Can consumption be sustainable?

Sam Lakha

November 14, 2010

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Can we really consume more without exceeding the Earth’s already fragile natural limits?

What must be done by companies if economic growth is to become sustainable?

On Monday 15 November at 9.30am (GMT), Unilever is running a live webcast on this crucial question with a panel of experts

  • Dr. Val Curtis, Director, Hygiene Centre, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
  • John Elkington, Executive Chairman Volans, Co-founder of SustainAbility and
  • Jonathon Porritt, Founder Director of Forum for the Future

The moderator for the debate will be Jonathan Dimbleby, prolific broadcaster, writer and film-maker, who has a strong interest in environmental issues.

Paul Polman, CEO, Unilever and Gavin Neath, Global Senior Vice President for Sustainability will join the debate.

The event will also see the launch of Unilever’s groundbreaking ten-year sustainability plan – a strategy which will explain how it will reduce its overall environmental footprint while at the same time continuing to grow its business.

To register for the webcast go to: http://events.ctn.co.uk/ec/unilever/894