The First 2 Years of the Biden Administration: Whats Happened so far in Environmental Policy & What Can We Expect in 2022
Toby Baker, TCEQ
David Fotouhi, Gibson & Dunn, former EPA Deputy and Acting General Counsel
Toby Hanna, ERM
Matt Leopold, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, former EPA General Counsel
The First 2 Years of the Biden Administration: What’s Happened so far in Environmental Policy & What Can We Expect in 2022
Toby Baker, TCEQ
David Fotouhi, Gibson & Dunn, former EPA Deputy and Acting General Counsel
Toby Hanna, ERM
Matt Leopold, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, former EPA General Counsel
Renewable fuel incentives continue to evolve with the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This new legislation provides opportunities for renewable fuel manufacturers, such as expanded and more lucrative credit programs, but also establishes new challenges including linking credits to established carbon intensity targets. We explore these new programs, potential impacts on existing manufacturers, and the anticipated effects on the broader renewable fuel market and new investments.
Owners act and think differently than employees. To an owner, a business is more than a source of income. It’s part of their identity. They view its success as their own. But what if you could inspire your employees to tap into the ownership mindset? In this inspiring keynote, Kerry Siggins shares how she led her company in making a dramatic shift in mentality from an employee mindset to an ownership mindset and how doing so turned paycheck players into top performers
A strong leader is defined by their unwavering moral ethical values, resilience in the face of adversity, and the ability to act with integrity, honesty and loyalty despite pressures to deviate or to be more like the other leaders around them. Character-based leadership is an approach that centers on the ethical dimensions of leadership. Leaders who adhere to this philosophy recognize that their decisions and actions have lasting impacts on individuals, organizations, and society. One's character is created, whereas leadership is learned. Come ready to learn the benefits of leading with character. This Women in Industry session is brought to you by the Women in Industry Committee.
Character-based leadership and ethical decision making – Empowering Women in Industry
A strong leader is defined by their unwavering moral ethical values, resilience in the face of adversity, and the ability to act with integrity, honesty and loyalty despite pressures to deviate or to be more like the other leaders around them. Character-based leadership is an approach that centers on the ethical dimensions of leadership. Leaders who adhere to this philosophy recognize that their decisions and actions have lasting impacts on individuals, organizations, and society. One's character is created, whereas leadership is learned. Come ready to learn the benefits of leading with character.
Open to registered women attendees only. RSVP by March 8.
As our industry is evolving so is our workforce. With a changing workforce the industry faces both challenges and opportunities. This session will explore changing dynamics in the petrochemical industry and how companies are attracting and retaining top talent.
Trust is the cornerstone of effective employee relations, acting as a critical element that influences organizational success and employee well-being. It fosters a culture of mutual respect and enhances employee engagement and loyalty. In environments where trust prevails, companies experience increased productivity, innovation, lower turnover, and reduced employee risk. Join us for an engaging discussion that goes beyond traditional ER approaches, offering practical insights into building and maintaining trust in the workplace. In this session, we will:
• Explore insights from the latest research on establishing trust in the workplace.
• Discover why employees now expect transparency from their leaders.
• Understand how employee relations is emerging as a key factor in driving retention, the employee experience, and employee well-being.
• Hear how two prominent organizations have developed an innovative blueprint for establishing trustworthy employee relations.
• Learn how AI is shaping employee relations and the crucial considerations to be mindful of in this emerging area.
As industries of scientists and engineers, problem-solvers and innovators, we challenge ourselves every day to operate more efficiently and do more with less.