There is increasing business value to be derived from embedding sustainability into corporate strategy. Yet, while the benefits of “more money, less cost, better brand, and lower risk” might seem obvious to those that work in the discipline, they are not always apparent to executive managers, particularly those operating in legacy business models (e.g. utilities, transportation, etc…). This table talk is designed to explore the challenges of working in a progressive field at a conservative organization, share stories from the trenches of those trying to drive new corporate directions, and discuss strategies and tactics to address obstacles and obtain sustainability wins—even if they aren’t initially the ones we would advocate.
Join like-minded attendees for interactive moderated lunch discussions around a particular topic. Each table discussion will be led by an expert or thought leader, held at roundtables of up to 10 participants. These are freeform discussions, so bring your own challenges, questions, and ideas to talk through and get to know your fellow conference participants.