The global commodity system that has served society for centuries is no longer fit for purpose; its vulnerability only amplified by the pandemic. Hear how companies are altering sourcing models, simplifying and localising supply chains, and putting purpose and impact at the heart of a resilient, sustainable procurement process.

Speakers include:
- Barry Parkin, Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer, Mars
- Terry Slavin, Editor-in-Chief – Sustainable Business, Reuters Events

Sarah Milner is a senior at Huron High School. She’s passionate about sociology and writing, and plans to study organizational studies in the hopes of becoming a consultant for future business leaders with the goal of helping them increase ethical business practices, diversity, and leadership skills within their companies. When she’s not reading or listening to music, she’s attending meetings for JSA, DECA, and her own club dedicated to the listening and sharing of music. This is her first year speaking at Ann Arbor’s TEDx event. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. | TEDxYouth@AnnArbor

Understanding consumer behavior and attitudes regarding sustainability and health/wellness is an ongoing process. Listen to perspectives from Peter Salmon of Moxie Design in New Zealand, Guy Champniss of Havas Media, and Chris Coulter of Globescan.

Edward Burtynsky's In the Wake of Progress | Luminato Festival 2021 | Trailer (1 min)

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BSR Conference 2014

Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR opening speech addressing transformation affecting business models, markets, products, and the personal including relationships.  Hearts, heads and hands are required. Transparency is a second theme of the conference so how do we turn it into an advantage, an asset?