Frequently Asked Questions

Circularity is the premier gathering of professionals advancing solutions for the circular economy. Focused on accelerating systems change, Circularity empowers attendees to rethink how we make, sell, and circulate products in order to build a just, resilient, and regenerative economy.

u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eTrellis Group (u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://trellis.net/article/why-greenbiz-becoming-trellis/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eformerly GreenBizu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e) is a media and events company that accelerates the just transition to a clean economy. Through events that galvanize, stories that amplify, peer networks that bond and industry-leading analysis, we define markets and advance opportunities at the intersection of business, technology and sustainability. u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eWe are a passionate team of people that builds and empowers communities to confront the threats of climate change and solve the thorniest challenges of our time. u003ca href=u0022https://trellis.net/about-us/u0022u003eLearn more about what we dou003c/au003eu003c/spanu003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e.u003c/spanu003e

Volunteer roles include but are not limited to on-site registration support, A/V assistance, breakout session managing, and door monitoring. Each shift ranges from four to five hours and you are required to perform at least two shifts. When you are not volunteering, you will have full access to the conference, except for field trips.rnrnPlease note that your overnight accommodations, transportation, and anything not listed above is your responsibility and is not covered by Trellis Group.rnrnu003ca href=u0022https://airtable.com/appza5dlSe4vnNcCo/shryoND177JXfKymXu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eLearn more and apply today!u003c/au003e

u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eExplore our u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://trellis.net/topic/circular-economy/u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eCircular Economy articlesu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e for more valuable insights!u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eDiscover articles, case studies, and insights that highlight innovative strategies and successful circular economy initiatives. Whether you’re looking to enhance your knowledge or find actionable solutions for your organization, our circular economy content will equip you with the information you need to drive meaningful change.u003c/spanu003e

u003csection id=u0022who-attendsu0022u003eAt Circularity, you’ll join over 1,500 leaders, innovators, and practitioners committed to advancing circular economy solutions. Attendees include corporate sustainability professionals, product designers, sourcing experts, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, researchers, and non-profits from a variety of industries and value chains. This rich mix of expertise fosters opportunities to connect, learn, and drive systemic change.Below is a list of participants who have benefited from attending previous Circularity events.rnu003ctable style=u0022width: 100%;u0022 border=u00221u0022 cellspacing=u00220u0022 cellpadding=u002210u0022u003ernu003ctbodyu003ernu003ctr style=u0022background-color: #b43d95; color: #ffffff;u0022u003ernu003cthu003eJob Titleu003c/thu003ernu003cthu003eCompanyu003c/thu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eGlobal Lead, Product Circularityu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eAmazonu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eClosed Loop Program Manageru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eApple Incu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eSenior Vice President, Dispersions u0026amp; Resins, Americasu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eBASF Corporationu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eProject Engineeru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eBoeingu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eHead of Sustainabilityu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eBest Buyu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eSustainable Innovation Manageru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eCalvin Kleinu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eSenior Group Director Sustainabilityu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eCHANELu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eDirector, Product Operationsu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eCiscou003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eVenture Investoru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eClosed Looped Partnersu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eGlobal Emissions Manageru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eCostco Wholesaleu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eManager, Packaging Sustainabilityu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eDanone North Americau003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eSenior Director, Senior Distinguished Engineeru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eDell Technologiesu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eVP Product and Strategyu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eDeloitteu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eSustainability SCM Program Manageru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eDelta Air Linesu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eGlobal Sustainability Directoru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eDowu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eExecutive Lead for Plastics and Financeu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eEllen MacArthur Foundationu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eSVP of Net Zero Value Chainsu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eEnvironmental Defense Fundu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eRu0026amp;D Principal Engineeru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eGeneral Millsu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eSenior Circular Economy Engineeru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eGeneral Motorsu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003ePackaging Sustainability and Innovation Leadu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eGoogleu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eGlobal Lead of Sustainable Materials Innovationu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eHP Inc.u003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eDirector of Sustainabilityu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eKeurig Dr Pepperu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eVP, Communicationsu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eL’Oréalu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eChief Sustainability Officeru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eLevi Strauss u0026amp; Co.u003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eGlobal VP Packaging Sustainabilityu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eMars, Inc.u003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eSenior Project Manager, Circular Economyu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eMicrosoftu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eVP Sustainability for Nestle USAu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eNestleu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eDirector, Zero Waste u0026amp; Circularityu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eNikeu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eHead of CSR and Sustainabilityu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eNordstromu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eSenior Manager, Global Environmental Policyu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003ePepsiCou003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eScientific Communications Directoru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eProcter u0026amp; Gambleu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eSustainability Lead, Product and Circularityu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eRalph Laurenu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eGlobal Head of Circular Economy Solutionsu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eSAPu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eSustainability Associateu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eSeventh Generationu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eDirector Sustainable Brandsu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eTargetu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eChief Editor, AskNatureu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eThe Biomimicry Instituteu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eSustainability Directoru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eThe Coca Cola Companyu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eSenior Manager, Global Sustainabilityu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eThe North Faceu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eChief Executive Officeru003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eThe Recycling Partnershipu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eDirector, Private Brands Sustainability Initiativesu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eWalmart, Incu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003ctru003ernu003ctdu003eVice President, Plastic Waste and Businessu003c/tdu003ernu003ctdu003eWorld Wildlife Fundu003c/tdu003ernu003c/tru003ernu003c/tbodyu003ernu003c/tableu003ernu003c/sectionu003e

u003ca href=u0022https://whova.com/portal/w07@d7gtqXfJTb37tdwSpc1JGvPvb9@mAAShlmKnnVE=/?source=download_pageu0022u003eDownload the Whova event appu003c/au003e. Whova is the best way to access up-to-date agenda information, connect with other attendees and see all things Circularity in real-time.rnrnOn a desktop? u003ca role=u0022buttonu0022 href=u0022https://whova.com/portal/webapp/U5JJu8dsCYt28Sxix8cY/u0022 rel=u0022noreferreru0022u003eEnter the event on the Web App here.u003c/au003e

u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eIt’s our priority to ensure that our event operations reflect the same values we promote at our conferences – from minimizing and diverting our waste to strategically planning our menus to partnering with innovative organizations who share our goals, we put sustainability at the forefront of the conference planning process. Explore some of our programs and partnerships below to learn more about what exactly we’re doing to live by our values.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eIf you’re interested in sustainability partnership opportunities, reach out to u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022mailto:jessica@trellis.netu0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003ejessica@trellis.netu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e.u003c/spanu003e

u003cdiv data-block-id=u0022block-a48e61aa-b54d-4480-8110-932743fc5d73u0022u003eu003cstrongu003eCarbon Credits with CNaughtu003c/strongu003eu003c/divu003ernu003cdiv data-block-id=u0022block-a48e61aa-b54d-4480-8110-932743fc5d73u0022u003eTrellis is exclusively partnering with u003ca href=u0022https://www.cnaught.com/u0022u003eCNaughtu003c/au003e to mitigate the carbon footprint of each major conference using a diversified portfolio of high-integrity carbon credits.u003c/divu003ernu003cdiv class=u0022ql-blocku0022 data-block-id=u0022block-9b646b7a-6211-47b6-9702-120db506b21eu0022u003ernrnCNaught makes it easy to drive real climate impact through high-quality carbon credit portfolios that align with Oxford’s net zero offsetting principles. CNaught’s diversified portfolios contain only high-integrity projects that are also highly-rated by at least one independent third party to maximize impact and reduce risk.rnu003cdiv class=u0022ql-blocku0022 data-block-id=u0022block-0cb8747b-7689-40f0-bf3c-02ad77e6121du0022u003ernrnDelivering access to sophisticated buying strategies, previously available only to the largest buyers, CNaught enables companies of any size to take meaningful climate action.rnrnu003cstrongu003eCalculating our Emissions with TRACE by Islau003c/strongu003ernrnWe’ve partnered with u003ca href=u0022https://traceyour.events/u0022u003eTRACE by islau003c/au003e to help us calculate our emissions impact at our events. Whether you’re a busy event organizer, a business owner making decisions, or a sustainability officer with reporting and disclosure requirements, TRACE simplifies carbon and waste reporting, giving you what you need, when you need it.rnrnu003c/divu003ernu003c/divu003e

u003cstrongu003eTrellis Food Policyu003c/strongu003ernrnWe envision Trellis event meals as plant-rich, inclusive, delicious, abundant and waste-free. We engage the food service teams at all venues we collaborate with on creating low-carbon menus that respect diverse dietary preferences and nourish our guests — balancing our sustainability goals with the needs of our community and the venue’s capabilities. We also work with the venue team to address food waste every step of the way, continuing our learnings from our u003ca href=u0022https://info.greenbiz.com/rs/211-NJY-165/images/c23-case-study.pdf?_gl=1*ilksvg*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MjA0NjQ0ODcuQ2p3S0NBanduSzYwQmhBOUVpd0FtcEhad3pPNTlFX1hfS3hqOF9sdEJMZUlEUTRPNU1LZV9OZzZNcFdfVVJlb3RDVE1CRkNyM3lPRG9ob0N3NVFRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*ODE4MDUzMTE4LjE3MjIyNTg5MTk.*_ga*MTk1ODI3ODUzMC4xNjI3OTMyOTI3*_ga_YF33LS143Q*MTcyMzY2MTY3Ny42ODUuMS4xNzIzNjY2MzUyLjYwLjAuODg4ODk4MjI0u0026amp;_ga=2.131954892.2136078997.1723470322-1958278530.1627932927u0026amp;_gac=1.16458692.1720464487.CjwKCAjwnK60BhA9EiwAmpHZwzO59E_X_Kxj8_ltBLeIDQ4O5MKe_Ng6MpW_UReotCTMBFCr3yODohoCw5QQAvD_BwEu0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e2023 Astrapto Food Waste Trainingu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eMenu Planning with Greener by Defaultu003c/strongu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eWe’ve partnered with u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.greenerbydefault.com/u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eGreener by Defaultu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e, which consults with events and institutions to apply behavioral science to food policy, nudging diners towards sustainable plant-based options while preserving freedom of choice.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eFood Donation with Copiarnu003c/strongu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eu003ca href=u0022https://gocopia.com/u0022u003eCopiau003c/au003e is a proud Trellis Group partner, advancing sustainability initiatives by effectively managing food donations from Trellis events. By leveraging Copia’s advanced technology, donations are seamlessly matched to local nonprofits, creating a positive impact within the community while minimizing waste and greenhouse gas emissions from landfills.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eCopia is transforming how businesses large and small manage surplus by streamlining the donation process, making it easy to donate and track impact in real time. Together with partners like Trellis, Copia is combating food insecurity and helping our planet.u003c/spanu003e

u003cstrongu003eAchieving Circularity with Replenyshu003c/strongu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eWe’ve partnered withu003c/spanu003e u003ca href=u0022https://replenysh.com/u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eReplenyshu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e to enable material destinations with full traceability. During Circularity, we will collect and source-separate materials and compostables; Replenysh’s technology will then categorize, route, and track each material to end markets to be reintroduced into a brand’s supply chain.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eReplenysh enables brands to retrieve net-new circular material streams from businesses and communities with unprecedented transparency.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eTackling Hard-to-Recycle Waste with TerraCycleu003c/strongu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eOur Partnership with u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eTerraCycleu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e makes it possible to divert waste by recycling things that are not accepted by curbside services. Hard-to-recycle trash can be deposited in the Zero Waste Boxes with the corresponding waste stream found throughout the event venue.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eTerraCycle is an international and award-winning waste management company with a mission to eliminate the idea of waste.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSustainable Printing with YBCu003c/strongu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eWe have partnered withu003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.ybcproduction.com/u0022u003e u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eYBC Productionu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e to prioritize sustainability when it comes to all of our signage. YBC Production is dedicated to extending your brand presence, without extending your carbon footprint.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eBy recycling all eligible consumables, exclusively utilizing eco-friendly inks, and prioritizing the offset of our own carbon footprint, we print with a purpose. Learn more about YBC’s commitment to sustainabilityu003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.ybcproduction.com/sustainabilityu0022u003e u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003ehereu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eReusable Cups with r.Worldu003c/strongu003ernrnWe’ve partnered with u003ca href=u0022https://rworldreuse.com/u0022u003er.Worldu003c/au003e, to reduce single-use waste at water stations at the event. r.World is the nation’s No. 1 reuse platform, focused on building the infrastructure, platform and movement for the reuse economy. r.World provides simple, turnkey and cost-effective reusable alternatives – including r.Cup reusable cups and r.Ware reusable food ware containers – to replace single-use disposables. r.World makes reuse easy by providing a wide variety of reusable cups and containers, collection bins, delivery u0026amp; pick-up logistics, industrial wash facilities, program training, and more. r.World works with the world’s leading brands, national and local companies, corporate campuses, convention centers, venues, theaters, aquariums, zoos, and cultural institutions across the country…anywhere there is single-use waste.

u003cstrongu003eWater Restoration with BEFu003c/strongu003ernrnu003ca href=u0022https://businessforwater.org/u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eBusiness for Water Stewardship (BWS)u003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e, a program of the u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.b-e-f.org/u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eBonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF)u003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e, helps businesses work collaboratively with community and policy stakeholders to advance solutions that ensure people, economies, and ecosystems have enough clean water to flourish. BWS unlocks collective corporate action to accelerate real, measurable, and lasting water solutions. Since 2009, BEF has facilitated 100 corporate partners providing $28M in funding support to fund 450 water projects restoring over 45 Billion gallons of water to date.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cstrongu003eSustainability Strategy with Impact Collective Groupu003c/strongu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eWe’ve partnered with u003ca href=u0022https://impactcollectivegroup.com/u0022u003eImpact Collective Group (ICG)u003c/au003e to develop Trellis event’s sustainability strategy. With their support, we are evaluating our sustainability initiatives and policies and planning our future impact. ICG empowers companies to achieve peak performance through customized Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) solutions. With decades of experience across a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and education, our expert team excels in key sustainability standards and frameworks such as IFRS, ISO, GRI, TCFD, and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. ICG collaborates with leading universities and industry pioneers to ensure our clients’ long-term success and resilience. Learn more about us at impactcollectivegroup.com.u003c/spanu003e

u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eCircularity registrations are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, we can transfer your existing registration to a colleague or we can provide a credit memo for you to apply the amount you paid to a u003ca href=u0022https://trellis.net/events/u0022u003efuture Trellis Group eventu003c/au003e within one year. Please contact u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://trellis.net/events/circularity/contact-us/u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eour support team u003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eif you need to cancel or transfer your registration.u003c/spanu003e

u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eYou are no longer required to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test upon arriving onsite at Trellis Group events.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eFree COVID-19 tests will be available at registration for anyone who has cold or flu symptoms or believes they may have been exposed to COVID.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eIf you test positive for COVID-19, please follow the u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.htmlu0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eCDC isolation guidelinesu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e.u003c/spanu003e

Trellis Group expects that all Trellis Group events, activities and digital forums:rnu003culu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eAre safe, professional and respectful environments for all participants.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eAre places where people are free to express their identities and ideas.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eInclude everyone’s ideas, skills, and contributions.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eEncourage questions.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eEnsure relationships, conduct and conversations among event attendees, digital users, speakers, journalists, exhibitors and sponsors remain respectful, participatory, and productive.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eProvide an environment where individuals are free from all forms of discrimination or harassment.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eAggressive solicitation of sponsors, exhibitors, or other attendees is strictly prohibited. All attendees are expected to engage in respectful and non-disruptive interactions; violations may result in removal from the event without a refund.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cbu003eTrellis Group Anti-Harassment Policyu003c/bu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eTrellis Group is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. Harassment includes but is not limited to: offensive verbal or written comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion; sexual language or images in public spaces; deliberate intimidation; stalking; following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact; unwelcome sexual attention; unwarranted exclusion; and patronizing language or action.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eIf any participant at a Trellis event engages in harassing behavior, Trellis Group may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the events, activities and digital forums.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eIf you are harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the staff immediately by emailing u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022mailto:support@trellis.netu0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003esupport@trellis.netu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e or visiting the on-site registration desk. u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eStaff will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eIf you cannot reach a Trellis Group staff member and/or it is an emergency, please call 911 and/or remove yourself from the situation.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eWe value your attendance and hope that by communicating these expectations widely we can all enjoy a safe, inclusive environment.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eSpecial thanks to our friends at Code for America whose Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policies informed our own.u003c/spanu003e

Trellis Group’s Photography, Audio and Video Recording Policyrnrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eSponsors/Partners/Speakers:u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eRegistered sponsors, partners and speakers are welcome to take photos and record content of their prospective breakout sessions and side events. As a courtesy to speakers, please first receive approval from those recorded on a panel if planning to distribute the original content. Any photography or filming should not be disruptive to the event experience. Credit must be given to the event and event organizers, Trellis Group.u003c/spanu003ernu003culu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eNo photos/video recording of keynotes for commercial purposes or with professional equipment (whether or not audio is used)u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eNo photos/video recording of sessions unless you have a speaker participating in the session, you’ve received written approval from all speakers involved AND have notified your Trellis customer success manager (applicable to sponsors)u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eNo photos/video recording of general event areas such as the Expo for commercial purposes or with professional equipmentu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003ePhotos/video recording of your booth is okay as long as all of your equipment fits within your allotted booth spaceu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003ePress:u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eRegistered press are welcome to record program content for journalistic purposes. Credit must be given to the event and event organizers, Trellis Group.u003c/spanu003ernu003culu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eNo photos/video recording of keynotes for commercial purposes or with professional equipment (whether or not audio is used)u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e

u003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eTrellis purchases carbon credits through Carbon Direct. Effective January 1, 2024, California Assembly Bill 1305 on Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures requires companies that make climate claims related to carbon offset credits to disclose information about those claims and credits.u003c/spanu003ernrnu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eThe law requires a company that (1) makes claims of achieving “net zero emissions,” (2) sells a product it claims is “carbon neutral,” or (3) makes other similar claims related to the purchase or use of voluntary carbon offsets to:u003c/spanu003ernu003culu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eDisclose how those claims were verified;u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eShare progress toward how that goal is being measured;u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ern tu003cli style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022 aria-level=u00223u0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eDisclose whether there is independent third-party verification of the company data and claims listed.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eAs we have previously purchased carbon credits, we’ve provided information relevant to the disclosure requirements. u003c/spanu003eu003ca href=u0022https://app.cnaught.com/ab1305/trellisu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003eReview this PDFu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003cspan style=u0022font-weight: 400;u0022u003e for more information pertaining to our purchase.u003c/spanu003e