Earth Week 2023
Earth Week 2023
Programme
Monday, 17 April 2023
A conversation with Sheng Ou Yong
April 17 - 12:30 -13:30 SGT - Amphi 104
To kickstart this second edition of INSEAD Earthweek come hear Sheng talk about his experience working at the intersection of climate change and financial markets. We will discuss how different investments contribute (or not) towards solving our climate crisis. We'll ask questions such as How are the financial systems in place today reinventing themselves in the face of our climate crisis? Where do our boundaries of responsibility lie as individuals? And what role do green, social and sustainable bonds have in creating the society we want?
Reforming capitalism and environmental justice: A discussion with Gael Giraud
April 17 - 13:00 -14:00 FBL - Amphi De Vitry
Hosted by the Environment & Business Club, Gael Giraud will talk about the importance of rethinking our current economic models and policies to prioritize the wellbeing of both people and the planet. The conversation will also discuss the role of institutions, such as governments and corporations in shaping our economic system, and the greater need for accountability and transparency of these institutions. Gael will also address the importance of empowering individuals and communities to participate in the decision-making process for creating a more just and desirable future, his insights are sure to inspire further reflection and action among those committed to building a more equitable and sustainable world.
Tuesday, 18 April 2023
INSEAD powered for the 21st century: Asia Campus
April 18 - 12:30 - 13:30 SGT - Amphi 104
It’s INSEAD EarthWeek! So if the terms Carbon footprints and GHG reporting are unfamiliar, if you are wondering what our very own campus services and operations teams are doing to reduce the energy we consume and even increase the energy we produce, then come listen to our in-house experts Attila, James and Olivier! Each session with have a particular campus focus- sign up for the one that is the most relevant for you and find out more about how INSEAD is walking the talk on sustainability.
INSEAD powered for the 21st Century: Europe Campus
April 18 - 12:30 - 13:30 CET - Amphi De Vitry
It’s INSEAD EarthWeek! So if the terms Carbon footprints and GHG reporting are unfamiliar, if you are wondering what our very own campus services and operations teams are doing to reduce the energy we consume and even increase the energy we produce, then come listen to our in-house experts Attila, James and Olivier! Each session with have a particular campus focus- sign up for the one that is the most relevant for you and find out more about how INSEAD is walking the talk on sustainability.
Wednesday, 19 April 2023
Speaker session - 12:00 - 1:00 pm (SGT)
Complications of Climate Change, and Barriers for Business in Implementing Solutions
Climate Change is merely one of the nine planetary boundaries and is an interconnected and complicated global issue. This World Water Day, join Alexandre Parlange (MAP ’19 Apr) as he sheds light on this challenge facing the world, the role of water bodies in relation to climate change, and the hinderances and solutions in business to create a more sustainable future.
Speaker:
Alexandre Parlange (MAP ’19 Apr)
Moderator:
Mattijs Van Miert (MBA 22D)
Thursday, 20 April 2023
Climate Fresque Workshops
Asia Campus: 11:30 – 14:30 SGT Creative Garage
Europe Campus: 11:30 – 14:30 CET Mews Room
The Climate Fresk is an engaging workshop that helps businesses understand the challenges of the climate crisis.
Using game-based activities, participants understand the science of climate change and its consequences.
The workshop aims to inspire action towards reducing carbon footprint and adopting sustainable business practices.
It is an effective tool to engage employees, customers, and stakeholders in conversations about climate change
We are giving priority access to these workshops to members of the INSEAD staff. Any remaining seats will be on a first come first served basis.
Friday, 21 April 2023
Business Schools for Climate Leadership (BS4CL) - Online
April 21- 12:30 pm - 13:30 pm CET
In this session, Concepcion Galdon from IE, Katell Le Goulven from INSEAD, Daniel Halbheer from HEC and Knut Haanaes from IMD, will present the BS4CL toolkit that was put together to help business leaders pose key questions and assess their readiness to act effectively to tackle the climate emergency. A unique partnership between eight of Europe’s leading business schools, the BS4CL Initiative aims to help present and future leaders combat the planet's climate crisis. The brown bag sessions serve as a platform for discussions between researchers on topics of interest and relevance.
Activities
On our Europe campus
Europe campus 17-21 April - Upper Gallery:
Come and discover this exceptional photo exhibition by Aurélien Petit, Nature Sublime & Sauvage. Aurélien is a local photographer and videaste and his work highlights the local fauna and flora, as well as the human impact on nature.
Freddy’s bar: Come share your sustainable ideas on the brick wall !
On our Asia Campus
Walking the Talk!
In the context of INSEAD Earth Week, the Hoffmann Institute shares the latest INSEAD Sustainability Report
This report has been prepared using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, and content is also aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as the principles and pillars of action of the UN Academic Impact (UNAI) and UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
Reporting our action through the INSEAD Sustainability Report: Academic Year 2020/2021 helps us better understand sustainability at the school and improve year over year. Having long recognised the need to teach and research around environmental and social responsibility, our school is well positioned to convene today’s leaders to discuss global challenges. With a faculty of thought leaders in business and economics, an alumni community 60,000 strong and more than 1,000 graduates each year from our five master degrees and doctoral programme, the school is a transformative force in business and society.
