SCALE GREEN 2024 SPEAKERS

Leading STR Sustainability Experts

Graham Donoghue will be speaking at SCALE Green

Graham Donoghue

CEO of Sykes
Claire Binns will be speaking at SCALE Green

Claire Binns

Senior Impact Manager at Sykes

Bob Garner

Founder & CEO EnviroRental

Vanessa de Souza Lage

CEO Sustonica
Marc Ribail

Marc Ribail

Founder & CEO at QALIA
Nikki Mattei

Nikki Mattei

Sustainability Marketing Specialist
Rachel Parsons will be speaking at SCALE Green

Rachel Parsons

Sustainability & Leadership Coach at The What If Department
Ufi Ibrahim is speaking at Scale Green

Ufi Ibrahim

CEO at Energy & Environmental Alliance

Katy Davis

Head of ESG at Host and Stay

James Dent

Sustainability Program Director at Sustonica

Dale Smith

Founder & CEO at Host and Stay
Seb Grosjean is speaking at Scale Green

Sébastien Grosjean

CEO & Founder at Smily

SCALE Green 2024 Schedule

11.30 – 12.00

Doors Open

Attendee arrival and registration

12.00 – 12.30

Why we are here and why it matters

Introduction to the day. Why eco-friendly stays matters to travelers and how you can respond.

SPEAKERS

Bob Garner (Envirorental) & Nikki Mattei (Sustainability Marketing Consultant)

12.30 – 12.55

Purpose and Profit in Vacation Rentals

Explore a three-dimensional approach for aligning business strategies with practical impacts: enhancing business performance, enriching company culture, and reducing environmental footprint.

SPEAKER

Graham Donoghue (Sykes Holiday Cottages)

12.55 – 13.40

Lunch

Plant-based lunch and time to network with show partners.

13.40 – 14.05

Engage & Empower: Community and Guest Involvement

The dynamic benefits of involving guests in your journey, showcasing how this engagement can enhance their experience and create a positive ripple effect in your local community.

SPEAKER

Dale Smith (Host and Stay)

14.05 – 14.30

Sustainability Advocacy: Guiding Owners to Green Choices

Explore persuasive strategies for property managers to demonstrate the long-term value and necessity of sustainable investments to owners, ensuring a mutual commitment to eco-friendly and profitable short-term rentals.

SPEAKER

Rachel Parsons (What If Department)

14.30 – 14.55

Certification Advantage: Beyond the Basics

The benefits of achieving certification, starting with easily attainable measures and progressing to advanced steps, demonstrating how these credentials can significantly elevate your property’s appeal and sustainability profile.

SPEAKERS

Vanessa de Souza Lage (Sustonica) & Marc Ribail (Qalia)

14.55 – 15.20

New Metrics for Banks, Investors, and Regulators

Explore the emerging metrics and standards shaping the decisions of banks, investors, and regulators, and learn how to leverage these for sustainable growth and compliance in the evolving market landscape.

SPEAKER

Ufi Ibrahim

15.20 – 15.35

Coffee Break

Short break before the pitch sessions.

15.35 – 16.10

Sustainability vendor pitch

Vendors’ pitch, learn about useful products/services for your short-term rental company.

SPEAKERS

Sébastien Grosjean (Smily)
Matt Guest (Composty)
Steven Core (Voltshare)
Alondra Palomino (Minut)
Jacob Wedderburn-Day (Treepoints)
Liberty Bollen (Compare Your Footprint)
Thomas Panton (Canopey)
Siana Vesselinova (PriceLabs)
Charlotte Mcintosh (Krystal)

16.10 – 16.40

Sustainability in Action: A Roundtable with Industry Leaders on Setting, Implementing, and Measuring Goals

In this roundtable, industry experts discuss the essentials of Strategic Planning for Sustainability, provide insights on Measuring and Reporting Impact, and share practical advice for SMEs aiming to enhance their sustainability practices.

SPEAKERS

Katy Davies (Host & Stay), Claire Binns (Sykes Holiday Cottages), James Dent (Sustonica)

MODERATOR

Vanessa de Souza Lage (Sustonica)

16.40 – 17.00

Final Word

Wrap up of the day with a concise summary and clear next steps. Bob Garner will highlight key takeaways, offer guidance on ongoing support, and inspire a collective call to action towards a sustainable future.

SPEAKER

Bob Garner (Envirorental)