Global Climate Associates (USA)

Global Climate Associates is working internationally to identify effective solutions to combat climate change. Established in January 2020, Global Climate Associates’ mission is to help facilitate sustainable carbon mitigation technologies and strategies, and bring those to commercial success.

Global Climate Associates Founder and President, Thomas Weber, was inspired by the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement. Thomas has been working on sustainability matters his entire career, beginning in Germany with 16 years of interdisciplinary project management, including 10 years at a construction firm. In his executive role, Thomas balanced economic and environmental aspects of major infrastructure and urban redevelopment projects in former East Germany, in a very dynamic business environment after German reunification.  In the USA, Thomas worked 15 years as executive in the clean energy development industry, including international business development in China, India and Mexico.

Global Climate Associates is a Member of the U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE). https://www.bcse.org/

Sustainavision (JAPAN)

Sustainavision Ltd. is a (C)SR consulting firm based in London, UK, and aims to contribute to the development of a sustainable society through supporting organizations Social Responsibility strategy. It proposes to achieve this through reviewing and, where necessary, improving Social Responsibility and Carbon Management programmes, and undertaking tailor-made (C)SR related research and sustainability (C)SR trainings and workshops. Its vision is to create a more sustainable planet and preserve the earth for future generations. It hopes to achieve this vision through supporting clients’ Social Responsibility programmes, working together to build a more sustainable world.

Beah (Oman)

Oman Environmental Service Holding Company S.A.O.C (be’ah) was established in 2017 and has been laying the foundation towards building a sustainable future. Towards this, be’ah has been working assiduously pursing the company’s strategic goals. The Mission of Be’ah is to develop the Waste Management sector in Oman by providing safe, efficient and most economically and environmentally sustainable services in innovative ways thereby contributing to the overall economy and nurturing a more sustainable future.

Social Investment Partners (SIP) Group (Central America)

Social Investment Partners (SIP) Group was founded with the purpose of contributing to generate social impact at various levels – within government, communities and the private sector. We believe companies are engines of social progress that can effect profound social change through their sustainability strategies. Our mission is to accompany our clients in the generation of virtuous cycles of development within and beyond their business operations. We do this by offering a portfolio of services that supports sustainability planning, implementation, monitoring and training.

Kairos Trade & Consultancy Group (Switzerland)

Kairos Trade & Consultancy Group is a multi-disciplinary boutique management consultancy practice with the primary aim of guiding and helping companies to navigate and succeed during challenging situations, both through prosperous and difficult times. This is done with utmost integrity and respect for the environment as well as society, always in mind.

Its two principals, having combined professional experience exceeding 60 years, have a proud history providing solid advice and bespoke solutions to their clients, in varied industries and sectors, generating growth and value. Their embracing of the four capitals: Natural, Human, Social and Produced – have always been at the core of services provided.

Their unique value proposition is the concept of the outsourced Consulting CFO, aimed at providing the strategic function of a CFO to companies who cannot afford a full-time CFO.

In addition to its complementary value-adding services, Kairos has an extensive professional network and has forged strategic alliances with reputable international key-role players and organizations.

www.kairostradegroup.com

Canagulf (UAE, QATAR)

CanaGulf is a UAE based company specialised in consultancy, auditing and training, as well as issuing international certification in the field of quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE), social responsibility, sustainability and governance. Our vision is to align all our practices to the UAE vision 2020 and 2021, of making sustainability part of the norm. Our focus is to provide company leaders with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel within their industries.

Richard Cooper (UK)

Richard Cooper MBA, FRSA is principal consultant with Richard Cooper Consulting Limited providing sustainability advisory services to businesses, charities, community organisations and the education sector. He has over 20 years’ experience in sustainability roles including environmental risk management, stakeholder engagement and Corporate Responsibility Reporting. Most recently Richard has specialised in education, social impact and social mobility. He has designed and delivered award-winning education and social mobility programmes and was recognised as a Game Changer by Business in the Community, a one-off award to recognise inspirational individuals working to advance the responsible business movement. Richard is a former chair of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Financial Institutions Initiative. He also chaired the British Bankers’ Association Environmental Issues Panel and was chair of the cross-financial sector FORGE Group that produced guidance for the financial sector on the environment and CSR.

LitPark (CANADA)

Inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, LitPark is committed to re-imagining the boardroom with a seat for sustainability at every leadership table. LitPark works at the strategic level, identifying your best opportunities for practical and meaningful approaches to sustainability.  Karen Malone, LitPark’s Founder, is an experienced leader in CSR program design and impact reporting.  Understanding your organization’s current practices and reviewing your baseline results, LitPark takes a hands on approach to define and test smart and simple sustainable strategies, creating your point of differentiation, improving your financial performance and ensuring your long-term survival in the marketplace.

New Horizon Strategies (USA)

Laurie Peterson – a certified facilitator, certified coach and seasoned speaker – founded New Horizon Strategies, LLC in 2011 to inspire sustainable change in the professional world. Today, Laurie facilitates programs and events to help companies, government agencies and professional associations achieve the highest possible levels of effectiveness. Topics for facilitated programs and events include Operational Excellence, Culture of Innovation, Change Management, Organizational Development, Corporate and Social Responsibility, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Project Management, Leadership Development, Team Building, and The Daring WayTM and Rising Strong. In addition, Laurie provides executive, career and business coaching for individuals and groups to help people achieve their vision, goals and desires. By applying Socratic questioning, she enables clients to seek their own answers. She has coached clients from Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. and around the world: Australia, Malaysia, Canada, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, The Netherlands, Honduras and Great Britain. A frequent keynote and breakout session speaker on technical and motivational topics to inspire personal and professional growth, Laurie has presented at dozens of conferences and professional meetings from small groups to over 350 people.

Originally a BioProcess engineer, Laurie spent the first two decades of her career working as a life support system manager at NASA, keeping people alive in the harsh environment of space. That work spawned an opportunity to develop the charter implementation strategy for keeping people alive here on Earth, and the terrestrial sustainability program at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX was born. In her role as the NASA JSC Sustainability Champion, she awarded the “NASA Power of One” based on the significant achievement of creating the NASA JSC Sustainability Organizational Development Structure, Communications Strategy, Operating Rhythm, Sustainability Engagement Strategy, and Annual Sustainability Report. These efforts continue to affect the ~10,000 NASA JSC employees today, as well as the partners and public affected by the awesome work NASA continues to do.

The Firm for Business & Economic Consulting (OMAN)

The Firm for Business & Economic Consulting is an Omani owned enterprise providing consulting and training and services for businesses to improve their market exposure and performance. Clients can benefit from The Firm’s expertise to address specific problem areas and apply practical solutions. Specialisation areas include strategy formulation, Entrepreneurship and SME Eco-System, Logistics, Marketing and Branding and Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. The Firm is also developed an employment platform titled “Wathifny” to connect job seekers with potential employers.

DREAMS LAB (HONG KONG)

Dreams Lab works together with social innovators, leaders and change makers to make their social aspiration real. We inspire innovation ideas, promote stakeholders’ collaboration and understanding of social values in the regional communities. Dreams Lab offers range of services including sustainability (CSR) project incubation, sustainability reporting, social impact assessment and learning that addresses social challenges and enhance social good. We allow our networking partners to share their unique intelligence and leading resources to maximize the impact.

Gratia Christian College (GCC) (HONG KONG)

Gratia Christian College (GCC) offers an integration of Christian faith and academic learning not found in any higher education institutions locally, stressing the importance of servant leadership and intellectual development.