Join the baking sector’s Energy & Environment Professionals on January 28th as we discuss priorities for the pending year.  We need your insight and input!! We will have updates on what to expect both in the legislative and regulatory arenas as the Administration changes.  Learn what our State Affairs Working Group expects in 2021 regarding single use plastics and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).  We will also seek your input on where resources should be focused in the Energy & Environment arena! 

Full Session 1:00pm – 3:00pm

1:00pm - 1:05pm Introductions & Agenda Review  

• Chris Wolfe, Corporate Director, Environmental and Sustainability, Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. & Margaret Ann Marsh, VP Sustainability & Environmental, Flowers Foods

1:05pm - 1:25pm New Congress & Legislative Agenda What to Expect

• Lee Sanders, ABA Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Lauren Williams, ABA Director Government Relations

1:25pm - 1:40m Biden Administration EPA Priorities

• Max Williamson, Esq. Williamson Law & Policy

1:40pm - 2:00pm Update on EPA Region 5 Proof Boxes

• Calculating Potential Bakery Emission Sources - Rasma Zvaners, Vice President Regulatory & Technical Services

2:00pm - 2:30pm - Recycling Outlook for 2021

• ABA’s State Affair Working Group Recycling/ Single Use Plastics Priorities for 2021 - Kelly Knowles, Vice President, Political and State Affairs
• CBA’s Approach to Achieving America’s Recycling Future - Meghan Stasz, Vice President, Packaging and Sustainability, Consumer Brands Association & Spencer Pederson, Vice President, Federal Affairs, Consumer Brands Association

2:30pm - 3:00pm Baking Sector Challenges / Priorities for 2021

• Discussion & Priority Identification - All

3:00pm - Adjourn