Corporate Collaboration for Climate and Equity: Beyond Philanthropy to Systemic Change
The private sector wields enormous influence over climate, equity, and development — not just through philanthropy, but through how it spends, invests, and mobilizes its people. With $23 trillion in annual purchasing power, corporations have the potential to shift markets away from extractive models toward resilient, community-centered economies. At the same time, corporate volunteering and employee engagement are bridging digital divides, scaling nonprofit impact, and embedding sustainability into day-to-day work.
This session will explore how companies, NGOs, and communities can collaborate for systemic impact — from adapting to climate stress and advancing the SDGs to mobilizing employee wellness, skills, and purchasing power for equity and resilience.
Speakers
Daniel Grynberg — Executive Director of Grupo +Unidos, leading large-scale social programs in Brazil with support from the U.S. Diplomatic Mission and multinational companies.
Fadi Al Qassar — Co-Founder & Executive Director of Venture 2 Impact, delivering tech-for-good programs with Fortune 100 firms and impacting 1.5M+ lives globally
Mark Horoszowski — Co-Founder & CEO of MovingWorlds, unlocking $50M+ in pro bono talent across 110+ countries to advance corporate sustainability goals.
What to Expect
Reframe corporate roles – Discuss how corporations can support climate adaptation and resilience beyond traditional philanthropy.
Spotlight corporate volunteering – Learn how pro bono consulting and employee engagement can strengthen nonprofits and communities globally.
Link wellness and equity – Explore how employee wellbeing, sustainability, and social equity can reinforce each other.
Shift purchasing power – Examine how redirecting corporate (and institutional) spend can transform markets and local economies.
Build new partnerships – Hear from innovative companies leading climate action and explore how to scale collaboration across sectors.
Why Join?
Gain insights into the evolving role of corporations in global development and climate resilience.
Learn practical models for mobilizing corporate employees and resources for nonprofit impact.
Share experiences of building partnerships between corporates, NGOs, and communities.
Walk away with strategies to align corporate bottom lines with equity, sustainability, and resilience.
Who Should Attend?
Corporate leaders and employees driving sustainability, philanthropy, or social impact.
NGOs and community organizations seeking stronger corporate partnerships.
Funders and policymakers shaping private-sector engagement in climate and equity.
Anyone committed to leveraging corporate power for systemic change.