“Capitalism 2.0? In Search of Sustainable Business: Managing Risk, Opportunity and the Transition to Sustainable Economy” with Michael Townsend, CEO, Earthshine March 18

When and where: March 18, 15:30 - 17:00, Porcelænshaven 16B, Room: PH109

About the seminar:
“As business leaders, we talk about sustainability becoming embedded in everything we do, as part of our corporate DNA.  It is certainly true that sustainability has come a long way over the last decade – and with each step, we’re getting closer to the heart of business strategy and decision-making, but we’re not there yet”, says Michael Townsend.
In this seminar, he takes us on a journey of exploration – from where we are today, to the more strategic approaches we will ultimately need to develop, if we are to best manage the risks and opportunities, and deliver sustainable business success.
On this journey, Michael Townsend will share concrete examples of how companies have successfully implemented sustainable business strategies; managing risk, while improving business performance and profitability. He also reminds us that, at this time of change, business leadership is paramount: the 21st Century Executive will need to develop a raft of new approaches to help make sense of our changing world, to synthesize strategies based on a new set of business dynamics, and to lead people and organizations to a better place.
Michael also challenges us to think through the systemic changes that are needed, if we are to make the shift towards a truly sustainable economy, within which businesses, people and planet can thrive and prosper.
After his presentation the floor is open to Q&A facilitated by Associate Professor, Ole Bjerg, MPP and co-leader of the Sustainability Platform’s research cluster “Post-Growth Economy”.
 

Keywords: Sustainable business; Strategic approaches; Management of risk and opportunities; Business performance, Business leadership

Bio:
Michael is an influential writer, speaker, and business transformation leader, with nearly thirty years’ experience in a range of sectors.  Michael established Earthshine in 2006, to help organizations deliver sustainable business success and support the transition to a sustainable and low carbon economy.  Earthshine has been working with organizations large and small across UK, Europe and North America.  Michael, lead author of “A Journey in Search of Capitalism 2.0”, is also the driving force behind The Sustainable Economy Project – shaping and promoting a new and sustainable economic paradigm, within which business, people, and planet can thrive and prosper.  The work on this Project has also extended to Richard Branson’s B Team – helping to shape and spread the Plan B for business.

We look forward to seeing you March 18, 15:30 - 17:00, Porcelænshaven 16B, Room: PH109