Dr Evelyn Dietsche explores the challenges and opportunities for businesses in 'green' investments.
About the event
The responsibilities of business for the impact of their operations on the environment, economy, society, local communities and individuals have increased over the past two decades. At least in part, this development has been driven by growing awareness of, and advocacy concerned with, the unmitigated impacts of large-scale investment projects. This has led to a body of international ‘soft’ law comprising principles, guidelines and standards seeking to regulate corporate conduct.
Much attention has been paid to the negative local impacts of investments in the extractive industries (oil, gas, mining) and infrastructure. With the global need to transition to renewable sources of energy and invest in climate mitigation, the question of how to conduct business responsibly now also concerns ‘green’ investments. This talk by Dr Evelyn Dietsche will focus on the challenges for businesses and the career opportunities in this field.
The event is hosted by the Climate and Energy Policy Lab, an exciting new unit run by climate change and energy policy experts at the University of Westminster. The Lab brings together external organisations, policymakers and stakeholders to deliver professional workshops and events for students.
Location
This event takes place in Room UG05, 309 Regent Street, London, W1B 2HW.
About the speaker
Dr Evelyn Dietsche
Dr Evelyn Dietsche leads the Business & Peace programme of swisspeace, an affiliated institute of the University of Basel (Switzerland), on the back of two decades of corporate and advisory work experience, primarily in the energy and minerals sector and the international development sector. Her work has focused on country and corporate risk analyses and sustainability issues, including corporate social performance and responsible business conduct. She holds a PhD from the University of Dundee’s Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policies, as well as an MSc in Development Economics from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and a postgraduate diploma in Political Science and Public Policy from the University of Konstanz.
