Driving Success in a One-Planet Context
“One Planet” is not a metaphor, but a quantitative recognition of our context. How can businesses succeed considering humanity is already demanding more than Earth’s ecosystems renew?
One-planet companies are those who have a business plan aligned with moving humanity out of ecological overshoot. They are consistent with a regenerative economy instead of one based on fossil-fuel, which we must move beyond. One-planet businesses have a baked-in economic advantage: being aligned with the growing need of living within the means of our one planet, these companies are exposed to an expanding market. This increases their long-run success rates compared to those companies who are incompatible with one-planet prosperity and who will inevitable face a shrinking demand.
Our One-Planet Progress session features a conversation with business leaders that are transforming their businesses into such companies. They will share their strategic insights, from challenges to opportunities, and explain why they see the one-planet progress options as the only viable path forward.
As an affiliate event of the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, the Dutch Consulate, their Coast to Coast Smart e-Mobility initiative, and Global Footprint Network will hold three events.
1. One Planet Progress: VIP Breakfast
Date: Thursday, September 13
Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am PST
Location: Dutch Consulate, 120 Kearny Street, San Francisco
Special Host and introduction by: Rosalia Arteaga, former president of Ecuador, 4th women to ever preside a Latin American country. Global ambassador for quality education and environmental conservation.
Audience: Business leaders
This networking breakfast focuses on companies whose business strategies are aligned with moving humanity out of ecological overshoot. Attendees include representatives of Schneider Electric, Philips, and Lightyear Solar Cars.
Space is limited. Registration open to high-level business representatives: REGISTER HERE.
2. Market Place: Meet the Dutch Movers & Shakers in Smart eMobility, Smart Charging and Solar
Date: Thursday, September 13
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm PST
Location: Dutch Consulate, 120 Kearny Street, San Francisco
Audience: Business and policy professionals
The Dutch Clean Tech Marketplace is showcasing the best Dutch technology and strategies in the area of Smart eMobility to combat climate change, lower humanity’s Ecological Footprint and #MoveTheDate of Earth Overshoot Day.
Free access. Registration required to pass security desk: REGISTER HERE.
3. One Planet Progress: Strategy Talkshow
Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018
Time: 1:00- 3:00pm PST, program starts at 1:30 and goes for 50 minutes
Location: Dutch Consulate, 120 Kearny Street, San Francisco
Special introduction by: Rosalia Arteaga, former president of Ecuador, 4th women to ever preside a Latin American country. Global ambassador for quality education and environmental conservation.
Audience: Business and policy professionals, general public
The panel, moderated by Laurel Hanscom and Mathis Wackernagel, will discuss the opportunities and challenges of aligning your business strategy with moving humanity out of overshoot. Panelists include:
—Schneider Electric, Kevin Self, Chief Strategy Officer, North America
—Philips, Markus Laubscher, Director, Global Sustainability and Circular Economy Team
—Lightyear Solar Cars, Robert Hoevers, Business Director
—Steve Howard, Chair (and co-founder) of the We Mean Business Coalition, former Chief Sustainability Officer of IKEA, and Founder of The Climate Group
Event is free and open to the public. To get through security, pre-registration is required: REGISTER HERE. Coffee and light snacks will be provided.
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