Joel Makower Keynote Speaker

Are you searching for a sustainability expert who can translate complex environmental challenges into strategic opportunities? Joel Makower isn’t just another speaker—he’s a pioneering voice in green business strategy. With over three decades of experience, he’ll challenge your organization’s perspective on sustainability. His keynotes aren’t mere presentations; they’re roadmaps for corporate transformation. Want to understand how sustainability can drive innovation and profitability? Makower might just have the insights you’ve been seeking.

Joel Makower is a leading voice in sustainable business, clean technology, and the green economy, making him a sought-after keynote speaker. As the Chairman and Co-Founder of GreenBiz Group, a prominent media and events company in the sustainability sector, Makower brings over three decades of experience to the stage.

His expertise spans a wide range of topics, including how companies can thrive in a world constrained by energy, water, materials, and toxicity. Makower is also a prolific author, having written more than a dozen books on sustainability and corporate responsibility.

When you engage Joel Makower as a keynote speaker, you can expect insightful discussions on several key topics. For instance, he explores how companies can compete effectively in a constrained world, highlighting opportunities that arise from environmental challenges.

His talks also explore the innovation required to transform industries towards net-zero emissions, creating new business opportunities in the process. Additionally, Makower discusses the alignment of private sector interests with environmental goals to build resilience and strengthen economies.

Some of his notable keynote topics include:

  1. From Here to Sustainability: This topic examines how companies can compete in a world with constraints on energy, water, materials, and toxicity, and the opportunities arising from these challenges.
  2. The Climate Tech Opportunity: Makower discusses the innovation needed to transform industries to net-zero emissions and create new business opportunities.
  3. Can Wall Street Save the World?: He scrutinizes the role of sustainable finance in reducing risk and increasing financial performance.

Makower’s presentations are designed to inspire business leaders to take profitable action towards sustainability. He helps organizations align their environmental goals with business strategy, providing insights on reducing risk and increasing innovation through sustainability. His expertise is invaluable for corporate events, business associations, and regional economic development gatherings.

Makower’s unique attributes include over 30 years of experience in sustainability and corporate responsibility, earning him recognition as a “guru of green practices” by the Associated Press. He’s also been awarded the Hutchens Medal and inducted into the International Institute of Sustainability Professionals’ Hall of Fame.

Joel Makower: Sustainability Speaking Expert

As a leading sustainability expert, Makower brings unparalleled insights into corporate environmental strategy through his dynamic keynote speaking. He leverages decades of experience to help organizations understand the crossroads of business, technology, and environmental responsibility.

When you book Makower for your corporate event, you’ll get a speaker who transforms complex sustainability challenges into actionable strategies. His presentations mingle strategic thinking with practical solutions, making him a sought-after voice in the Corporate Speaker Agency’s roster of top-tier speakers.

Makower’s keynotes aren’t just informative; they’re transformative experiences that challenge companies to rethink their environmental approach. He draws from extensive research and real-world case studies, providing audiences with cutting-edge perspectives on green business practices, circular economy principles, and sustainable innovation.

His ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and passion makes him an exceptional choice for conferences, corporate retreats, and leadership events focused on environmental strategy. Through his engaging presentations, he helps companies achieve long-term cost savings while maintaining their commitment to environmental responsibility.

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