KnowlEdge Series

Hot Spots: Global Business Growth in Emerging Markets and the Energy, Climate and Sustainability Nexus

In terms of future global economic growth, all roads lead to the emerging economies and in particular those of China and India. But as per capita income increases in the emerging economies – fulfilling the promise of economic expansion – so does per capita oil consumption. In the emerging era of sustainability this indivisible link between growth and oil consumption also presents a peril – that while economies and people may be doing better, the climate itself may become worse off  because of increased greenhouse gas emissions. Companies with growth strategies dependent on emerging market economies need to understand how these growth, energy and sustainability issues intersect and how best to respond.

This two-part series will include discussions with experts on the increasing impact of global growth on the short and longer term business environment and executives from global companies immersed in the on-the-ground risks and opportunities connected with investment in emerging markets.

Audience: VPs of sustainability, corporate social responsibility and citizenship, legal departments, investor relations, marketing and communications, financial analysts.

PART 1… view details

28 October, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | (1 hr)

PART 2… view details

11 November, 2010 11:00 AM EST [11:00] | (1 hr)

Speakers

	Jonathan Woetzel Director McKinsey & Company Dr. Jonathan Woetzel is based in Shanghai, China.  In his 25 years with the Firm, Jonathan has advised clients in a range of industries – including energy, materials, technology and industrial – helping transform local companies i... Full Bio
	John Skinner Director, Development and Policy Support Intel Eco-Technology John Skinner is one of the principle drivers of the Intel Open Energy Initiative. He works closely with the Intel Capital investment team where he oversees business development agreements with clean tech startup companies, and represents Intel as ... Full Bio

Series Host

	David J. Vidal Senior Fellow, Initiative on Sustainability David J. Vidal is senior fellow, The Conference Board Initiative on Sustainability. Since joining The Conference Board in 1997, he has initiated and been responsible for research and program development in corporate citiz... Full Bio
	William A. McDonough William McDonough + Partners William McDonough is an internationally renowned designer and one of the primary proponents and shapers of what he and his partners call “The Next Industrial Revolution.” McDonough and German chemist Dr. Michael Braungart co-authored <... Full Bio
	Cecile Ortlieb Sustainability Strategy Lead, Corporate Strategy for D&E Kimberly Clark Cecile Ortlieb holds a MSc in Political Economy from the London School of Economics. The title of her dissertation, Green Gold, was aimed at highlighting the interdependencies among energy policy, competitiveness and climate change in Europe. In 2... Full Bio