Join the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative, Vanderbilt Law School’s Private Climate Governance Lab, and the Tippie Social Impact Community for the kickoff of The Private Sector and the Planet speaker series. The first talk in this series is a fireside chat with Jill Sanchez, Vice President of Financial Reporting at Deere & Company. VP Sanchez will give a talk on:
"Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Corporate Governance and Reporting"
As businesses strive to meet changing stakeholder expectations, they must also navigate a complex web of evolving regulations and reporting requirements across the U.S., Europe, and beyond. Join Jill Sanchez, Vice President of Financial Reporting at John Deere, for a thought-provoking discussion on how companies are adapting to rapidly evolving corporate landscapes. In this engaging session, VP Sanchez will explore:
The latest changes in corporate governance and financial reporting—and what they mean for businesses;
The evolving role of shareholder engagement, including emerging rights and new expectations;
The trend toward increased transparency, and the risks the come with it.
With her expertise in corporate reporting, Jill will provide a big-picture perspective on how companies are balancing transparency, compliance, and stakeholder demands in a time of growing expectations and regulatory change. Don't miss this chance to gain insights from a leader at the forefront of corporate reporting in a time of transformation.
Registration is now open. Event information will be updated here: https://heli.law.uiowa.edu/privatesectorandtheplanet . Register using the form here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gDYPADKKRDsXps
About the Series:
The Private Sector and the Planet: Environmental Governance Across Industries is a year long speaker series exploring the critical role of private environmental governance in addressing 21st-century challenges. Hosted by the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative at the University of Iowa College of Law in collaboration with Vanderbilt Law School’s Private Climate Governance Lab and the Tippie College of Business’ Social Impact Community, the series features corporate leaders and change makers who are driving environmental efforts across diverse industries, including agriculture, energy, healthcare, and transportation. The four speakers in this series will be hosted in person between Nashville and Iowa City, while being live-streamed simultaneously to engage students, faculty, practitioners, and community members nationwide.
About the Speaker:
Jill Sanchez is the Vice President of Financial Reporting for Deere & Company, responsible for overseeing the preparation of the company's consolidated financial statements and providing accounting guidance and related counsel to company business units worldwide. Prior to this role, Sanchez was Director, Sustainability for the company, where she was responsible for leading the company’s sustainability strategy and execution, communicating the company’s ESG strategy and outcomes, and overseeing Deere’s sustainability reporting.