Sustainability Council

The Sustainability Council is a collaborative networking group open to senior executives and their designees within NRF member companies. The council’s focus is on corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and related sustainability issues.

The NRF Sustainability Council provides members the opportunity to discuss best practices and spotlight key CSR, ESG and sustainability issues. The council works to identify specific opportunities to reduce business risk and costs, enhance brand value, increase customer and employee engagement, and create additional business value.

Meetings

The council convenes through a virtual call on the second Tuesday of every month and meets in-person at NRF Retail’s Big Show, held in New York City each January.

Eligibility

The Sustainability Council is open to senior executives and their designees within NRF retail member companies, such as the chief sustainability officer or VPs, directors and managers, CSR, ESG or at NRF’s discretion.

Sustainability resources

NRF Briefing with Covington & Burling on Supreme Court Climate Ruling

Members only

Sustainability

NRF explores the different ways that retailers incorporate sustainable practices into their businesses.

Supply Chain Resource Center

NRF works with supply chain professionals to develop resources and policies that improve the retail industry.

Retail Events

NRF produces and supports events all year long. Explore our featured events or browse through our full calendar.

NRF Sustainability Council Monthly Calls

Understanding the impact of California’s climate disclosure laws

Log in to watch this members-only webinar featuring legal experts from Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP. California Governor Newsom signed two climate disclosure bills passed by the California Legislature that will affect larger NRF members.

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Certifying the auditors: Setting standards for independent social compliance audits

Watch this members-only webinar to learn more about the Association of Professional Social Compliance (APSCA) program. Speakers from the APSCA, the Walt Disney Company and Home Depot will discuss the importance of having certified auditors performing social compliance audits.

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Circularity and sustainability in the retail industry

Watch this members-only webinar to learn more about circularity in the retail industry and how it contributes to necessary sustainability efforts.

Watch the webinar

How to join

To join the NRF Sustainability Council or learn more about NRF’s sustainability-focused activities, contact Scot Case, NRF’s vice president of CSR and sustainability policy.

The NRF Sustainability Council is open to senior executives and their designees within NRF member companies who focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) and related sustainability issues or at NRF’s discretion.

NRF Membership

Interested in joining a council, but unsure which one is right for you or unsure of your company’s membership status? We want you to be part of our retail community. Connect with the team today at membershipinfo@nrf.com to learn more.