Why should businesses invest in nature?

Because it is one of the smartest investments they can make, according to Mark Tercek. The services that nature provides— clean water, air, and protection from storms, floods, and other disasters— can help businesses reduce costs, mitigate risks, and protect assets. Join The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and The Nature Conservancy CEO, Mark Tercek, for a discussion on how business, government, and society can thrive by investing in nature.

Mark Tercek is president and chief executive officer of The Nature Conservancy and author of the bestselling book Nature’s Fortune: How Business and Society Thrive by Investing in Nature. Prior to his current role, Tercek was a partner and managing director of Goldman Sachs, where he worked for 24 years. During his tenure, Tercek managed several of the firm’s key units, including Corporate Finance, Equity Capital Markets and Pine Street, the firm’s leadership development program. Tercek also developed the firm’s environmental strategy and led its Environmental Markets Group.

Mark Tercek’s book Nature’s Fortune: How Business and Society Thrive by Investing in Nature will be available for purchase and signing after the program.

Adam Lowry, cofounder and chief greenskeeper, Method Products. Lowry is an entrepreneur, scientist, designer, and author. In 2000, he cofounded Method Products, the leading innovator in stylish and sustainable cleaning and homecare products. As chief greenskeeper, he focuses on bringing sustainable innovations to the Method business. He also directs the sustainability aspects of product design, sourcing, production, and marketing. Previously, Lowry worked as a climate scientist at the Carnegie Institution for Science’s department of global ecology.

This program is presented in partnership with Chicago Council on Global Affairs.

DETAILS:

5:30 p.m. Registration

6:00 p.m. Presentation and discussion

7:15 p.m. Adjournment and book signing

Members of C2ST or Chicago Council on Global Affairs $10; Nonmembers $20

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