Presenting the Sustainability Business Case
The businesses who put sustainability at the core of what they do will lead our future. Making the transition now will reduce costs, minimise risk, improve trust and build growth.
You probably have great ideas for creating social and environmental impact. But do you know how to get them on the table?
Join us on the 25th July to learn how to build a compelling business case for sustainability.
What will you learn?
You will hear from inspiring sustainability business leaders who will teach you strategies that strengthen your sustainability pitch. Learn how to answer these questions:
What are the benefits to my organisation?
How do I measure those benefits?
Who is the best person to pitch sustainability to?
What are they looking for?
What are the costs involved?
Who is speaking?
Annabell Chartres:
Annabell is a passionate advocate for sustainable business practices. She has managed to supplement an international career in financial services with frequent forays into the sustainability realm. Annabell led development of the sustainability and climate change services strategy for PwC in the China market. This covered services in sustainability reporting and assurance, supply chain, sustainable finance, strategy, and environmental and social due diligence. She was recently appointed to the board of the New Zealand chapter of The Hunger Project, an international charity focused on empowering communities across Africa and Asia, to end hunger and poverty.
Juhi Sharef:
Juhi is a Senior Advisor, Sustainability at Vector Limited and Vice Chair of the Circular Economy Accelerator in NZ. Previously she was the Corporate Sustainability Manager at Fuji Xerox New Zealand where she was responsible for delivering the internal and external corporate sustainability strategy. Juhi has extensive experience as an independent sustainability consultant in the UK where she was no stranger to constructing compelling sustainability business cases.
Chris Gudgeon:
Chris has been the CEO of Kiwi Property for the last 10 years. Kiwi property is the largest diversified property companies in NZ. It is the business behind Sylvia Park and the Vero Centre to name a few. As CEO, Chris has been responsible for the leadership, strategic direction and management of the Company.
Now Crowd Members FREE
Non-members $10
As usual, there will be plenty of time to grab a drink, some food and catch up with like-minded young professionals.
What is The Now Crowd?
Powered by the Sustainable Business Network, The Now Crowd is a network for young professionals who are eager to drive change. Members are provided with the tools, resources, and support from sustainability experts to help them lead initiatives within their organisation and beyond.
If you are under 25, frustrated about the slow action at work, and want to create real impact, email holly@sustainable.org.nz for any questions, or click here to join The Now Crowd.