📢 We are pleased to announce Leah Seligmann as CEO of The B Team. “Today, I am proud and inspired to welcome Leah Seligmann as the new CEO of The B Team. Leah brings years of experience and a great appetite to make a difference as we take the next leaps toward a just and sustainable future,” said Jesper Brodin, B Team Chair and Ingka Group I IKEA CEO. Halla Tomasdottir led The #BTeam for six years before stepping aside to run, successfully, for President of Iceland. Leah has demonstrated steady leadership over the past few months in her capacity as Interim CEO, emerging from a highly qualified pool of candidates as the strongest choice to guide The B Team through the critical years ahead. Please join us in congratulating Leah! Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/e-U8dhx6
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The B Team is a global collective of business and civil society leaders creating new norms of corporate leadership.
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The B Team is a global collective of business and civil society leaders working to create new norms of corporate leadership today, for a better tomorrow. Together, these leaders strive to hold themselves and their peers accountable for measuring business success not only by financial performance, but also for the benefit of future generations. The B Team was co-founded by Sir Richard Branson and Jochen Zeitz. The B Team is chaired by Jesper Brodin and its leaders include Ajay Banga, Ester Baiget, Oliver Bäte, Marc Benioff, Sharan Burrow, Kathy Calvin, Emmanuel Faber, Christiana Figueres, Mats Granryd, André Hoffmann, Arianna Huffington, Van Jones, Sir Mo Ibrahim, Ilham Kadri, Joseph D. Kenner, Isabelle Kocher, Guilherme Leal, Andrew Liveris, Hiro Mizuno, Juan Carlos Mora, Jacqueline Novogratz, Paul Polman, Jean Oelwang, Torben Möger Pedersen, Mary Robinson, Hamdi Ulukaya, Zhang Yue and Professor Muhammad Yunus.
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“If we view our current challenges as opportunities, with a healthy dose of pragmatism, they can become the foundation of a better economic future.” #BTeam Leader and Allianz Group CEO Oliver Bäte shares his reflections on risk, “change fatigue” and the role of business in tackling shared challenges following a discussion with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua at the Berlin Global Dialogue 2024.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of joining Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, and moderator Francine Lacqua of Bloomberg for a thought-provoking session at Berlin Global Dialogue 2024 where we explored the causes of current challenges and the role of leaders in addressing them, from growing polarization to lagging economic growth. We discussed the inconvenient truth of rising risks and how managing them requires a willingness to adapt, transform, and build resilience. To succeed, however, the concerns and desires of customers and electorates must be at the forefront of decision-makers’ minds. Larry and I agree that we also need to focus on the future, not on the past. There is no room for nostalgia or to rest on past achievements. Instead, if we view our current challenges as opportunities, with a healthy dose of pragmatism, they can become the foundation of a better economic future. We already see the potential. As risks increase, technical excellence will continue to deliver competitive insurance solutions. And, as Larry pointed out, the development of wider and deeper capital markets will contribute to risk mitigation by defusing risks and reducing price volatility. Yesterday’s frank discussion also addressed what leaders can do to rebuild trust and fight the polarization caused by what I call “change fatigue.” Change, while inevitable and often necessary, has to connect to the real needs of citizens. Delivering on basic quality of life issues, like healthcare, education, and affordable housing, is the most effective way to counter populist rhetoric and empty promises. Now is the time for serious dialogue and pragmatic solutions that work to restore stability, encourage optimism, and re-ignite global growth. We cannot expect governments alone to solve all these issues. Business can be part of the solution. That’s why Larry and I both emphasized the willingness and necessity of business to contribute to public-private partnerships. In our experience, such partnerships have been effective in finding pragmatic common ground, whether at the local, national, or international level. Thank you Larry Fink for your insights, Francine Lacqua for guiding our meaningful discussion, and Berlin Global Dialogue organizers for creating this opportunity. I look forward to continuing the conversation and exploring how businesses can work together with governments to help navigate rising risks and drive sustainable, inclusive growth. #BGD2024 #Allianz
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“America must be clear on its climate leadership, following through with real commitments at both the G20 meetings and the international negotiations that must set a strong climate finance goal this year.” #BTeam Leaders Mary Robinson (former President of Ireland) and Sharan Burrow (former General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation - ITUC) are among 83 powerful voices calling for action on #ClimateFinance in the lead-up to COP29 Azerbaijan. #TurnThePageOnClimate SHE Changes Climate #G20
⏰ It's Time to #TurnThePageOnClimate 🌿 Throughout history, women have led and responded with courage and vision, from the forefront of every crisis. Today, we drive the transformation towards a cleaner future. That's why, joined by 83 brilliant leaders from women’s networks across the world, #SHEChangesClimate is calling on the U.S. and global leaders to turn the page and move forward on climate change in the lead-up to COP29 Azerbaijan. Published as a full page in the The New York Times on Sunday 29th September, the letter encourages sustained U.S. leadership and action on climate finance in a time when many other news topics continually eclipse climate action. We have seen hope re-emerge at the UN this week, as global leaders reaffirmed their commitment to act on the climate crisis, transition away from polluting fossil fuels, and back an overhaul of the international financial architecture. While the U.S. has made significant progress in advancing clean energy investments and moving forward with its climate agenda, we recognize that much more is needed to slash emissions and rebuild global trust in a year of unprecedented weather extremes. The U.S. has an opportunity to lead decisively in upcoming climate negotiations, and today we’re here to say: we stand ready to back you as you act on climate change. Letter coordinated by Bellwethers Group
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If you're a CEO, #BTeam Leader and former Unilever CEO Paul Polman has some advice to share. Earlier this week at the Fortune Sustainability Dinner in New York, he emphasized the benefits of a more collaborative leadership mindset and practicing what he calls “positive advocacy.” Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/evynr2Ba #ClimateWeekNYC
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Through the Corporate Leaders Network for climate action we’re calling for Robust Laws for #MoreRenewables. This means supporting #businesses to identify the kinds of #laws that will help them play their part in the #energytransition. Globally 🌍 we need to triple renewable capacity by 2030, to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius. There are many different types of laws which will help accelerate the implementation of renewables, while also safeguarding people 🙋♀️ and nature 🌷 For example: 🏋♀️ Include strong language on renewables in international treaties 🤝 Reform investor-state dispute settlement to preclude actions which protect fossil fuels 💨 Streamline permitting and grid access ✅ Remove fossil fuel subsidies and redirect subsidies towards renewables instead 📚 Ensure that climate, nature, and human rights considerations are embedded in environmental impact assessment 👉👉Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eNpg_CPc What kinds of laws do you think we should put in place to accelerate the energy transition?💡 Our call for #RobustLaws forms part of CISL’s Business Leadership Campaign, which is calling for strong courageous leadership which builds and advocates for structural market changes such that sustainability is rewarded, and unsustainable activity becomes commercially unviable. Visit our campaign hub: https://lnkd.in/e4vCevvu 🗽We're at #NewYorkClimateWeek this week to launch our campaign - will we see you there? #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #CISLBusinessLeadership #BusinessLeadership Katherine Quinn Annabelle Roblin-Sserwanja Aoife Blanchard Beverley Cornaby
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How are brands embedding sustainability within their business strategies and operations? Is consumer culture sustainable? At The New York Times #ClimateForward event during #ClimateWeekNYC, #BTeam Leaders Jesper Brodin (CEO, Ingka Group | IKEA) and Ryan Gellert (CEO, Patagonia) discussed consumer trends, previewed new initiatives their brands are testing and shared insights from their own leadership journeys. On progress being made at IKEA, Patagonia and elsewhere, Jesper said: “We are transitioning the economy to a climate-smart, resource-smart, cost-smart, business-smart, brand-smart economy. We are on the cusp of that right now.” On the role of governments in accelerating this transition, Ryan suggested: “Start creating more regulation to limit the wrong things. Start creating incentives to do the right things.” Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/egp9Gdjs
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“With many frameworks and standards now consolidated into the ISSB, the voluntary application guide helps companies navigate from their current reporting practices to applying ISSB Standards, providing a cost-effective route for companies to provide decision-useful, assurable financial information to investors.” – Emmanuel Faber, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Chair and #BTeam Leader, on how this new guide will help businesses to apply #ISSB standards. #ClimateWeekNYC #Sustainability #FinancialDisclosure
The IFRS Foundation has published a guide for companies as investors call for voluntary application of #ISSB Standards. Published during Climate Week NYC, the guide aims to: ✔ encourage companies to start using ISSB Standards; 📝 help companies communicate their voluntary application journey to investors; and 📊 assist companies to provide investors with decision-useful, globally comparable information. Download the guide via the link in comments. 👇 #ISSBatClimateWeekNYC Climate Group
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Across the world, great strides are being made to advance a just transition to clean energy. But as this health check from the Planetary Guardians makes clear, our planet's vital signs are flashing red. Read the full report in the link below 👇
🚨Big Announcement: The First-Ever Planetary Health Check launched today at New York Climate Week! We’re excited to share the release of the first annual aggregate assessment of the state of our planet, known as the Planetary Health Check. This groundbreaking report evaluates Earth’s health by combining insights from all nine Planetary Boundary processes, marking a critical milestone in understanding our planet’s wellbeing🌱 🌿 Key findings: - Six out of nine Planetary Boundaries have already been breached. - A seventh boundary is at risk of imminent transgression. - Seven of the nine boundaries show trends moving deeper into the high-risk red zone. The findings are clear: planet Earth is far outside the safe operating space for humanity and is rapidly approaching a state of red alert, serving as an urgent call to action for governments, industries, and individuals worldwide to address these planetary challenges. Together, we must work towards a safer, more sustainable future for all. 🌍✨ Check the new website: https://lnkd.in/eUxVz7kn #BeaPlanetaryGuardian, #ClimateWeekNYC, #ItIsTime, #PlanetaryBoundaries
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🫱🏼🫲🏾 Collaboration 💵 Financing climate solutions ⏰ Acting with urgency #BTeam Leader Jesper Brodin (CEO, Ingka Group) highlights key themes emerging from #UNGA79 and #ClimateWeekNYC. With plenty of opportunities for collaboration and meaningful conversations, let’s make this week count.
A great first day at the United Nations General Assembly week, participating in the Private Sector Forum as well as Clinton Global Initiative and the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Young Refugee Forum. One thing is clear, in order to deliver to the Sustainable Development Goals, #SDGs we need stronger collaboration between the public and private sector, and we need to finance the implementation of climate solutions with speed. Now we go all in on impactful solutions with our Action Speaks Summit, launching the digital platform for the first time: https://lnkd.in/e_U7tk86 Join us at the Javits Center! #climateweek #actionspeakslouderthanwords
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The B Team reposted this
🆕 The United Nations General Assembly yesterday adopted a new agreement called a "Pact for the Future", which further recognized the need to address the primary cause of climate change: burning fossil fuels. The pact is clear that we need to see a just, orderly and equitable transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, and a phase out of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies (https://lnkd.in/dFbwNGtb). It reiterates the historic agreements made at COP28 in Dubai last year. Now people are looking to governments to make good on commitments and get down to business. As this year’s #ClimateWeekNYC theme states: It’s Time. Thousands of businesses are already forging a path from #FossilToClean – because climate risk is business risk (https://lnkd.in/e-R4b_7D). And business is calling for governments to set ambitious NDCs backed by clear targets, policies, and timelines, for phasing out fossil fuels, shifting incentives to clean energy, and working with business to deploy solutions at speed and scale. In short, #NDCs must offer enough clarity for companies to invest confidently in the clean energy industries of the future, and the natural systems that underpin them. In the race to clean solutions, those companies and countries that transition soonest and fastest will be the first to reap the benefits of a clean energy economy. Those that wait risk falling behind. The world came together at #COP28 in unprecedented agreement and has re-affirmed that commitment through this pact. It’s now time for world leaders to turn words into policy action and invest in a just transition from fossil fuels to clean energy solutions. To protect our communities, our businesses and our economies from the worst climate impacts. It’s time to get down to business. 🔗 See the call to action: https://lnkd.in/gf9A3Ace #WMBC #Mission2025