Is Tech Doing Enough to Save the Planet?
Offered By: Web Summit via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring Pia Heidenmark Cook, Lucas Joppa, and Steve Clemons as they delve into the critical role of big businesses in environmental conservation. Examine the challenges and opportunities in corporate sustainability efforts, including building environmental literacy, setting achievable goals, and identifying key inflection points. Discover how climate action begins at the corporate level and the complexities of implementing sustainable practices. Analyze the financial implications of eco-friendly initiatives and the importance of digital transparency in environmental reporting. Gain valuable insights into the intersection of technology, business, and environmental stewardship in this 21-minute Web Summit presentation.
Syllabus
Introduction
How do you build literacy
What are you trying to achieve
What are the inflection points
Climate action starts at home
Whats hard about sustainability
Are companies doing well financially
Digital transparency
Taught by
Web Summit
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