The global movement is here; people are demanding change, and we hear them
We are facing environmental, social, economic and health problems not in isolation, but as an international community. Impact Summit is the platform for those finding solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.
People
A human-centric, socially conscious approach is both a moral responsibility and a business imperative.
It’s often said that employees are an organisation’s greatest asset, so how do we ensure that our people are given the opportunity to thrive? Compassionate leadership; diversity and inclusion; positive company culture; these aren’t just fluffy phrases, they’re critical to your success.
Our responsibility doesn’t end there – we must also consider our impact on those outside our own organisation. How do we set the right example, inspire others, and support those in need?
Planet
Putting the planet before profit is not a trade-off: it’s an investment in our future.
The world has reached a crisis point. Ecosystems are collapsing and climate change is threatening our very existence. Fast fashion, fast food, fast everything… something’s got to give. We have a collective responsibility to alter the way we act to reduce our negative impact on the environment around us.
This challenge brings opportunities for those who are leading the change. Demand for sustainable solutions is unprecedented, as consumers – and investors – increasingly throw their support behind those actively building a better world.
Technology
We can’t fly blindly into technology’s bright light.
Technology has revolutionised the way we live and work in ways that were unimaginable a generation ago. While the relentless march of technology will continue, we must ensure that it’s to the benefit – not detriment – of humankind.
Tech can disregard diversity, overlook rights in favour of a high margin, and utilise questionable – or downright unethical – tactics to influence behaviour. In the same breath, it has the potential to become one of the most effective and widespread forces for good on the planet.