Securing a Sustainable Future in a Polarized Era
Alex Kruzel and Patrick Shewell discuss how business leaders can navigate policy shifts to stay the course on driving climate action.
About This Event
The United States has a long history of bipartisan environmental efforts, but today's polarized political landscape is making that tradition harder to uphold. As the US government shifts its climate policies, what are the implications for businesses’ sustainability and government engagement strategies? How does the environment contribute to US national security and economic prosperity? And why should business leaders continue advancing meaningful climate action, ESG, and energy transition initiatives? Join Alex Kruzel and Patrick Shewell as they discuss Kruzel’s new book, The Courage to Continue: Stay the Course on Sustainability to Secure Our Future. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the program.
About the Speakers
CEO, Telesto Strategy
Alex Kruzel is an author, entrepreneur, business advisor, and CEO & Founder of Telesto Strategy, a Chicago-based management consulting firm. Her recent book, The Courage to Continue: Stay the Course on Sustainability to Secure our Future, explores how businesses can integrate sustainability into risk management as well as align environmental security with national security priorities.
Patrick Shewell
Director, Global Packaging Sustainability, Mondelēz International
Patrick Shewell is director of global packaging sustainability at Mondelēz International, one of the world’s largest snack companies with a brand portfolio that includes Oreo, Cadbury, Toblerone, Chips Ahoy! and Milka. In his role, he helps advance the company’s vision to enable a circular pack economy.