Live Q&A

HY William Chan
Sustainability Architect, Tedx Speaker, UN Fellow, Urbanist and Futurist
Leah Moss
Environment Lead, Govt. Business Team at CSIRO’s Data61
Anuraj Gambhir
Innovation Catalyst | Disruptive Techpreneur | Global Faculty

Mini Sessions From This Episode

A growing body of research suggests organizations that develop sustainability practices will also enhance their innovation capabilities. The demand for sustainable innovation and the evolution of technology it entails is driving revenue growth for businesses in every industry. In fact, the two concepts are so closely intertwined that today’s sustainability leaders are 4 times more likely to be considered innovation leaders compared to non-sustainability leaders1. In this topic, we explore how technology can move organizations towards sustainable practices while also improving their competitive edge.

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The belief that resources shouldn’t be used faster than they are replenished is driving innovations in all areas of business. Consumers are demanding greater sustainability from the brands they use, but can companies step up to deliver? The desire to be seen as a sustainable leader is leading businesses to deploy novel technologies in areas they had previously never considered—but are these technologies doing more harm than good? We explore those technologies and how businesses are using them to uncover both bottom-line and top line returns.

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The planet is under severe strain. It’s warming at an increasing pace, with severe weather now a common occurrence. As politicians around the globe try to address the situation through talks and negotiation, regular people and businesses are acting. Sustainable practices are being adopted across industries, driven by new technologies and fresh perspectives on how people should treat each other and the world around them. Here we ask the hard questions about what we need to do to save the planet—and ourselves.

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