Earth day 2017: Stakeholders poised for action
THIS MONTH: The 2017 Earth Day 50 Challenge calls on corporate and advocacy leaders to build on commitments to ocean, forest and climate protection; a professional climate psychologist helps reframe the debate; stakeholders in construction and manufacturing propose new solutions in transparency, green tech and material safety.
LISTEN: The Stages of Climate Acceptance
Climate change is a human issue at its core. Stakeholder engagement manager Gavriella Keyles and climate psychologist Renee Lertzman discuss the emotional element of climate debate during and after the election.
READ: Building Trust in the Construction Sector
ACC and Future 500 CEO Bill Shireman reach out to architects and manufacturers to explore transparency, green chemistry and material safety in building products.
INVITATION: Challenge Global Polarization at Earth Day 50
On April 19th, a coalition of corporate, philanthropy and advocacy leaders will advance their commitments to environmental protection. Read Bill’s call to answer the challenge.
Earth Day 50 Challenge | April 21 – 23 | Dallas, TX
Corporate and advocacy leaders will convene this Earth Day to debate, collaborate and build on commitments to environmental protection. Learn how systemic solutions become collaborative actions at Future500.org/ED50
Earth Day Texas | April 21 – 23 | Dallas, TX
It’s not just the world’s largest Earth Day event. Earth Day Texas brings together environmental organizations, businesses, academic institutions, government agencies, speakers, interactive programming, and subject matter experts along with live music and sustainable beer and food pavilions. Join a fun and engaging atmosphere for thought and experiential learning while encouraging attendees to be the change they wish to see in the world.
National Business Climate Lobby Day | May 2 | Washington, D.C.
The May 2nd National Business Climate Lobby Day aims to bring hundreds of companies, large and small, to Washington, D.C. to deliver a strong message to Congressional policymakers—‘climate change is a fundamental risk to the nation’s economic success, human health and environmental security.’ March with BICEP, E2, Business Climate Lobby, Partnership for Responsible Growth and more to demand concrete steps toward reducing carbon pollution and a just transition to clean energy.
Skytop Strategies: Sustainability + Risk | June 5 | Arlington, VA
Join risk + sustainability leaders from Lockheed Martin, Chevron and more to explore how sustainability factors are altering the operational and investment landscapes. Learn more about topics and speaker agenda on the event page, and contact us to take advantage of our Future 500 25% partner discount.