Humans are changing the Earth in unprecedented ways. Global population growth, changes in behavior and migration, and new trends in industry and technology may leave lasting impacts on natural resources and the environment.
On November 16, The Washington Post brought together business leaders and experts in the sustainability and conservation community to discuss new approaches for a sustainable future and assess the relationship between humans and the environment.
Speakers debated the tradeoffs involved in conserving Earth’s natural resources, discuss new models for sustainable business practices and examine the relationship between democracy and sustainable development.
The event was introduced by:
* Kris Coratti: Vice President of Communications and Events, The Washington Post. Kris Coratti is the Vice President of Communications and Events for The Washington Post. She is responsible for developing and managing The Post’s communications strategy in addition to overseeing conferences and events.
Panel One: One-on-One with Lisa Jackson discussing sustainability issues from the corporate and government perspective.
* Lisa Jackson, Apple’s head of sustainability and former top official at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
* Juliet Eilperin (Interviewer), senior national affairs correspondent for The Washington Post.
Lisa Jackson
Vice President, Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, Apple; Former Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Lisa Jackson is Apple’s vice president of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives where she oversees Apple’s efforts to minimize its impact on the environment by addressing climate change through renewable energy and energy efficiency, using greener materials, and inventing new ways to conserve precious resources. From 2009 to 2013, Lisa served as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Panel Two: The Business of Sustainability with Syd Kitson, Sophia Mendelsohn and Malcolm Woolf
A look at how businesses can place sustainability at the core of their products and services and how to motivate consumers to value sustainability when making choices.
* Syd Kitson, Chairman and CEO of Kitson & Partners,
* Sophia Mendelsohn, Head of Sustainability at JetBlue Airways, and
* Malcolm Woolf, Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at Advanced Energy Economy
* Stephen Stromberg (moderator), editorial writer for The Washington Post.
Syd Kitson
Chairman and CEO, Kitson & Partners
Syd Kitson is Chairman and CEO of Kitson & Partners, a Florida-based real estate company specializing in the creation and development of master-planned communities and commercial properties. In 2006, Kitson completed a historic purchase of land where he created Babcock Ranch, a solar powered town in Southwest Florida.
Sophia Mendelsohn
Head of Sustainability, JetBlue Airways
Sophia Mendelsohn is head of sustainability at JetBlue Airways. In 2016, she won the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Leadership Award. Mendelsohn serves on boards and advisory councils for NOAA, the US Fish & Wildlife Service, and The New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund.
Malcolm Woolf
Senior Vice President, Policy and Government Affairs, Advanced Energy Economy
Malcolm Woolf leads AEE’s public policy efforts to promote the advanced energy industry, including federal, state legislative, and state regulatory initiatives, including campaigns to expand corporate access to advanced energy, remove regulatory barriers in retail and wholesale markets, and inform policy makers about innovative, new technologies transforming the energy system. Before joining AEE, Malcolm served as a Cabinet-level official with Governor Martin O'Malley as head of the Maryland Energy Administration.
Videos:
From Patagonia Park to Puerto Rico: Kris Tompkins and Leilani Münter on global sustainability efforts
Kris Tompkins, the former CEO of Patagonia and president of Tompkins Conservation, and Leilani Münter, race car driver and environmental activist, share their efforts in sustainability and conservation from across the globe.
Panel Three: Moving Toward Environmental Equality
Advocates and thought leaders discuss efforts to promote safe and effective environmental standards for all and environmental justice both globally and in communities across the country.
* Catherine Coleman Flowers, Founder of the Alabama Center for Rural Enterprise Community Development Corporation,
* Dune Ives, Executive Director at Lonely Whale, and
* Brendan Shane, Regional Director for North America at C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
* Darryl Fears (moderator), national environment reporter for The Washington Post.
Catherine Coleman Flowers
Founder, Alabama Center for Rural Enterprise Community Development Corporation
Catherine Coleman Flowers is the founder of the Alabama Center for Rural Enterprise Community Development Corporation (ACRE). She also serves as the Rural Development Manager for the Equal Justice Initiative and as Director of Environmental Justice and Civic Engagement for Center for Earth Ethics at Union Theological Seminary.
Dune Ives
Executive Director, Lonely Whale
Dune Ives is the Executive Director of Lonely Whale where she designs and leads ocean conservation initiatives to address key drivers of environmental degradation and species decline. Prior to joining the Lonely Whale Foundation, she was the head of Paul Allen’s Vulcan Philanthropy. Ives is also the co-founder of The Green Sports Alliance and an inaugural member of Al Gore’s The Climate Reality Project.
Brendan Shane
Regional Director for North America, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group
Brendan Shane serves as the Regional Director for North America at C40. In this role, he supports C40 Cities in the United States and Canada in their climate action and sustainability planning, measurement, and implementation and facilitates inter-city, regional, and global collaboration.
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