Women's Forum Global Meeting 2024

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Leila Toplic

Carbonfuture

Chief Communications and Trust Officer

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Leila Toplic is the Chief Communications and Trust Officer at Carbonfuture, a startup building digital trust infrastructure for carbon markets. With 20+ years of experience spanning business, technology, and climate, she has held leadership roles across sectors, including 11 years at Microsoft and 6 years at NetHope, where she established and led the Emerging Technologies Initiative focused on AI for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including climate action. Named one of the Top 100 Women in AI Ethics in 2021, she is a strong advocate for responsible AI, gender equity, and human rights. Leila also serves on the board of the Negative Emissions Platform and the EqualVoice Advisory Board. In 2024, she was selected for the inaugural class of Bloomberg Green Champions, a group of leaders shaping the future of climate action.

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Plenary
Oct 23, 2024
12:50 PM1:25 PM
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Navigating sustainability: From economic growth to environmental and social stewardship

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Navigating sustainability presents a highly complex challenge as we strive to balance economic imperatives with planetary boundaries. Amidst global uncertainties, industries and economies must collaborate to foster cohesion on systemic issues such as advancing climate action and protecting biodiversity. Investment strategies must take into account the need for balance, as they have the potential of shifting economies for the better. This session explores how economies and investments can drive sustainable development while revisiting notions of value, prosperity, and collective wealth. Join us as we discuss pathways for balancing economic growth with global well-being.
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