This is not business as usual
Impact Summit 2020 Themes
climate change
The world has reached crisis point. Ecosystems are collapsing. Climate change is endangering economic and political systems - and our very existence on Earth. We have a collective responsibility to alter the way we act to reduce our impact on the environment around us.
But climate change also offers organisations opportunities to lead. People want to support companies actively building a better world. Solutions that advance climate change resilience will preserve our planet for future generations.
Putting the planet before profit is not a trade-off: it's an investment plan.
Tech for good
The information age is here. In a few short decades, the technology boom has revolutionised the way we live, work and interact with the world around us.
We can't fly blindly into technology's bright light. Tech can disregard diversity, overlook rights in favour of a high margin, and utilise questionable - or downright unethical - tactics to influence online behaviour.
In the same breath, technology has the potential to become one of the most effective and widespread forces for good on the planet. We need collaborative tech solutions that help - not hinder - our development. How will we tackle these challenges? And what is coming next?
sustainable fashion
Make, use, dispose: the current clothing industry runs a linear path. Fast fashion is in fashion, adding to overflowing tips and straining the planet's resources.
People want to know who made their clothes and where they come from. Companies that choose ethical partnerships and embrace transparency will open new markets, improve supply chains and attract loyal customers.
To create a sustainable fashion industry, we need new technologies, business models and materials. Tomorrow's trend is one where the clothes we wear come with a price tag we - and the planet - can afford.
