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Due to the temporary shutdown of LinkedIn in China after August 8th, I was unable to access my account. I'm pleased to announce that the login functionality has been restored today! I'll continue sharing Audrey's reading column and look forward to staying connected and engaging with everyone. Thank you for your understanding and support! #LinkedIn #LoginRestored #SharingReads In addition, tomorrow I'll be returning to Shenzhen, China, preparing to attend the 2023 ESG Ecology Conference. Faced with challenges and opportunities, Chinese enterprises are building their brands overseas, and mastering the "world language" has become essential. This involves constructing an ESG system to obtain a ticket for participating in international trade, as well as creating shared value for customers and stakeholders based on universal values represented by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since ESG and sustainable development are the only way forward, how should businesses proceed? How can one understand the rules? Where are the resources, and where is the support? On November 28th-29th, at the Towards the Light Conference on "Value Innovation of ESG and Sustainable Development," we aim to provide answers! Pooling collective efforts, witness the future at the 2023 Towards the Light Conference. 500 people will gather offline to witness value innovation in ESG and sustainable development in different scenarios. Highlights: ⭐️ The conference venue is located in the world-leading Biosphere No. 3 · Dameisha Vanke Center Carbon Neutral Experimental Zone – a model area for green, low-carbon, and sustainability, offering a glimpse of the green future. ⭐️ Create a green, low-carbon, zero-waste, and barrier-free immersive experience – applying future-oriented ESG solutions to the conference site. ⭐️ Use open space technology to connect participants who share common concerns – creating an open platform for expressing views and socializing, ensuring your voice is heard, and promoting innovation with collective wisdom. ⭐️ Hundred ESG and sustainable development industry leaders as guests – sharing their perspectives and practices. ⭐️ Focus on multiple parallel forums related to ESG – regardless of which aspect of ESG issues you are interested in, there is always one you don't want to miss. ⭐️ Participate in the Towards the Light Market – experience a sustainable lifestyle firsthand. And more... "2023 Towards the Light Conference" is not just a conference but a convergence point for social value innovation, a collective belief, a firm commitment to a sustainable future.#ESG

The enormous ROI of investing time with smart people. People that walked the talked. That inspires you, that makes you tackle your challenges in a different way, understanding what other companies or industries do. NEVER a waste of time if you take every valuable conversation into action, big or small. Otherwise it is just like the “let’s have lunch one day” that never happens. Good intentions, zero value. South Summit is exactly the opposite for us, it is not an event or a showroom, it’s a business driver. it is also a mind reset, and it has already started in the the streets of one of the most exciting cities in the world now, MADRID (Plaza de España). See you soon this week! #streetsouthsummit #impactinnovation

Join us at IMPACT2023, the timely conference addressing the theme "Tourism and Hospitality in the Post-Pandemic Era"!

🌍 Celebrate Earth Day: Green Networking for Business Success 🌍 This Earth Day, let's reflect on how being eco-friendly goes hand in hand with being a successful business owner and networker. Sustainable practices are not just good for the planet; they're a powerful tool for building a strong, positive brand image that attracts like-minded clients and partners. 🌱 Why Green Networking? Builds Trust: Showing commitment to sustainability demonstrates responsibility and foresight, traits valued by clients and business partners alike. Inspires Innovation: Adopting green practices encourages creative solutions, setting your business apart in a crowded marketplace. Fosters Collaboration: Networking with eco-conscious professionals opens doors to new collaborations and opportunities, strengthening your business ecosystem. Actionable Tips: Digital Networking: Leverage online meetings and digital platforms to reduce your carbon footprint. Eco-Friendly Events: When hosting or attending networking events, choose venues and suppliers that prioritize sustainability. Share Best Practices: Use your network to share and learn about sustainable business practices, creating a ripple effect of positive change. As business owners and networkers, we have the power to make a difference. This Earth Day, let's pledge to integrate sustainability into our networking strategies, fostering not only a healthier planet but also a more vibrant and successful business community. 🌟 Together, we can create a sustainable future for our businesses and our world. #EarthDay #GreenNetworking #SustainableBusiness #BNI

Odete Pimenta da Silva at the AEGVE International Summit. Odete took the stage to shed light on a crucial aspect of our professional world—the economic impact of business travel. 🚀 **Navigating Economic Impact:** Stimulating innovation is driving economic growth—business travel plays a pivotal role in the interconnected tapestry of commerce.  💡 **Addressing Challenges Head-On:** The need for innovative solutions, from leveraging technology for streamlined processes to fostering a culture of sustainability that aligns with evolving global priorities. 🤝 **Collaborative Solutions:** The need to encourage collaboration among industry stakeholders, urging a collective effort to shape policies, share insights, and champion practices that can enhance the positive economic impact of business travel. #BusinessTravel #TravelManagement #Collaboration #TravelSupport #TicketingChallenges 

🇸🇬 Upcoming Event: ‘𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬-𝐚𝐬-𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞’ 🌍 Join us for an event that promises to introduce us to the impact of climate change on the way we live and work. In this event, we will get to learn how climate change is reshaping our world and what it means for our business. We are proud to announce that Marten Rauschenberg, CEO of Asia Berlin Forum e.V., will be part of the speaker panel. He will discuss "𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐔 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 " and provide an overview of sustainability and the startup ecosystem in Berlin. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝: 🔍 𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥? - Get to know the signs of climate change happening around us. 🏗️ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 - Discover how climate change affects the infrastructure we depend on. 💡 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 - Learn about sustainable solutions and strategies to adapt your business. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 🗓️ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Thursday, June 6, 2024 ⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (GMT+8) 📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Ideactio Studio, 562A Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218178 Organized by SHAREDMIND, a community dedicated to driving discussions and actions for human well-being through sustainability, technology, culture, and design. 🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://buff.ly/3yJxBs6 Don't miss this chance to connect with experts and learn how to make a positive impact through your business. #Innovation #ClimateChange #Adaptation #BusinessAsUsual #Redefining #AsiaBerlin #Sustainability #NetworkingEvent

#FridayInspiration: This week, I had the opportunity to be together with a group of 6️⃣ different nationalities in #Tallinn, tackling and brainstorming on the need for more sustainable options in our lives. There is no planet B 🌎 and only together we can change the mentalities of our society. Some learnings: ☑️ It’s not easy to brainstorm about our societal dilemmas when addressing sustainable solutions. It should be the (de)facto solution and never the secondary option. ☑️ Working with people from different academic backgrounds is not always the easiest. ☑️We need more brave people keen to address the gap between sustainable choices and people. Lastly, I also had the opportunity to meet colleagues from Visit Estonia that I worked with during my time managing #VisitEurope, and it’s such a fulfilling sensation to travel around #Europe and have these little network moments. What a week! I can’t wait to see what the world 🌎 has to offer more👀 Thankful for all the perceptions that I discussed with these special people ✌️ #Network #Environment #GreenDeal #EU #EuropeanGreenDeals #SDGS #Sustainability

Two weeks ago, I had the honor of delivering a keynote at the Global Innovation Forum (GIFLondon). The theme? How to transform a challenge into a triumph. I shared the story behind the 'Citizens of...' campaign I created for citizenM hotels. It all began with an unexpected turn—a negative blog post from local residents. Instead of following the usual campaign format that was done in the previous years, it was time to pivot dramatically. The campaign put those very neighbours at the forefront. It wasn't just about showcasing the brand; it was about embracing the community, their voices, and their stories. The result? We didn't just address the negativity; we transformed it into appreciation and mutual respect. This experience was a powerful reminder: challenges can be catalysts for innovation and positive change. By facing them head-on and thinking creatively, we can turn potential setbacks into remarkable victories. I'm curious to hear your stories. How have you turned a challenge into an opportunity in your career? #Innovation #ChallengeIntoTriumph #GlobalInnovationForum #community

🇭🇰 For all Hong Kong sustainability enthusiasts, are you too feeling overwhelmed trying to keep up with all our industry’s events? I've been searching for a one-stop shop for all the weekly climate tech events in HK, but coming up short. This makes networking tougher and even if I've been juggling multiple newsletters/communities, it feels like there's no single source of truth. Can anyone else relate? I'm curious to know: What's your go-to source for local events (know any hidden gems or comprehensive lists)? How do you stay on top of networking opportunities? Please share your wisdom, and links to valuable resources, or tag someone with insights. Let's pool our resources! #HKClimateTech #GreenEventsHK #SustainableHKEvents #HongKongSustainability #SustainableNetworking

Interesting report prepared by Erin Maddren. For our NZ Tech businesses, Europe is a dynamic market full of opportunity and potential. This report provides some useful information if you want to enter the European market and set up your operations. I hope you'll enjoy reading it. #nztech #nzbusiness #nz #newzealand #europemarket #newzealandbusiness #newzealand