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Charlene Collison, Managing Director, Collaborations and Partnerships, BSR Charlene Collison Managing Director, Collaborations and Partnerships, BSR London Charlene develops and implements strategies to engage BSR member companies and other stakeholders in high-impact collaborations for sustainable development.

Key Points As sustainability reporting becomes increasingly regulated, companies are reassessing the role and value of voluntary reporting. Mandatory reporting is changing what companies disclose, with greater emphasis on structured, controlled, comparable, and assurance-ready information. However, this does not make voluntary reporting obsolete. BSR tackles key questions on today’s reporting trends.

Webinar October 20, 2026 10 - 11 am EDT Energy systems sit at the heart of both the climate crisis and the transition to a low-carbon economy. As the largest source of global greenhouse gas emissions, failure to rapidly decarbonize the energy sector risks crossing climate tipping points, with severe ecological, social, and economic consequences for vulnerable populations and long-term investors.

Laura is a global expert on corporate sustainability, with two decades of experience in strategy consulting and has advised senior executives at global companies across a range of industry sectors and sustainability issues. As Chief Impact Officer (CIO), the first in the organization’s 30-year history, Laura focuses on maximizing the impact of BSR’s work with its network of over 300 members, both through direct engagement on project work and as a mentor for teams throughout the organization.

Julie Dugard Associate Director, Climate and Nature, BSR Julie Dugard Associate Director, Climate and Nature, BSR Paris Julie serves as Manager of BSR’s Climate team, where she brings over 10 years of experience in corporate sustainability and climate action and supports BSR members with their climate strategies.

BSR Members Only New York October 8, 2026 10 am - 7 pm EDT Members, Please Login Email Address Password Remember me for two weeks. Forgot Your Password Join fellow BSR members from across the U.S. in New York City on October 8 for a collaborative, closed-door gathering focused on sharing practical insights, learning from peers, and accelerating sustainability action and implementation.

Diederik has been a recognized leader in sustainable business for more than 20 years. He joined BSR following a distinguished career, including several leadership roles as President, Europe at Glass Lewis & Co; EVP at Morningstar Sustainalytics; and Chair of US Social Investment Forum (US SIF). He currently serves as Chair of the Board at Knology, a nonprofit focused on knowledge and learning.

New York September 22, 2026 9 - 11 am EDT Physical climate risks can materially affect business and financial performance. Extreme weather can increase operating and input costs, damage assets, disrupt supply chains, create quality and price volatility, and require unplanned capital investments. At the same time, climate risks affect the workers, communities, and ecosystems that businesses depend on to operate and create long-term value.

Large companies rely on strong talent in sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and related functions to manage issues that shape business performance. These professionals often sit close to growth opportunities, emerging risks, and market signals. The challenge is turning that expertise into enterprise action.

Charlene Collison Managing Director, Collaborations and Partnerships, BSR Charlene Collison Managing Director, Collaborations and Partnerships, BSR London As Director, Collaborations, Charlene develops and implements strategies to engage BSR member companies and other stakeholders in high-impact collaborations for sustainable development.