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Full-Day Climate and Sustainability Leadership Summit Unites Global Leaders for Climate Week NYC
September 9, 2024
The 1BusinessWorld Climate and Sustainability Leadership Summit, to be held on the first day of Climate Week, will bring together visionary corporate leaders, innovators, and NGO changemakers to discuss climate issues and sustainable solutions. The Summit will take place on Monday, September 23rd, and will feature 15 global corporate and NGO leaders. It promises to be a catalyst for continued dialogue and collaboration.
“Climate change challenge is universal, requiring a united global response. The 1BusinessWorld Summit with FINN Partners’ support will highlight voices of innovation and collaboration advocating for practical and powerful sustainable solutions,” said Stelios Hatzakis, co-founder and CEO of New York-based event organizer 1BusinessWorld.
The Summit features a lineup of C-Suite speakers who will present on a wide variety of topics, including:
- Dr. Leah Austin, President & CEO, National Black Child Development Institute – “Climate Change and Its Impact on Black Childhood”
- Florence Bulté, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chalhoub Group – “Strategic Sustainability: Circularity in Luxury Consumer Goods”
- Albert Douer, Chairman and Co-CEO, UBQ Materials – “Reimagining Waste: Circular Economy Solutions for a Sustainable Future”
- Syd Kitson, Chairman & CEO, Kitson & Partners – “Cities of the Future: How to Create Cities That Are More Efficient, Sustainable and Climate Resilient”
- Eyal Harel, CEO, BlueGreen Water Technologies – “Unlocking the Multi-Gigaton Potential of Fresh Water as a Carbon Sink”
- Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO, American Humane – “How Innovation Will Win the Fight Against Mass Extinction”
- Peter Schlosser, Director, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, Arizona State University – “The Futures of Our World: Life on a Planet with Natural Boundaries”
- Anita Spiller, Vice President of ESG, Tru Earth – “Reigniting People Around the World to Turn Off the Plastic Tap and Curb Plastic Pollution”
- Erik Saito, SVP & GM, EMEA & APAC, Workiva – “Navigating Business in a Turbulent World”
- Yishan Wong, CEO, Terraformation – “Financing Forests: Why Invest in Nature”
Amy Terpeluk, managing partner and Global Purpose and Social Impact Practice Lead at FINN Partners, will open the Summit and discuss corporate involvement: “Businesses have a crucial role to play in addressing climate change. This Summit is a powerful reminder of the impact we can have when we align our corporate objectives and strategies with the planet’s needs.”
As part of the larger Climate Week NYC event, the 1BusinessWorld Climate and Sustainability Leadership Summit underscores the importance of conversation and collective action. Climate Week NYC, recognized globally as a significant event in the climate calendar, serves as a catalyst for discussion, collaboration, and concrete commitments to address the climate crisis.
“In an era where climate discussions are more crucial than ever, Climate Week NYC provides the necessary stage for these much-needed conversations,” said Hatzakis. “This Summit adds to this global dialogue, sparking ideas and fostering a shared commitment to a sustainable future.”
For more information about the 1BusinessWorld Climate and Sustainability Leadership Summit and to register for any of the webinar sessions or the VIP reception, visit https://1businessworld.com/climate-sustainability-leadership-summit/