Mobilising business for resilience: Unlocking growth, innovation, & impact

Mobilising business for resilience: Unlocking growth, innovation, and impact

Date: 24 June 2025

Time: 15:30 – 17:00

This session is part of the Resilience Hub’s full day event: Resilience that Delivers: Turning Science into Action and Impact.

Climate change is driving the costs of instability for both businesses and society.

This gives the private sector a unique opportunity to take a leadership role in climate action. A resilient economy is not just a necessity; it's also a significant business opportunity.

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), BCG, the Race to Resilience, and UN High Level Climate Champions will explore the role of private sector investment in climate adaptation and resilience.

What to expect

The event is divided into two sessions

14:00-15:00 - Adaptation and Resilience Fireside Chat (Invite-Only)

This invite-only session aims to build alignment on the opportunities and barriers to scale private investment in adaptation. If you are a senior business leader who would like to be considered for an invitation, please reach out to Julia Cadaval Martins at am1hcnRpbnMgfCBnbG9iYWxyZXNpbGllbmNlcGFydG5lcnNoaXAgISBvcmc= (detailing your name, organisation, and title). As spaces are limited, submission of this email does not guarantee attendance.

Mobilising Business for Resilience (Panel and Q&A) 15:30 - 17:00

This panel discussion brings private sector leaders to the stage to consider strategic opportunities that can reframe resilience as a shared investment priority and a competitive advantage.

Speakers

Marcia Toledo, Director of Adaptation and Resilience, UN Climate Change High-Level Champions

Jesper Hornberg, CEO, Global Resilience Partnership

Michael Joseph, Chairman, Pula

Namita Vikas, Founder and Managing Director, auctusESG

Gwendolyn Yu, Head of Emerging Sustainability Issues, JP Morgan Chase

Rodrigo Fernandes, Sustainability Director Bentley Systems

Anthony Hobley, Deputy Chair Climate Risk & Resilience, Howden

Brooke Tvermoes, PhD, DABT, Director, Environmental, Energy & Chemical Management Programs, IBM Chief Sustainability Office

Jorge Gastelumendi, Senior Director, Atlantic Council

Annika Zawadzki, Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group

How to join

You must register for Mobilising business for resilience: Unlocking growth, innovation, and impact. Click “get tickets” to secure your free spot. Please note that you are registering for an in-person event.

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