NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

In this event, we will cover the following topics to provide a comprehensive understanding of sustainability in business:

Definition of sustainability and its 3 pillars (social, economic, and environmental)

Global impacts of human activity, including global warming, climate change, population explosion, and resource depletion

International and domestic sustainability policies, such as the Paris Agreement, UN Sustainable Development Policy, and UK Climate Change Act

Sustainable performance and environmental compliance, including social governance, environmental legislation, the producer pays principle, and legal registers

The link between sustainability, competitiveness, and profitability, including how sustainability can lead to efficiency, positive customer sentiment, investor ESG, and green finance

Company policy and action, including sustainability in your sector, your business aspects and impacts, and policy and action

This event is suitable for entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, and employees who want to learn about sustainability in business and the steps they can take to make their business more sustainable. By the end of the event, attendees will have a clear understanding of the basics of sustainability in business and the practical ways to integrate sustainable practices into their business.

Time: 9:30 – 12:30 BST