Join Sustainable Brands 2024 Aotearoa symposium with two global speakers
Join Sustainable Brands Aotearoa for a one-day Symposium on 15 August in Tauranga with world-class, global facilitators unpacking the biggest sustainable challenge for business today – unclear Return on Investment (ROI).
According to IBM’s Institute of Business Value 2022 CEO Study, more than 80% of CEOs said sustainability investments would drive better business results. Yet more than half of the 3000 CEOs surveyed ranked “unclear economic benefits” as the biggest roadblock to achieving their objectives.
Two remarkable international speakers, Daniel Aronson and Dr Leyla Acaroglu, will headline the event, which is designed to help businesses challenge the status quo and make positive social and environmental change.
Walk away equipped with the tools to take immediate action.
Attendees will have full access to:
- Keynote presentations from two global speakers
- Participate in in-depth workshops and interactive discussions.
Choose either Circular Business ReDesign with Leyla or Values of Values with Daniel. - Everyone regrouping for a wrap-up and networking session.
Speakers
Daniel Aronson is the founder of Valutus, which specialises in creating value through sustainability and responsibility, the creator of the Value of Values™ Model, and the author of the book The Value of Values (MIT Press). He has helped leading companies identify and quantify over $2 billion in sustainability-driven business value.
Leyla Acaroglu brings a wealth of creative flair to the field of sustainability and the circular economy. As a designer, sociologist and educational entrepreneur, she challenges people to think differently about the challenges we face. For her work in advancing science and innovation for sustainability, she was named Champion of the Earth by the United Nations, and Changemaker by LinkedIn.
What to expect
Address Urgent Challenges:
“Companies often believe that they can’t afford to do the right thing by people and the planet but the opposite is true,” Daniel explains. “Values can – and should – be a significant part of your business success. The truth is most industries, and most of your competitors, are doing more on sustainability. If you don’t, you’ll fall behind and your competitors will reap the benefits.”
Shape the Future of Commerce:
Leyla is a product designer by trade and will share her first-hand experience of working with some of the world’s biggest companies as they embrace the transition to a circular economy. Her presentation will explore current best practice and the regulatory shifts that are driving change such as the new ISO Circular Economy standards which are now in play.
Expand your Network:
Forge valuable relationships and connections with like-minded individuals committed to shaping a positive future. This is an opportunity for your brand to plug into the global sustainability brand community.
Who are we?
Sustainable Brands Aotearoa is part of a global network of brand innovators throughout Europe, Asia, North and South America who are working to reshape the future of commerce. The New Zealand symposium is designed to help CEOs, CFOs, human resource, finance, investor relations and sustainability professionals to ‘see’ the true value that sustainable business practices can offer.
30% discount for SBN Impact Investors (members)
If you are an SBN Impact Investor (member) and would like to take up this offer, use the code SBN0815 during the online registration process.