Help Accelerate Change in the World
YPOers are banding together to accelerate the disruptive technologies that will change the world for the better. The YPO ImpactX is an exciting alliance of YPO members who are passionate about learning how business can be a greater force for good and building a...

As a global leader, you have the ability and opportunity to impact the world�s existential challenges. Listen-in to this deep dive with world-class resources curated by our Impact Networks. Learn about:the current climate crisis and its impact on business and our life on the planet.
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Join Kevin Fallon (YPO Gold Western US At Large) with Kathy Miller, Shingo Prize Winner and Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame Inductee, and Shannon Karels as they discuss sustainable cultural transformation that yielded significantly improved business results.
You want to drive significant and ...

Purpose is a buzzword in business today, but what exactly does it mean to have a purpose-driven business? Does it mean sacrificing profits? Does it only apply to industries where a purpose other than making money is clear? Join the B Lab, Sustainable Business Network and Leadership Development Ne...

Climate Change is a growing threat and solving it is becoming critical. An important element in combating it is the Circular Economy. If we recognize and implement what circular economy really means, we have a chance to get a grip on the problem.
Sadly, the circular economy is mostly reduced to r...

We are all witnesses to climate change: frequent fires, floods across Europe, torrentially rainy summers in Geneva and more. As the phenomenon accelerates, our responsibility to make an impact grows. Our individual behavior, choices in how we consume and where we invest our personal wealth can al...

The first step to understanding your impact as an investor is to know what you own, which is easier said than done.
Join Jessica Droste Yagan (spouse/partner, YPO Chicago) and Eva Yazhari (spouse/partner, YPO Pacific One) as they engage in conversation with Joshua Levin, Co-founder and Chief Stra...

Are you a denier, shareholder maximizer, seeker or convert? Discover your own comfort level with impact investing and understand how the concept of sustainable finance can help you simultaneously grow your wealth and impact for the greater good. Then head to a breakout room to find out what steps...

Be inspired to work toward environmental, social and corporate governances (ESGs) and meaningful change by collaborating with B Lab, a leader in economic systems change stewarding a global network that creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and certifies companies—known as B Corps—w...

A healthy building does more than conserve resources: It improves the health and productivity of the people inside. The indoor spaces where we work, learn, play, eat and heal impact our creativity, focus and problem-solving ability.

Entrepreneurs can drive change in the food system. Technology can hold companies more accountable. Marketing can affect consumer tastes. Farmers can lower their carbon footprint. And consumers and investors alike can put sustainability first by supporting those companies that are pushing the boun...

Spend 45 minutes engaged in a riveting, forum-style conversation with renowned businessman, environmentalist and philanthropist, André Hoffmann, Vice-Chairman of biotech company, Roche. Accompanied by Financial Services Network Impact Officer, Naava Mashiah, André will share his strategies for be...

Join moderators Thomas Ng (YPO SEA Lestari), Founder and CEO of Genashtim Innovative Learning, and Nishita Shah (YPO SEA Angels Integrated), Managing Director at Globex Corporation Ltd as they speak with Bart Houlahan Co-founder of B-Lab, Christopher Marquis, Author and Professor in Sustainable G...

Bentley’s Beyond100 strategy promises to offer truly sustainable luxury by reinventing every aspect of their business to become an end-to-end carbon neutral organization. This includes switching their model range to offer exclusively plug-in hybrid or battery electric vehicles by 2026, and full e...

Meet two YPO members in the clean technology industry and discover promising investment opportunities during this session, the second in a series hosted by the Sustainable Business Network. This is in collaboration with the YPO Impact Investing Initiative (Y3i).

This session features two YPO a...

Improving Environmental Sustainability
Get inspired to put your money into environmentally sustainable projects. YPO is bringing impact investors and entrepreneurs together for the YPO Impact Investing Initiative (Y3i) marketplace on investing in clean technology. Five selected YPO member-led or ...

There is a growing movement of business leaders who believe that business is the most powerful man-made institution on the planet and that it can be harnessed to help solve our society's greatest challenges. Learn how businesses of all types are participating in this global effort to use business...

The mission of Hilltribe Organics (HTO) is to create a financially sustainable business that transforms the lives of poor, socially marginalized hill tribe communities in Northern Thailand. By transferring knowledge in consumer goods marketing, organic agriculture and growing the skill sets of th...

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It is no longer enough for a company to create a good product or provide a good service. Consumers want to support purpose-driven businesses that align with their own values and beliefs. A business with purpose, where you invest in effective environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, i...