community strategy for engaging First Nations people by supporting • Learn how best to approach political situations Omya, James Hamilton, Vice President of Environmental business and incorporating local entrepreneur both nationally and globally - and act in the best and External Affairs into the company value chain interests of the company and its reputation CLF Ventures, Jasmine Tanguay, Associate Managing Suncor Energy, Patricia O'Reilly, Vice President Chevron, Silvia Garrigo, Manager Global Issues Director Communications and Public Affairs Acknowledgements to our Panel of Experts We would like to express special acknowledgment to our panel of experts who have really helped us zone into the core topics of this agenda. # Talisman Energy, Jim O’Driscoll, Vice President # TOTAL, Bertrand Janus, Sustainable Development # Halliburton, Bob Sherman, Global Manager External Relations Environment Manager Health, Safety Sustainability # ExxonMobil, Noa Gimelli, Corporate Citizenship # Vedanta, Tony Henshaw, Chief Sustainability Advisor # Suncor Energy, Patricia O’Reilly, Vice President Officer Communications Public Affairs # Hess Corporation, Doug Maddams, Social # BHP Billiton, Doris Thompson, Community Responsibility Advisor # Freeport-McMoran, Shari Knoerzer, Director Relations Advisor # Vale, Cory McPhee, Director Corporate Public Social Responsibility Affairs # Chevron, Lauren Berry, Corporate Responsibility Advisor # Baker Hughes, Melanie Brook-Lander, Health, # Newmont, Chris Anderson, Director Corporate External Affairs # ArcelorMittal, Charlotte Wolff, Corporate Safety Environment Director # ENI, Roberto Bossi, Sustainability Planning Responsibility Manager # Hess Corporation, Armand Zantman, Social Manager # ArcelorMittal, Heather Loebner, Executive Responsibility Advisor # Rio Tinto, John Hall, Corporate Relations Director USA Foundation and Corporate Manager Responsibility Manager # CBSR, Trevor Hindmarch, Senior CSR Advisor # CDC Group, Niclas During, ESG Manager # Noble Energy, David Shelfer # CBSR, Maria Jose Ramos, CSR Advisor Group discounts available - forward this brochure to your colleagues now
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  • 8. Designed specifically for the mining, oil gas, steel and other heavy industries Sav when e $500 How to Manage Social you re before gister 22 Ap ril 20 11! Environmental Risk in Oil OUR EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Gas, Mining and Steel CSR Implementation and Innovation for the Extractive Industry § 21-22 JUNE 2011 | HILTON DOUBLETREE, HOUSTON, TEXAS § 2 Day Conference Case Studies Focused Debate Networking www.ethicalcorp.com/risk-usa Business-specific answers: A unique opportunity to learn from peers who share your social environmental concerns Industry endorsed: Officially supported by ICMM IPIECA Best practice in extractive sector: Conference Agenda developed for the sector by the sector after months of primary research with senior executives from North America’s mining, oil gas, steel and other heavy industries Expert speakers: From CEOs to operational managers, your speaker faculty includes leading industry experts plus senior people who are hands-on in developing countries OFFICIAL SUPPORTING PARTNERS Practical case studies: Frank and honest accounts that you can learn from – and apply to your own operations Unrivalled networking opportunities: Build lasting relationships with senior executives from your industry and beyond Come and hear from this unrivalled line up of expert speakers! EVENT SPONSOR Barrick Gold, Peter Sinclair, Vice Shell, Rebecca Nadel, Senior Royal Bank of Scotland, Tim Rio Tinto, Matt Jeschke, Regional President Corporate Social Regional Ventures Support Bescoby, Head of Environmental, Communities Manager Responsibility Integrator Social Ethical Risk Pacific Rubiales Energy, Halliburton, Bob Sherman, Global Arcelor Mittal, Heather Loebner, Overseas Private Investment Fredrico Restrepo, Vice President Manager Health, Safety Executive Director USA Foundation Corporation, Don Proebstel, Corporate Affairs Sustainability Omya, James Hamilton, Vice Senior Social Environmental President Environmental Syncrude, Kara Flynn, ORGANIZED BY Suncor Energy, Patricia O’Reilly, Analyst Vice President Communications External Affairs Public Affairs Manager Xstrata, Elvie Granchero, Public Affairs Marathon Oil, Amy Mifflin, Social CBSR, Trevor Hindmarch, Corporate Community Acorn International, Dean Programs Manager Senior CSR Advisor Sustainability Manager Slocum, Principal Chevron, Silvia Garrigo, Manager Global Issues Rio Tinto, John Hall, General IPIECA, TBC WWF, Suzanne Apple, Vice Manager External Affairs President Managing Director Cairns Energy, Khurram Naayaab, CLF Ventures, Jasmine Tanguay, Business Industry CSR Manager ExxonMobil, TBC Associate Managing Director Check out our packed agenda and see who’s involved §