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Join us for an in-person CLE workshop for experts and attorneys:

Environmental Justice: Fair and Equal Considerations in Business

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 | 9:00 am–5:00 pm  EST

Join us in Arlington for an
in-person CLE workshop

Ramboll Arlington office
4245 Fairfax Drive
First-floor conference room
Arlington, VA 22203
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Join us at our Arlington, Virginia office, conveniently located at the Ballston Metro stop, for a free, full-day workshop on environmental justice (EJ) including discussions on:

  • Regulatory drivers, tools, and interpretation of scores
  • Siting considerations and permitting
  • Public engagement/involvement
  • Environmental and social governance (ESG)
  • Industry panel: EJ in real life

The day will include breakfast, lunch, and a networking reception following the workshop.

Attendees are eligible for CLE credits.

View the full agenda. 

For questions, contact Alma Feldpausch.

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Agenda

8:30 am  Breakfast and check-in

10:00 am  Introduction | Alma Feldpausch, Ramboll

10:15 am Regulatory drivers, tools, and interpretation of scores

We'll begin with an overview of emerging EJ regulations and EJ tools developed by a variety of agencies. We'll then discuss the intended purpose of the most commonly used EJ tools, how the tools can be used to assess community demographics, environmental burdens and exposure, and how tools have informed company operations and project plans.

Speakers:

11:15 am Break

11:30 am Siting considerations and permitting

As businesses plan for new industrial facilities or to expand existing ones, EJ considerations are increasingly a priority in the early stages of site selection and development, particularly in the context of permitting. Our panel will use real-life examples to illustrate how EJ has factored into siting and permitting decisions and outcomes amidst the evolving federal and state regulatory landscape.

Speakers:

  • Moderator: Kelli Calhoon, Ramboll
  • Micky Shetty, Ramboll
  • Scott Henderson, Covanta
  • Andrew (Andy) Levine, Stradley Ronon

12:30 pm Lunch

1:30 pm Public engagement and involvement

The process of developing a successful community engagement plan requires thoughtful analysis, data-driven strategic planning, and applicant-initiated dialog across stakeholders. During this session experiences and lessons learned will be presented and discussed, with a focus on adaptable strategies and benefits of early two-way engagement.

  • Moderator: Alicia Smith, Ramboll
  • Claire Bienvenu, Liskow
  • Emily von Qualen, Liskow
  • Courtney Taylor, Ramboll
  • Prianka Sharma, American Road and Transportation Builders Association 

2:30 pm Break

2:45 pm Environmental and social governance (ESG)

There's a shared ethical framework that supports both EJ and ESG considerations in business. This session will explore that framework through panel discussions and interactions with audience participants. 

Speakers:

  • Moderator: Kelly Guyton, Ramboll
  • Karen Bennett, Earth & Water Law
  • Kathy Miller Perkins, Miller Consultants, PBC, CEO
  • Michael K. Plumb, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

3:45 pm Industry panel: EJ in real life

Participate in a discussion with our panelists from a variety of industry sectors on how industry is (or isn’t) incorporating EJ into day-to-day business.

Speakers:

  • Moderator: Debra A. Kaden, Ramboll
  • Uni Blake, American Petroleum Institute
  • Brendan Mascarenhas, American Chemistry Council
  • Michael Jensen, Waste Management
  • Caitlin McHale, National Mining Association

5:00 pm Reception

Practicing responsible sustainability

Environmental and social responsibility are at the core of our operations. We’ve witnessed the evolution of sustainability through the unique lens of our diverse geography, and understand the complexities and importance of assessing the environmental, financial, and societal impacts of any engagement or solution. That’s why environmental justice – the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies – is a cornerstone of our commitment to creating sustainable societies where people and nature thrive.