Speakers:


Katherine Madden


Susan Bird
PLENARY: CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Environmental issues are widely spread. Corporations need to assume their responsibility, as the extent to which they impact on the environment is far greater than that of the individuals. This global concern has amassed many initiatives, best practices and guidelines. However, the problems of global warming, climate change and CO2 are escalating.

Session Objectives:

1. What kind of risk planning should big companies be doing right now regarding climate change
2. How to contribute to a cleaner environment
3. A pseudo-competency framework: guidelines and best practices of corporate initiatives
4. Underline the importance of preserving natural resources and diminish pollution through corporate strategies and initiatives


Speakers:
  • Katherine Madden - Capacity Building Manager, World Business Council for Sustainable Development
  • Susan Bird - Policy Coordinator - CSR, European Commission, Brussels
  • Willy de Backer - Independent Energy, Environment & Ecological Economics journalist, 3D Intelligence
  • Roy Maybud - Vicepresindent Energy Holding, Romania
Moderator:
  • Florin Banateanu - Head of Socio-Economic Section, United Nations Development Program