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In this session...

Giving up meat, taking fewer flights, using public transport – for years the responsibility for the climate emergency has been focused on our own personal choices. But let’s address the 250 million carbon tonnes of gorilla in the room – we’re not the problem.

Even if we eliminated 100% of our emissions for the rest of our lives, it’s estimated it would only save one second’s worth of emissions from the global energy sector.

So do our carbon footprints – a strategy popularised by adland to shape demand and to sell more

Giving up meat, taking fewer flights, using public transport – for years the responsibility for the climate emergency has been focused on our own personal choices.

But let’s address the 250 million carbon tonnes of gorilla in the room – we’re not the problem. Even if we eliminated 100% of our emissions for the rest of our lives, it’s estimated it would only save one second’s worth of emissions from the global energy sector.

So do our carbon footprints – a strategy popularised by adland to shape demand and to sell more View Less

What You'll Learn from This Session...

  1. Do our carbon footprints really matter?
  2. What can brands to help with the climate crisis?
  3. Are we guilty of giving brands and advertising too much credit when it comes to sustainability

Presented with


Speakers

Amy Williams Founder & CEO Good-Loop
Paula Quazi Co-Founder Smol
Angel Arutura Sustainability, Anti-racism & Fair Fashion Activist
Sharon Kits Kimathi ESG and Energy Editor Reuters

Event Details

Event Type Session

Track  Brands & Marketers