2041 would like to send a colossal congratulations to Darren McGann, 2041 Alumni member who attended IAE 2011. The Net Impact Force of Change Award recognizes members “who has gone above and beyond their regular role as a student or employee to create a more sustainable and just society through the power of business. See how Darren created a change in the video below. Great job Darren!
On a recent visit to Hong Kong for lectures, Robert Swan had a chance to meet up with IAE 2011 Alumni Member Isabella Ko. Isabella joined IAE 2011 during her gap year from Peking University where she is studying to be a Sommelier. Rob said it was absolutely wonderful to be able to see Isabella while Hong Kong.
Darren McGann and Janet Morris, 2041 IAE 2011 Members
In June, two 2041 IAE Alumni Members Darren McGann and Janet Morris reunited at the Corporate Eco Forum Gala in Washington D.C. “The annual meeting assembles an elite group of senior executives from 18 industries to share insights, collaborate, and innovate” as explained by EcoForum. Janet had won her place to attend the 2041 IAE 2011 Expedition after promising not to buy any new products for a year. She took the stage to tell her inspiring journey after an incredible introduction done by Corporate Eco Forum Founder’s twelve year old daughter, Anjali Rangaswami.
Watch Janet as she takes more than 220 Corporate and Government Environmental Leaders on a virtual trip to Antarctica here.
Jean Gomes, Rob and Andy Cook -IAE 2011 Alumni Members
Per the press release at www.robeco.com R.E.E. 2041 Team Member Erik Breen, Head Responsible Investing Robeco, has received the ‘Millstein Center Rising Star Governance’ award 2011.
“The award has been set up by the Millstein Center of Corporate Governance and Performance of Yale School of Management to stimulate young professionals in the field of Corporate Governance. Members of the governance community made their selection out of a large, with regards to both discipline and region, group of candidates based on their contribution to corporate governance, thought leadership, current projects and reputation.
The Millstein Center Rising Star of Corporate Governance was awarded to Erik Breen and ten other worldwide corporate governance professionals on 15 June 2011 (US) during the sixth annual Yale Governance Forum.
The Millstein Center for Corporate Governance and Performance at the Yale School of Management is a leading global resource for testing, challenging and advancing the premise that corporations should and can serve society. The Center focuses on the inter-relationship of management, the board of directors, shareholders, and stakeholders in creating long-term corporate shareholder value in today’s complex and competitive economy, while at the same time meeting the heightened expectations of society.”
2041 and Robert Swan would like to congratulate Erik on this achievement and we look forward to your future accomplishments as we know we will see many to come.
Erik Breen takes in the beauty of Antarctica
This past May, Robert Swan made his journey to Singapore where he spoke at The Vitol Industry Speaker Series to raise awareness of the 2041 movement. Over 400 people attended the talk held in Singapore, with backgrounds ranging from government officials, business leaders and students. He had a chance to meet up with recent 2041 IAE 2011 Team Member Spencer Yong where they joined on stage to share their individual Antarctica experience as well as spread the message of the importance for young leaders to step up to make changes, and be the role model to champion the cause of sustainability in our everyday lives.
Robert Swan speaking at Vitol
Spencer Yong, IAE 2011 Member speaking to fellow peers at Vitol
Please join Robert Swan in Washington D.C. next week where he will be giving two free public presentations. If you are in the area or know someone that is, we hope you will be able to attend one or both of these events.
“Robert will tell his extraordinary life story of how he experienced first-hand the life-threatening effects of climate change as he became the first person to walk to both the North and South Poles. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the South Pole, learn how he has galvanized people around the planet to take small steps to reduce carbon footprints and generate demand for renewable energy.”
World Resource Institute Presentation
Monday, 13th of June at 12:00- 1:30 P.M.
Brown Bag Lunch
The World Resources Institute
10 G Street NE
8th floor
Resources for the Future Presentation
Wednesday, 15th of June, 5:30 -7 P.M.
R.S.V.P. required but all are welcome.
Reception to follow
Resources for the Future
First Floor Conference Center
1616 P Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036
Earth Day 2011, which here at 2041, we feel is every day. We see more people getting involved than ever before with hopeful changes upon the horizon. We reached out to our Alumni to see what they will be doing to mark this day.
Janet Morris of IAE 2011 has created an inspiring class for the annual internal employee family event “HP Bring Your Inventor to Work Day” where HP employees bring their children into the work place. Janet states, “There are classes on a variety of topics, most centered around Earth Day and being more sustainable.”
She will challenge children to board the “Antarctic Sustainability Expedition” and become an environmental polar explorer. They will experience the vivid colors, sights and sounds of the Antarctic Peninsula though a zodiac excursion presentation. Then they will further use their imaginations where they will create hands on and fun project surrounded by sustainability to round out their Antarctica adventure. Janet says that “together, we’ll explore why Antarctica is important to the overall health of our planet and what steps we can take to help reduce our individual carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Embrace the Challenge!”
2041 Team Leader Jason Flesher will also be celebrating Earth Day by being a presenter for the Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) to discuss “how climate change is affecting the ecosystems of Antarctica and Point Reyes. Jason Flesher, PRNSA’s intrepid Field Seminars Director will be sharing stunning photos and stories from 2041 IAE 2011.
Anne Kershaw, 2041 CEO, is working with the students are her son’s school –Glenshire Elementary, California– to reduce their energy use. Anne will give a presentation to the school on how we waste energy and water at school and at home. All of the students will be asked to take on the energy challenge. Each will be given a “I am an Energy Warrior” wrist band (100% recycled) and be asked to take their family utility bills from last month, work to reduce them this month by switching off lights, unplugging all appliances at night, watching less TV and using less water. At the end of the next billing cycle all students will bring in their usage and Anne will calculate with the students how much energy was saved. In addition, Energy Monitors have been selected for each class at the school. They will do the same and calculate the energy saving for the school at the end of the next month. They will post on the 2041 website how much energy was saved by the students overall.
Yuli Petkova (IAE 2008) and Lauren Wylie (IATE 2009) spoke to 400 kids at Willard School in New Jersey where they were the keynote speakers for a big Earth Day celebration. You can see their efforts and innovative ideas at their green school website, Willard Green!
Also, on Thursday, Lauren hosted a big fair in the lobby of her office building in New York. “We had lots of vendors, giveaways, and a raffle. About 1000 people attended and we painted a “Commitment Tree” on the window. People filled out green post-it notes with their commitment, and stuck it on the tree.”
We are now at a time where people everywhere are aware that a change needs to happen to protect our earth. Through sustainability, renewable energy and action we can do this, and now is the time. “The challenge in the world today is not the lack of information; it is the lack of inspiration. Our job is to inspire people – to get them to believe the journey is possible – by showing them small, achievable steps.” – Robert Swan, OBE
Let’s make every day Earth Day.
View clips from the forthcoming documentary “Cool School Antarctica,” a film by IAE 2010 participant Liz Courtney. Liz captures the life-changing experience of visiting Antarctica through the eyes of 2009 Australian Idol runner-up Hayley Warner and 40 other young people from 15 different countries. You can view the documentary on September 25 on Foxtel Nickelodeon at 7pm. The film will also be featured at the Toronto International Environmental Film Festival in October, 2010.
Currently, Robert Swan is speaking at various engagements throughout India. So far, Robert has met with PepsiCo, TATA Steel, Google, the Indian School of Business, Leaps and Bounds, and many schools and universities. The welcome in India has been extremely warm. Large thanks to Chandini Chhabra and many other IAE Alumni for their great support and coordination. We hope to see many of our new friends on the International Antarctic Expedition in March!
