Michael Zabaneh
Vice President, Sustainability,
Retail Council of Canada
Retail Council of Canada (RCC)’s Retail Sustainability Conference returns October 29–30, 2025, at the Toronto Congress Centre, convening senior leaders from retail, CPG, and QSR alongside Canadian regulators, innovators, and global brands.
Experts defining tomorrow’s sustainability strategies
Discussions will span scope 3 emissions, greenwashing, circular design and recyclability, and feature a line-up of global sustainability thought leaders, among them:
- Sheri Flies, Senior Vice President, Global Sustainability and Compliance, Costco Wholesale
- Jim Andrew, Executive Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo
- Kristina Friedman, Head of Sustainability for North America, Unilever
- Ashley Fill, Director, Global Sustainability Communications, Procter and Gamble
Workshops driving real-world impact
New this year, an expanded program with half-day workshops designed to tackle the operational realities that senior executives face, offering solution-oriented discussions and clear actions to move forward.
Producer and Regulator Perspectives on EPR Transitions brings together producer and regulator perspectives on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), focusing on cost pressures, compliance, and oversight.
Enabling Zero-Emission Delivery, led by IKEA Canada and PowerON, will dig into fleet transition strategies, charging infrastructure, and the funding incentives available to help businesses accelerate adoption at scale.
“In Canada and around the world, regulators are advancing sustainability regulations, consumers are demanding greater transparency, and supply chains are being reshaped by circularity, climate resilience, and more responsible sourcing. In this environment of economic uncertainty and trade pressures, our role is clear: to keep pushing the needle forward through collaboration and shared goals. This conference is where leaders align strategy with innovation and partnerships that drive impact,” says Michael Zabaneh the Vice President, Sustainability at Retail Council of Canada.
RCC’s Retail Sustainability Conference is where Canada’s retail ecosystem and global leaders come together come together to advance sustainability objectives—for today and the future.
To learn more about the Retail Sustainability Conference, please visit rccretailsustainability.ca.
