We are thrilled to announce that our colleague, Joanne Thurlow, Executive Director of The ESG Institute, will be a keynote speaker at the renowned Women in Silicon Roundabout event in London on November 22 and 23.
Joanne's session at 4:35 pm on November 22nd, titled "Sustainability In Tech: Why It Matters, How To Develop It, And Why Women Will Lead It," promises to be a highlight of the event.
Joanne, with her unparalleled expertise and vision, will shed light on how tech professionals, especially women, are pivotal in this evolving landscape and will delve into crucial topics such as:
The impact of climate change and sustainability on the skills gap
The evolution towards a sustainable workforce
The critical role of data and digital skills in the new workforce
The leadership of women in sustainable technology
We at The ESG Institute are immensely proud of Joanne's role as a thought leader in this space. Her dedication and insights continue to inspire us, and we are excited to see her share her knowledge with a broader audience.
Don’t miss this opportunity! We invite all our followers, partners, and friends to join us at this significant event. Let’s support Joanne and engage in this critical conversation about sustainability in tech.
Session Overview
Today’s evolving workplace faces many challenges – global talent scarcity, up/re/new skilling, quiet quitting, new ways of working and so much more. Added to that climate change and sustainability urgency.
With an estimated 24 million net new jobs worldwide being created by the green economy by 2030, green skills are essential to the transition towards a green economy, (Intl Labour Org). Yet the global shortage of skilled professionals continues across industries where the demand for technical & sustainable skills outpaces the availability of required skills.
The world’s sustainability transformation calls not only for a new generation of technology but a new generation of technology professionals. Data and Digital knowledge and skills are at the very foundation of the future workforce.
In this talk, you will understand why tech professionals – especially women in tech – have a central role in the evolving workplace.
Session Key Takeaways:
How the urgency of climate change and sustainability is creating a skills gap
Moving towards a sustainable workforce
What a sustainable workforce looks like
Why data and digital skills are 2 of the top priority skills for the new workforce
Preparing for the new workplace – for yourself, your team, your organisation
How women are leading in the sustainable tech
Practical examples of green tech, sustainable solutions, and tech skills coming together to create a more sustainable environment.
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