How Corporate Political Influence Fuels the Climate Crisis
Join a discussion with the Alliance for Responsible Capitalism, a non-profit dedicated to aligning corporate political influence with sound climate policy. Lunch will be served!*
Discussion topics:
- Why public policy is key to tackling climate change, and how business is helping - and hindering
- How adoption of the Corporate Political Responsible (CPR) framework will have a positive impact on capitalism’s health and navigate divisive politics
- Get involved by joining a new case competition: Provide the banking sector fresh perspectives on how they can meet net-zero financing commitments while navigating anti-ESG backlash politics
Students: If you'd like to learn more about Amy and her work, we're arranging a small group conversation with her on Wednesday, Sept 25th from 5:30-6:30. Location to be determined! Please sign up here.
About Amy Gobel:
New Haven native Amy Gobel has spent her career searching for the biggest lever to mitigate climate change. Through her experience as a sustainability advocate in the supply chain, she discovered the importance of the policy landscape in influencing company priorities -- and the role that companies play in shaping that landscape. She co-founded the Alliance for Responsible Capitalism with Russ Forthuber to engage other forward-looking professionals in maximizing their sustainability impact through corporate political responsibility.
*We are committed to reducing waste at our event. Therefore, we ask that when you register, you commit to doing your best to attend.