Innovation Expo Stage Talks
Divestment for impact: New approaches to investing for corporate sustainability
Hear why divesting from certain banks and insurers—those that finance fossil fuels, deforestation, or unsustainable industries—can significantly strengthen a company's sustainability strategy. With financial institutions playing a critical role in funding projects that either exacerbate or address climate change and environmental degradation, businesses must critically evaluate where their capital is being stored and what it supports. The panel will explore how to identify red-flag partnerships, alternative green financial institutions, and the broader impact of aligning corporate values with financial practices.
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Sustainable luxury: Keeping eco-friendly beauty packaging beautiful
In the luxury beauty industry, packaging has long been synonymous with elegance and sophistication—but at a cost to the environment. As consumer demand for sustainability grows, beauty brands can meet the challenge of creating packaging that is both environmentally responsible and aesthetically stunning. Hear how luxury beauty packaging can evolve to be fully sustainable without compromising on the beauty and premium feel that customers expect.
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Partnering with Indian Country
Join us for an insightful session on building authentic, ethical partnerships with Indigenous communities. Discover what it truly means to collaborate with Indian Country through a community-driven approach. Kelly will introduce the Department of the Interiors newly established Office of Strategic Affairs and its innovative public-private partnerships. Terrius will showcase successful case studies as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) holder, illustrating impactful collaborations. Finally, Estakio will extend an open invitation to explore future opportunities for meaningful engagement with us and other Indigenous communities.
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- Wednesday 16th October
- 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Expo Stage