IoD Jersey is holding a panel event on 13 May to provide information for organisations and staff as they work towards environmental sustainability.
The online event – What Jersey is doing about the Environment in 'ESG' – is free to attend and will feature leaders from local businesses, government and charities.
The 20 warmest years on record have been in the past 22 years, decreasing oxygen levels, increasing sea temperatures and raising ocean levels. Jersey has already seen an increased risk from rising seas and unpredictable weather, which is having an impact on the natural environment and a big economic cost.
The Stern Review found that if Jersey does not act now, the costs of climate change will be the equivalent of losing between 5% and 20% of GDP annually. Jersey’s government has committed to carbon neutrality by 2030.
The IoD panel will be chaired by Dr Lesley Dickie, CEO of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, and includes:
• Tom Noel, Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, JT Group
• Sabrin Rahman, Head of Sustainability for Europe and the Middle East, HSBC Bank
• Steven Skelton, Director of Strategy and Innovation, Government of Jersey
• Hilary Jeune, Director of Valuemetrix
• Elaine Walsh, Chair, IoD Jersey Environment Sub Committee
Elaine Walsh (pictured), Chair of the IoD Jersey Environment Sub-committee, commented: "There is no one way to start an organisation’s path to sustainable environmental health. What we can do is learn from each other and work together to develop an aligned approach that improves our environmental outlook but recognises individual journeys.
"We hope that by initiating a conversation between leaders in business, government and community/charity at our first event, we can inspire attendees to start or accelerate their journey to create a sustainable business environment in Jersey."
• The event takes place on Thursday 13 May from 12.45pm to 2pm. To book a place click here