Events

On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, the Chicago Urban League will present its annual SUMMIT Luncheon – Centennial Edition at the Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Avenue from 11:30a.m. - 1:30p.m. Featuring Mellody Hobson (President, Ariel Investments) “In Conversation” with Connie Lindsey

The food and beverage industry is facing major change and shifting expectations, and brands have to decide whether to adapt, or risk losing out. This year’s WorldView event in NYC offered attendees a timely, big picture view of macro-trends the food & beverage industry is facing. Our four industry-leading speakers offered up a comprehensive overview of the current landscape, but what do we do with this information, and how do organizations embrace change and innovation rather than being left behind? Let’s break it down.

“Time is of the essence,” urged Lise Kingo, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact, to an audience of more than 300 local and global leaders from business, finance, civil society, Government and the UN, at the conclusion of the UN Global Compact two-day event, Making Global Goals Local Businesses – India, in New Delhi today. The closing of the meeting focused on the opportunities for driving transformational change and using breakthrough innovation to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Check out Domtar's April Monthly Minute today for sustainability news, eco-tips and fun facts.

Advance solutions and make a sustainable impact by identifying discreet, solvable problems within the Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals). Laura Asiala, Vice President of Public Affairs at PYXERA Global, will speak at the Global Issues Engagement Council at the United Nations Foundation this Friday, April 28.

During the initial planning stages of the International Living Future Institute’s 11th annual unConference, the theme was dedicated to Genius and Courage. The search then began for keynote speakers who are devoted to bringing these nouns to life in their daily actions.

Personal branding is not just for celebrities, according to leadership coach Tareaz Pegues. It can also be an effective tool for those leading change within companies today.

UN Global Compact convenes two-day forum on business opportunities for sustainable development in India through the SDGs and launches Global Opportunity Explorer, the world’s largest digital platform that provides the global business community.

Last year’s 7th Annual Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards showcased the crème de la crème of companies across the world who are setting the bar for sustainability.

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.