Terras Tuscany 2025

The intimate sustainability gathering

Villa Lena, Tuscany

June 16-18, 2025

Terras Tuscany 2025 united global sustainability executives for a high-level leadership event - blending open dialogue, nature, and discussion formats in a unique setting.

A patio with a tree at Terras Lausanne

Terras Tuscany 2025 at a glance

Terras Tuscany 2025 was a curated, invitation-only event for global leaders in sustainability. 
The gathering featured Anisa Costa, CSO at Rivian, and Lucia Silva, CSO at Generali, focusing on AI & Sustainability, CSRD/CSDDD, Leadership, and Scope 3 Decarbonization.

TES presenting at Terras Tuscany.
80

Sustainability Leaders

3

Impactful Days

1

Unique Location

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Terras Tuscany 2025 attendees and speakers

At Terras Tuscany, you’ll engage closely with sustainability leaders and speakers from Rivian, Starbucks, Nokia, and more. Over three days, dine and exchange ideas with executives in a remarkable setting.

Anisa Costa, Chief Sustainability Officer at RivianAnisa Costa, Chief Sustainability Officer at Rivian
Anisa Costa
Chief Sustainability Officer at Rivian
Portrait of Nancy Mahon, Chief Sustainability Officer, Estée Lauder.Portrait of Nancy Mahon, Chief Sustainability Officer, Estée Lauder.
Nancy Mahon
Chief Sustainability Officer at Estée Lauder
portrait of Gregg Meyer, Chief Sustainability Officer, Steve Madden.portrait of Gregg Meyer, Chief Sustainability Officer, Steve Madden.
Gregg Meyer
Chief Sustainability Officer at Steve Madden
Iris Van der Veken, Executive Director at WJI2030Iris Van der Veken, Executive Director at WJI2030
Iris Van der Veken
Executive Director at WJI2030
Portrait of Michael Kobori, Fmr. Chief Sustainability Officer, StarbucksPortrait of Michael Kobori, Fmr. Chief Sustainability Officer, Starbucks
Michael Kobori
Fmr. Chief Sustainability Officer, Starbucks
Portrait of Teresa Johnson, Partner, Arnold & PorterPortrait of Teresa Johnson, Partner, Arnold & Porter
Teresa Johnson
Partner at Arnold & Porter
Sree Kancherla is the Global Director of Sustainability at KearneySree Kancherla is the Global Director of Sustainability at Kearney
Sree Kancherla
Global Director of Sustainability at Kearney
Lucia Silva is the Chief Sustainability Officer at GeneraliLucia Silva is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Generali
Lucia Silva
Chief Sustainability Officer at Generali
Robert H. Edwards
Managing Director at Hamilton Clark
Portrait of Dr. Elena Morettini, Global Head Sustainable Business, Globant.Portrait of Dr. Elena Morettini, Global Head Sustainable Business, Globant.
Dr. Elena Morettini
Global Head of Sustainable Business at Globant
Portrait of Kurt Harrison, Founder and Co-Head, Global Sustainability Practice at Russell Reynolds AssociatesPortrait of Kurt Harrison, Founder and Co-Head, Global Sustainability Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates
Kurt Harrison
Founder and Co-Head, Global Sustainability Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates
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Keynotes

Terras welcomed keynotes by Nancy Mahon (CSO at Estée Lauder) on what’s beyond ESG, Gregg Meyer (CSO at Steve Madden) on the power of communities, Lucia Silva (CSO at Generali) on the future strategy of insurers, and Kurt Harrison (Russell Reynolds Associates) on the rise of the impact-driven CSO.

Beyond ESG: Staying Relevant in a Shifting Sustainability Landscape
Nancy explored how global brands must evolve beyond ESG to stay relevant, credible, and impactful in a rapidly shifting sustainability landscape.
Speaker:
Nancy Mahon
Chief Sustainability Officer, Estée Lauder
Panelists:
Why Climate Action Starts With Community
On the power of human-to-human connections.
Speaker:
Gregg Meyer
Chief Sustainability Officer, Steve Madden
Panelists:
Energy, Risk & Resilience: How Insurers Lead in a Changing Climate

Lucia showed how insurers like Generali are redefining risk, advancing energy security, and shape climate resilience in a volatile world.
Speaker:
Lucia Silva
Panelists:
The Rise of the Impact-Driven CSO
Kurt explored how today’s CSOs are evolving from risk managers to strategic leaders driving growth, resilience, and business transformation.
Speaker:
Kurt Harrison
Panelists:

Panels and workshops

Terras Tuscany 2025 featured panels on "Decarbonization," "AI & Sustainability," "Gender Equity," "Transition Plans," a "Sustainability Leadership Masterclass," and a workshop on "Narrative as a Strategy."

Terras attendees exchanging transformative ideas
Anisa Costa, CSO at Rivian, and Michael Kobori, CSO at Starbucks discussing sustainability leadeship.
Terras Attendees co-creating future solutions
Sunset over Terras Tuscany event location
Decarbonization: From Ambition to Supply Chain Impact
We discussed how leading companies turn Scope 3 goals into actionable strategies across complex global supply chains.
Speaker:
Panelists:
Terras attendees exchanging transformative ideas
Nancy Mahon
Chief Sustainability Officer, Estée Lauder
Terras attendees exchanging transformative ideas
Sree Kancherla
Global Director of Sustainability, Kearney
Bridging the Gap: Why Gender Equity Is Essential to Climate Leadership
Iris and Anisa discussed why advancing gender equity is key to effective climate leadership,and how inclusive leadership drives stronger, more resilient outcomes.
Speaker:
Panelists:
Anisa Costa
Chief Sustainability Officer at Rivian
Iris Van der Veken
Executive Director, WJI2030
Sustainability Leadership Masterclass
This masterclass provided actionable insights from top global leaders on how to drive bold sustainability strategies, secure executive buy-in, and lead lasting transformation across industries.

Speaker:
Panelists:
Anisa Costa, CSO at Rivian, and Michael Kobori, CSO at Starbucks discussing sustainability leadeship.
Anisa Costa
Chief Sustainability Officer at Rivian
Anisa Costa, CSO at Rivian, and Michael Kobori, CSO at Starbucks discussing sustainability leadeship.
Michael Kobori
Fmr. Chief Sustainability Officer, Starbucks
AI for Sustainability: Scaling Impact in an Energy-Hungry World
This panel explored how AI can accelerate climate solutions while balancing energy demands, ethical use, and real-world implementation.
Speaker:
Mona Naqvi
Founder and Principal at The Market Futurist
Panelists:
Terras Attendees co-creating future solutions
Mary Wilson
Founder and CEO, Taza
Terras Attendees co-creating future solutions
Laura Puustjärvi
Head of Sustainability Strategy, Siemens
The Transition Imperative: From Regulation to Real-World Impact
This panel explored how companies turn regulatory pressure into tangible climate action, bridging CSRD, CSDDD, and energy transition with real-world execution.
Speaker:
Robert H. Edwards
Panelists:
Sunset over Terras Tuscany event location
Teresa Johnson
Partner, Arnold & Porter
Sunset over Terras Tuscany event location
Dr. Elena Morettini
Global Head Sustainable Business, Globant
Narrative as Strategy: How Climate Leaders Build Trust and Drive Change

Simon led this interactive roundtable exploring how trust, media, and bold storytelling shape the public climate narrative and drive action.
Speaker:
Simon Glynn
Founder at Zero Ideas
Panelists:
Cultivating the Future: Transforming Agriculture for Climate Resilience.
We discovered how regenerative agriculture, water stewardship, and food system innovation can strengthen climate resilience and secure our planet’s future.
Speaker:
Panelists:
Monica Altamirano
Monica Altamirano, Board Member at CAEI
Denise Janer
Director of Sustainability and Impact at Wovoka

Connections at Terras Tuscany

Informal moments at Terras Tuscany sparked fresh ideas, networking, collaboration, and partnerships through candid conversations between sessions outdoors.

Meals and moments at Terras Tuscany

Terras Tuscany brought leaders together over breakfasts, dinners, and unique activities like wine tasting and sound meditation, creating meaningful connections and new ideas for sustainability action.

Engage with global leaders at Terras Tuscany 2025

Companies including Rivian, Generali, Starbucks, Estée Lauder, Siemens, and Nokia are part of Terras events, and many continue to return across Terras New York and Terras Lausanne.

Terras Tuscany: At the heart of Tuscany

Terras Tuscany takes place at Villa Lena, located between Pisa and Florence, is Italy's top eco-friendly destination, praised by VOGUE as a 'dream vacation for barefoot luxury.

Terras Tuscany 2025 agenda

Participate in workshops, panels, and masterclasses on sustainability leadership, knowledge exchange, and generating actionable insights to apply directly in your business.

Day 1 - Welcome and immersion

Terras Tuscany 2025 begins with insights on community-led climate action from Gregg Meyer (Steve Madden), followed by a panel on supply chain decarbonization with leaders from Estée Lauder, Rewind, Kearney, and 2150. Kurt Harrison (Russell Reynolds) closes with a keynote on the future of sustainability leadership.

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Day 2 - Engagement

Day two features insights from leaders at Generali, Siemens, Nokia, TAZA, and Estée Lauder. Sessions explore AI, regenerative agriculture, and sustainability leadership.
The day includes curated networking activities, a shared gala dinner under the stars, and ends with a keynote from Nancy Mahon on leading beyond ESG.

Day 3 - Commitment

The last day begins with a high-level dialogue on transition plans, regulation, and real-world impact.
Sessions follow on gender equity in climate leadership and how storytelling shapes public trust.
The day concludes with a powerful reminder that how we communicate climate action is as critical as the action itself.

Terras Tuscany 2025 agenda

Participate in workshops, panels, and masterclasses on sustainability leadership, knowledge exchange, and generating actionable insights to apply directly in your business.

Day 1 - Welcome and immersion

Terras Tuscany 2025 begins with insights on community-led climate action from Gregg Meyer (Steve Madden), followed by a panel on supply chain decarbonization with leaders from Estée Lauder, Rewind, Kearney, and 2150. Kurt Harrison (Russell Reynolds) closes with a keynote on the future of sustainability leadership.Terras Tuscany 2025 begins with insights on community-led climate action from Gregg Meyer (Steve Madden), followed by a panel on supply chain decarbonization with leaders from Estée Lauder, Rewind, Kearney, and 2150. Kurt Harrison (Russell Reynolds) closes with a keynote on the future of sustainability leadership.

Day 2 - Engagement

Day two features insights from leaders at Generali, Siemens, Nokia, TAZA, and Estée Lauder. Sessions explore AI, regenerative agriculture, and sustainability leadership.The day includes curated networking activities, a shared gala dinner under the stars, and ends with a keynote from Nancy Mahon on leading beyond ESG.Day two features insights from leaders at Generali, Siemens, Nokia, TAZA, and Estée Lauder. Sessions explore AI, regenerative agriculture, and sustainability leadership.The day includes curated networking activities, a shared gala dinner under the stars, and ends with a keynote from Nancy Mahon on leading beyond ESG.

Day 3 - Commitment

The last day begins with a high-level dialogue on transition plans, regulation, and real-world impact.Sessions follow on gender equity in climate leadership and how storytelling shapes public trust.The day concludes with a powerful reminder that how we communicate climate action is as critical as the action itself.The last day begins with a high-level dialogue on transition plans, regulation, and real-world impact.Sessions follow on gender equity in climate leadership and how storytelling shapes public trust.The day concludes with a powerful reminder that how we communicate climate action is as critical as the action itself.

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