Covid-19 has exposed our fragility to global disruptions, yet the threats that lie ahead from climate change and human encroachment on natural ecosystems could produce shocks of even greater magnitude, spanning even longer time frames. Coupled with the present-day social injustices magnified by the death of George Floyd, this is a generational moment for change. We’re on the verge of a new awakening. How will your business lead in the new world order?

As we continue to navigate the ongoing impact of COVID-19 set against a backdrop of social unrest and the climate change crisis, corporations and their leaders are increasingly expected to play an active role in advancing positive social and environmental change. This responsibility requires that we take intentional steps to upgrade capitalism to address the many challenges facing society so that we serve all stakeholder groups, including employees, customers, communities and shareholders. By taking measures to provide people and businesses with the tools and resources needed to join and thrive in the global economy, we have an opportunity to contribute to a more inclusive, dynamic and equitable world.

Societal injustices and climate change are intrinsically linked, global warming only increasing inequalities worldwide. We have a generational opportunity to help build a greener and more just economy. To ensure this happens we must not make the mistakes of the past, there cannot be a green divide. Understand how to create an inclusive solution that connects the dots on social and environmental justice

Reuters Journalist, Oliver Griffin, sits down with President Ivan Duque, Republic of Colombia to discuss the reactivation of the economy on a clean and sustainable growth path, and why collaboration is critical in delivering a clean and just recovery

Companies need to draw long-term plans for social inclusion and racial equality that go beyond announcements and new initiatives. Businesses must ask themselves tough questions and be open and honest about what they find – only then can we start to deliver real change

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Sustainability has emerged as the defining issue of our time. With this, there is an urgent need for a new type of business leader—one who is willing to step up and make the long-term sustainability of our world a top strategic priority. In this session, we reveal our latest research, developed in partnership with the United Nations Global Compact, on how business leaders can rise to this challenge. Discover the specific traits CEOs and boards will need to make tangible progress toward the SDGs and lead their organizations to a more sustainable—and profitable—future.

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From sustainable practices to racial justice to pandemic and natural disaster support, business is leading change for good. Simultaneously, today consumers are voting with their wallets. This moment represents a massive opportunity for companies to build market share and elevate their initiatives by engaging stakeholders. We will share new data and best practices on how to most effectively engage consumers, including the pitfalls of virtue signalling.

To deliver transformative environmental impact, consumer habits and resistance to change must be overcome. How can we harness the conscious consumption behaviour brought about by the Covid-19 crisis and engage the end user to shift to being more environmentally conscious with their purchasing decisions? Join us to discuss the barriers and pressures that affect consumption and how purpose-driven partnerships are the key to unlocking consumer action

Companies cannot drive transformative change without the support of local communities. Hear how companies are empowering local communities to drive initiatives that are increasing talent pools, educating communities and ensuring communities grow with you

Investors want to invest in resilient companies, with the current crisis throwing into focus the social contract of a business. ESG was already reaching the mainstream, but the pandemic and subsequent social unrest has only accelerated that trajectory. Hear from leading investors on how in their eyes ESG is now a determining factor in the success or failure of corporations from every sector.

The social metrics have always been the most challenging for companies, and investors, to measure and value. Hear how both are putting a true value on their impact to society, the return to the business of this investment and how that can be benchmarked against peers

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If we are to realize the Net-Zero ambition it’s imperative that we reset finance behind a more long-term, ESG-driven setting. Hear how leading investment institutions are putting ESG at the heart of their future investment strategies, and what it could mean for corporations

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The recent coronavirus crisis has heightened corporate awareness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and their strategic importance to a company's long-term success. Companies are mobilizing to both address and report on their material ESG issues to meet the expectations of investors, employees, customers, and other key stakeholders in contributing to a more resilient, low-carbon economy. As a result, the management and measurement of extra-financial issues is attracting more attention and with it, the need for better tools - making it ripe for a digital transformation.

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Diverse teams can lead to innovation and sustainable financial performance. Corporate diversity and inclusion efforts can merge with ESG investment strategies to advance equity among underrepresented groups. In this session understand how diversity and inclusion is driving corporate financial performance and gain insights on how investment, sustainability, and diversity leaders are driving equity through ESG investments