Indo-US Expert Session for Material Founders
Decoding Data: Landing Pilots with Global Brands
We’re hosting an expert session with Sonay Aykan to unpack how the world’s largest companies evaluate sustainable innovation.
Sonay Aykan is the Global Director of Sustainability Performance Data & Analytics at Mars and the Former Director of ESG & Sustainability at Colgate-Palmolive. A 2021 UN Global Compact SDG Pioneer and lecturer at Columbia University, Sonay is a world-class specialist in the metrics that drive corporate decision-making and global supply chain integration.
In this session, we’ll focus on:
Navigating KPIs & Scope 3: Stop guessing which metrics matter. We’ll break down the specific ESG and performance data points from carbon intensity to water usage, that move the needle for corporate decision-makers trying to hit aggressive Net Zero goals.
Building a Risk-Proof Data Room: Learn how to build a data room that satisfies rigorous risk assessments, understands the difference between marketing and procurement certifications, and uses ISO-compliant data to build trust.
You’ll walk away with a clearer sense of:
How to align your data with the Scope 3 and materiality goals of Fortune 500 brands.
Which certifications are mandatory to land a pilot versus which ones can wait.
The Data Language needed to move your material from a curiosity to necessity.
This session is part of the Indo-US Founders Forum by Terrarium, designed for founders building next-gen materials who are ready to bridge the gap between lab to market.
Note: We follow Chatham House Rules. This session will not be recorded. Participants are free to use the information received during a meeting, but they cannot reveal the identity or affiliation of any speaker or participant.
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If you’re developing a new material and want to stop the endless conversation cycle with big brands, this one’s for you.