"The planet is fine. The people are screwed." - George Carlin
Visualize corporates and businesses in 2050: Can you see
Decreased public trust and reputation due to lack of environmental responsibility
Challenges in attracting and retaining customers, employees, and investors who prioritize sustainability
Increased operational costs due to scarce resources and higher regulations

What might be causing it? What is the missing link?

Youth today do not have a say in defining corporate strategies or sustainability roadmaps. Engaging youth today in discussions around corporate sustainability lays the foundation for responsible leadership in the future. How can we ensure their involvement in shaping the future of best business practices?

The question that organizational leaders should be asking is -
Why involve youth in corporate sustainability and what benefits does it bring?

Youth engagement in corporate sustainability is crucial as they will be inheriting the impacts of today's business decisions and they can bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table. If the youth is not engaged immediately, it may lead to a lack of understanding and concern for sustainability issues among the next generation workforce, leading to a culture that is not attuned to the importance of sustainability in business. This can result in a workforce that is not equipped to address future sustainability challenges.

Time to act, right?

In this session, you will hear about potential ways of including the next generation in strategy conversations. You will take away tangible options to engage youth in designing ecologically sustainable organizations. You will learn various approaches to invite youth to the tables of exploration and decision making.

Learning Outcomes:

• Increased awareness of engaging youth in corporate sustainability conversations.
• Learn various approaches to invite youth to corporate sustainability initiatives and programs such as shadow boards.
• Learn ways to develop partnerships between corporations and youth organizations.

Attendees will leave with tangible takeaways they can execute in their respective organizations.