Register for Sustainability 24
Sustainability 24 is the day when Accenture places business sustainability solidly on the global agenda, by advancing debate and discussion with clients and local government leaders and stakeholders around the world.
The day's highlight is a live twelve hour interactive online global broadcast, which you can be part of by registering for one or more of the sessions below - listening, learning and debating the issues with world leaders in Sustainability.
The time for each session is indicated in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). To convert to your local time click on the time listed in orange. Please note, the time converter does not reflect your local daylight savings time if applicable. You can read more about each session by clicking the "view description" link.
Do not miss out on one of the most important events to be held about “Sustainable Business” this year. Register now.
May 23, 2012; 6:00 AM GMT
Broadcast from Singapore
Senior executives from across Asia will explore different models of urban development for creating cities that are livable, sustainable and attractive to ongoing development. Drawing on experiences from across the region, the panel will explore the different business, technology and governance models for harmonious urbanization. Join us as they provide insight into what makes these models successful, and how they can be translated across Asia and worldwide.
May 23, 2012; 7:30 AM GMT
Broadcast from Johannesburg
Development refers to aspects such as poverty reduction, education and gender equality. How do businesses and government work together to harness the power of markets to deliver societal impact in developing economies? This is not about corporate social investment but rather about how does business ensure their sustainability through development and how does government assist to create the right environment. Join our panel as they provide real world examples and give insights into success.
May 23, 2012; 8:30 AM GMT
Broadcast from London
Key figures in sustainable business will share their views on growth, sustainability and the global consumer. Join the debate to explore how businesses can shift consumer behaviors, and drive demand for sustainable products and services to deliver growth with fewer resources.
May 23, 2012; 10:00 AM GMT
Broadcast from Oslo
Closed-loop business models can help business keep, extract and save value from resources, deliver products and services that consumers want while minimizing the impact on the environment. Hear about some of the innovative approaches being taken by leading companies.
May 23, 2012; 11:00 AM GMT
Broadcast from Frankfurt
Technology is often regarded as holding the key to driving a new era of sustainability. However, many new technologies attract controversy because they require trade-offs, time to scale or long deployment times. Join experts on the cutting-edge of design and development as they go beyond the controversy to showcase dynamic technology programs focused on clean energy, resource efficiency and value creation.
May 23, 2012; 12:00 PM GMT
Broadcast from London
How can we ensure that our next generation of leaders, whether in business, government or broader society, are engaged and committed to a sustainable future? In particular, how can we foster leadership amongst middle and front-line managers as the real delivery agents of sustainability goals? Join the panel as they reflect on these questions, and what this means for the future of business.
May 23, 2012; 1:00 PM GMT
Broadcast from New York
Financial markets have the potential to accelerate the transition towards more sustainable business practices and value creation. Yet many business leaders cite the lack of recognition from financial markets as a barrier to achieving sustainability goals. Join leading experts from the world of finance and business to hear about progress being made to integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into mainstream investment analysis.
May 23, 2012; 2:00 PM GMT
Broadcast from Washington
Can businesses sustain meaningful growth, drive innovation, and simultaneously address some of the most important societal challenges facing communities all over the world? Can the public and private sectors successfully collaborate to spur sustainable technology advancements? Join experts from government and industry to hear how successful public-private partnerships are driving the mainstream adoption of advanced transportation technologies and how the United States is spurring investments in the manufacturer of advanced technology vehicles.
May 23, 2012; 3:00 PM GMT
Broadcast from Chicago
Global regulatory and reporting requirements are becoming more stringent, and stakeholder expectations around transparency and accountability continue to rise. Join the panel to hear how companies are driving business value through successful measurement and disclosure of their environmental and social impacts, and how to remain both compliant and competitive in today’s changing landscape.
May 23, 2012; 4:00 PM GMT
Prerecorded from Rio
What is needed to initiate a more inclusive and responsible growth path in the South American region for countries and companies alike? And what can we expect from the Rio+20 discussions? Join business and government leaders to hear what is emerging from one of the most dynamic parts of the world, and what we can expect from Rio+20 on the eve of this much-awaited conference.
May 23, 2012; 5:30 PM GMT
Broadcast from multiple locations
Sustainable energy is central to nearly every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today, be it jobs, security, climate change, food production or poverty reduction.. Listen to leading figures from the United Nations and Accenture as they discuss the efforts underway to secure sustainable energy for development and poverty alleviation in the run-up to Rio +20.