Want to find out more about the case for going green? These five inspiring TED Talks explain why a step towards sustainability is not only good for the environment, but for business too.
Abundance is our future: Peter Diamandis
“I’m not saying we don’t have our set of problems; we surely do. But ultimately, we knock them down,” says Peter Diamandis. In this talk, the inspiring speaker makes a case for optimism. He says that while the media tends to feed us negative news, leading us to become pessimistic about the world, the human race will overcome by inventing, innovating and creating ways to solve the challenges that loom over us – leading us to a future of abundance.
The investment logic for sustainability: Chris McKnett
Sustainability is one of the world’s most important goals; but we need to find a group that can really help to make significant environmental progress. But who? According to Chris McKnett, large institutional investors are our best bet for a sustainable future. In this TED Talk he shows why finances aren’t the only thing that should be propelling investors, and discusses why it is important for them to look at a company’s environmental, social and governance structures too.
The business logic of sustainability: Ray Anderson
Industrial engineer and entrepreneur, Ray Anderson, talks about his inspirational success as a business owner who took his once fuel and resource heavy company and turned the system on its head. By reducing waste he not only increased sales, but doubled profits! In this TED Talk he shares his powerful vision for sustainable commerce.
Is global sustainability possible in a consumer society? Jon Alexander
In our consumer-led society, it is becoming increasingly difficult for people to identify themselves as anything more than consumers – this according to well-known ad man, Jon Alexander. In this enlightening talk he discusses why both brands and consumers need to take a hard look at the role they play in both sustainability and our larger society.
Innovating to zero: Bill Gates
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Bill Gates shares his visions for the world’s energy and a sustainable future in this TED Talk. Aiming for a goal of zero carbon emissions globally by the year 2050, Gates speaks about why he is backing a ground breaking new source of power.
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