The B Corp Global Climate Summit has ended! Thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, hosted and sponsored the Summit. You can still access all of the session information on our Sched.com site and recordings can be found on the B Corp Global Climate Summit 2021 YouTube Playlist.


THE B LAB AND SISTEMA B GLOBAL NETWORK AND THE B CORP CLIMATE COLLECTIVE INVITE YOU TO THE Inaugural

B Corp Global Climate Summit

June 29-30 & July 1, 2021

 

Join the global community of B Corps as we gather for an inspirational three-day online summit to take collective climate action centered in people and justice.

We're bringing together the global B Corp Climate Collective community to learn, advance, and accelerate our calls to action to address the climate emergency. This regionally inclusive, accessible, 100% virtual Summit will feature global climate leaders and special guests from the front lines of change.

 
 
 
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Presented with support from our sponsors:

 
 
 
 
 
 

Agenda Overview

View the full agenda at https://bcorpglobalclimatesummit.sched.com

Day 1
June 29

Unified Global Summit Programming

We'll offer two 2-hour webinars with similar content delivered to be accessible to different Global Partner regions, languages, and time zones. This day will also include breakouts and networking opportunities, and be focused on global context-setting, inspiration and engagement. You’ll hear from featured speakers on Net Zero by 2030, Climate Justice and a panel of speakers with lived expertise in Climate Justice.


Day 2
June 30

Regional Programming

Regionally-focused programming throughout the day with a wide range of lengths, styles, sessions, topics, and networking events for attendees to choose from in order to deepen their climate action and climate justice work. Sessions planned and hosted by B Lab Global Partners will include: B Lab Africa, B Lab Asia, B Lab Europe, Sistema B, Sistema B Brazil, B Lab UK, B Lab Australia & New Zealand, B Lab U.S. & Canada


Day 3
July 1

The Global Forum

A day of sessions hosted by companies and organizations throughout the global B Corp network who have come forward to share their work and expertise. Attendees will be able to choose from a wide range of content (e.g. panels, workshops, film screenings, etc.) to deepen your climate knowledge and practice, drawing on the deep knowledge within our own community.

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Summit Objectives

This three-day virtual Summit will:

Center Climate Justice

We'll evolve our collective understanding and practice of Climate Justice, and inspire all B Corps to commit to human-centered, justice-driven approaches to climate action.

Build Trust & Community

We'll advance the work of BCCC Action Groups and enable regional B Corp Climate Collectives to connect with context and connection to the global community.

Catalyze Action & Build on Momentum

We'll challenge attendees to go to their edge — equipping attendees for a collective journey to a zero carbon future.

Equip ALL B Corps for Journey to Net Zero with justice at the center

We'll inspire more B Corps to commit to Net Zero by 2030 ahead of COP26, anchored in Climate Justice.

 

Sponsor the Summit

We are currently seeking sponsors for first GLOBAL climate gathering within the global B Corp community. We will work together to accelerate our climate impact and leadership globally and regionally, centered in people and justice. There are many benefits to your company and brand in sponsoring this event. We invite you to play a vital role in making this inspiring gathering happen by joining us as a sponsor of the 2021 B Corp Global Climate Summit!

 

Featured Speakers

Gonzalo Muñoz Abogabir, UN High Level Champion for Climate Action at COP25; B Lab Global Board Member; Co-Founder of Sistema B Internacional

Gonzalo Muñoz Abogabir, UN High Level Champion for Climate Action at COP25; B Lab Global Board Member; Co-Founder of Sistema B Internacional

Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Youth Climate Activist based in Manila, Phillippines

Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Youth Climate Activist based in Manila, Phillippines

Gladys Kivati, Founder & Senior Consultant, Sustainable Business Consulting (Nairobi, Kenya)

Gladys Kivati, Founder & Senior Consultant, Sustainable Business Consulting (Nairobi, Kenya)

Marita Davies, Storyteller & Author, (Melbourne, Australia)

Marita Davies, Storyteller & Author, (Melbourne, Australia)

TiQuoria Jackson, Environmental and Climate Justice Co-Chair, Howard County NAACP

TiQuoria Jackson, Environmental and Climate Justice Co-Chair, Howard County NAACP

Fátima González Torres, Video Strategist and Regional Director, Ecosia

Fátima González Torres, Video Strategist and Regional Director, Ecosia

Raj Aggarwal, President, Provoc; Co-Founder, B Corp Climate Collective; Chair, Climate Justice Task Force of B Corp Climate Collective

Raj Aggarwal, President, Provoc; Co-Founder, B Corp Climate Collective; Chair, Climate Justice Task Force of B Corp Climate Collective

Mark Cook, Education Committee Co-Chair, Elders Climate Action

Mark Cook, Education Committee Co-Chair, Elders Climate Action

…and many more speakers to be announced soon!