Charlotte Rutherford
Director of Sustainability
Fonterra
Charlotte Rutherford is the Director of Sustainability at Fonterra Co-operative Group and leads the implementation of all aspects of Fonterra’s commitment to be a leader in sustainability. Charlotte has worked in the strategic design and implementation of sustainability initiatives within the Co-op for over 20 years, including the recently released Climate Roadmap and SBTi verified 2030 targets. Charlotte is focused on connecting farmers to customers to create value from New Zealand dairying credentials and to drive long term sustainable performance. Through Charlotte’s leadership Fonterra takes a global outlook to sustainability, and remains focused on delivering to customer and regulatory requirements.
SESSIONS
DAY 2
3:00
Strategy Sessions
Scenario 1: Working collaboratively across gender lines to create inclusive workplaces
In a cross-departmental meeting, a team is discussing a new project. Tensions arise as a few team members dismiss ideas from others based on their gender.
Chantelle Stratford PSM, Chair, Global Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy, APEC – Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Scenario 2: Turning bad feedback into business growth
A business leader seeks team feedback on recent operational changes but receives vague, unhelpful, and overly negative responses.
Nicola Taylor, Co-founder, Tax Traders
Scenario 3: Navigating climate change challenges to leadership
A leader faces the challenge of integrating sustainable practices within the organisation, balancing profitability with environmental responsibility.
Charlotte Rutherford, Director of Sustainability, Fonterra
Scenario 4: Calling out microaggressions and discriminatory behaviour as it happens
During a team meeting, a manager notices subtle microaggressions directed at a colleague, such as dismissive comments about their ideas.
Anna Liumaihetau Darling, General Manager - People Experience, Sharesies