Culture of Impact: How to Build High-Performing, Planet-Positive Organizations

​In today’s business landscape, HR, ESG, and finance leaders and executives are uniquely positioned to shape organizational culture in ways that deliver meaningful impact — not just for the bottom line, but for employees, communities, and the planet.

​Join us in the LEED Platinum Certified Hearst Tower for an in-depth, solutions-focused conversation on how forward-thinking organizations are operationalizing purpose through policies, practices, and people strategies.

​You’ll hear how leaders are using proven frameworks — from B Lab’s updated standards for B Corps to best-in-class HR resources from I Hate it Here — to build high-performing, planet-positive organizations that attract talent, strengthen brand reputation, and drive long-term resilience.

​This event will explore:

• ​How to align purpose, culture, and performance to create lasting impact

• ​Practical strategies HR leaders can implement to operationalize sustainability and equity goals

• ​Real-world examples of organizations leveraging frameworks to guide measurable change

• ​The role of HR as a catalyst for both employee engagement and climate action

​Featured Speakers:

• ​Hebba Youssef – Founder, I Hate it Here

• ​Kylie Nealis – Senior Program Manager, Climate Justice, B Lab

• ​Marcy Block – Global Head of Ratings & Opinions, Sustainable Fitch

• ​Aiyana Bodi – Manager, Drawdown Labs @ Project Drawdown

• ​Breene Murphy – President, Carbon Collective

• ​Lizzy Kolar – CEO & Co-founder, Scope Zero

​Be part of a conversation that’s reshaping the future of work. Walk away with practical strategies to align culture with purpose in ways that boost employee performance, strengthen retention, and deliver measurable impact.

Note: A photo ID is required for building entry.