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SUSTAINABILITY & ESG

Sustainability & ESG keynote speakers.

A curated 3+1 example for teams that need credible ESG transformation, practical frameworks and a clearer path from ambition to measurable action.

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THE CONTEXT

Sustainability has moved from promise to proof.

Sustainability and ESG now shape investment, reputation, regulation and long-term competitiveness. The challenge is no longer explaining why the topic matters, but making transformation credible, measurable and scalable.

Strong keynote speakers can connect governance, data, finance, regulation, innovation and leadership while also helping organisations avoid superficial ESG narratives.

This shortlist combines finance, strategy, innovation and circular-economy perspectives.

EXAMPLE BRIEFING

Start with the question.

This is the event context behind the example shortlist below.

Language
English
Format
On-site strategy event
Audience
Sustainability teams and strategy departments
Key question
How can we turn ESG ambitions into credible transformation and practical decisions?
Desired impact
Create urgency for ESG transformation and offer practical frameworks companies can apply immediately.

THE 3

Three strong fits for this brief.

Each recommendation brings a different route into the same business question.

01
Desiree Fixler

Desiree Fixler

Sustainable Finance Expert | Former Group Sustainability Officer, DWS

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Core message

Desiree brings uncommon insight into what works and fails in ESG. She focuses on KPIs, governance, data architecture, credible reporting and the guardrails needed to avoid greenwashing.

Why this fits

A strong fit for teams that need urgency, credibility and clear guardrails for ESG execution.

02
Assaad Razzouk

Assaad Razzouk

CEO, Gurīn Energy | Host of 'The Angry Clean Energy Guy' | Bestselling Author

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Core message

Assaad connects decarbonisation with capital, energy systems and competitive strategy, confronting the gap between corporate climate commitments and the scale and speed of investment required.

Why this fits

He brings economic urgency and an operator-investor perspective to teams that need sustainability decisions to stand up commercially, not only reputationally.

03
Helle Bank Jorgensen

Helle Bank Jorgensen

Global Managing Director, Board Intelligence | Founder of Competent Boards | Hall of Fame Inductee

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Core message

Helle translates ESG from reporting language into board oversight, governance and decision practice, clarifying what directors and executives need to ask, measure and own.

Why this fits

A strong fit for strategy and sustainability teams seeking practical accountability, credible implementation and a clearer connection between ESG and enterprise governance.

THE +1

+1

Not the obvious choice. Still relevant to the brief.

Javier Goyeneche

Javier Goyeneche

Founder & President, ECOALF | Circular Business Entrepreneur

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Core message

Javier built ECOALF into a global benchmark for circular fashion and offers a practical entrepreneurial lens on circular innovation, partner ecosystems and consumer trust.

Why the wildcard

A motivating wildcard that makes circularity tangible and can spark fresh thinking well beyond the fashion sector.

YOUR EVENT BRIEF

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The example above starts with one particular audience and one particular question. Your event may need a completely different route into the same topic.

01

Give us the context.
Audience, event reality and what the keynote should actually answer.

02

We search for fit.
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You receive 3+1.
Three relevant matches, one fresh perspective — then refinement with your Scurati consultant.

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Step 1 of 5
What should the keynote actually answer?

Think of the central question the speaker should help your audience resolve.

Who will be in the room?

Role, seniority, industry or anything else that matters.

What should change after the keynote?

A decision, a new perspective, confidence, urgency, practical action — what outcome matters?

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QUESTIONS

Sustainability & ESG keynote speakers, in context.

What is a Sustainability keynote speaker?

A speaker who helps organisations understand environmental, social and governance priorities, regulatory changes and practical transformation frameworks.

Why is ESG important for companies?

Because ESG affects brand trust, risk management, regulatory compliance, investor confidence, talent and long-term value creation.

What topics do Sustainability & ESG speakers cover?

ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, responsible business, sustainable finance, circular economy, decarbonisation, regulatory compliance and anti-greenwashing.

How does Scurati select keynote speakers for the shortlist?

Scurati matches the event brief against its structured speaker database using audience, context and desired impact. The result is a focused 3+1 starting point rather than a catalogue of loosely related names.

What happens after the shortlist?

Your Scurati consultant reviews the selection with you, confirms fit, fees and availability, and guides the selected speaker through negotiation and booking.

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