RSA Sustainability Network - In conversation with Mike Barry
Date
22 November 2017
18:00 - 21:00
Venue
RSA House - London
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Join the RSA Sustainability Network at our quarterly meeting with guest speaker Mike Barry, Director of Sustainable Business at Marks & Spencer.
As well as the chance to hear from a prominent figure in this sector, at the November meeting you can meet others in the sustainability space, find out more about Network projects and sub-groups and hear a brief update on related RSA projects. Please see below for more information on our guest speakers, as well as a full agenda.
Mike Barry is responsible for delivering M&S’ aspiration to be the world’s most sustainable retailer. Named the Guardian’s inaugural Sustainable Business Innovator of the Year in 2011, he will offer insights into the role of business in creating a sustainable future, one that works for all. Following his presentation, Mike will be In ConveRSAtion with Dr Wendy Purcell and will then take questions from the floor.
Professor Wendy Purcell PhD FRSA of Harvard University is a Faculty research scholar at the Center for Health and the Global Environment. A bioscientist and former President Vice-Chancellor of a UK university (2007-2015), Wendy is a Council member of the United Nations University and holds director roles with UK charities, including the National Marine Aquarium and Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges. She is Chair of the Council for Healthcare Scientists and supports Foresight programs for the Government Office for Science.
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As well as the chance to hear from a prominent figure in this sector, at the November meeting you can meet others in the sustainability space, find out more about Network projects and sub-groups and hear a brief update on related RSA projects. Please see below for more information on our guest speakers, as well as a full agenda.
Mike Barry is responsible for delivering M&S’ aspiration to be the world’s most sustainable retailer. Named the Guardian’s inaugural Sustainable Business Innovator of the Year in 2011, he will offer insights into the role of business in creating a sustainable future, one that works for all. Following his presentation, Mike will be In ConveRSAtion with Dr Wendy Purcell and will then take questions from the floor.
Professor Wendy Purcell PhD FRSA of Harvard University is a Faculty research scholar at the Center for Health and the Global Environment. A bioscientist and former President Vice-Chancellor of a UK university (2007-2015), Wendy is a Council member of the United Nations University and holds director roles with UK charities, including the National Marine Aquarium and Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges. She is Chair of the Council for Healthcare Scientists and supports Foresight programs for the Government Office for Science.
For full details click here.
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