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Motivational Speakers on Sustainability in Business
Going green and putting the planet first is critically important, and at Riva Media, we have a range of high calibre keynote speakers whose delivery and messaging on sustainability and climate change will resonate with your audience in new and surprising ways. In today’s piece, we’ll explain what to look for, how to evaluate your keynotes and provide a few recommendations for whom to book.
Is sustainability still an important topic?
Definitely. Even with some worrying domestic and international green rollbacks; clean energy, ethical production and reduced emissions are still of massive importance. PWC’s 2024 VotC report found, “More than four-fifths (80%) of consumers say they are willing to pay more for [sustainably] produced or sourced goods. In terms of a price premium, some consumers are willing to pay on average 9.7% more for goods that meet specific environmental criteria, including locally-sourced, made from recycled or eco-friendly materials, produced in a supply chain with a lower carbon footprint, and more.” So, even if some world leaders are deprioritising environmental concerns, the average consumer is not.
Why would someone book motivational speakers on sustainability in business?
So, it’s just a fact that sustainability in business isn’t simply about ethics; it’s also a competitive advantage. And getting examples of companies or politicians that have successfully integrated sustainability and seen tangible benefits – right from the source themselves – can be a very effective event draw. Admittedly… ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ can get a bit samey, so any scepticism is probably warranted. However, when you go the motivational speaking route, you’ll get a talk that focuses on green topics without being dull. Most motivational speakers on sustainability in business have a global perspective and tonnes of lived experience they’re bringing to your keynote. And that’s a lot more engaging than pure theory or science, for most corporate audiences.
What traits will a good green motivational speaker have?
The first and most important trait for motivational speakers on sustainability in business is credibility. Do they have an international perspective or personal anecdotes that make their story memorable? How will they make the concepts of green living or eco-business exciting and fresh in a world that’s been beaten down by climate change messaging in recent years? How can they address greenwashing and shine through as a thought leader? What’s their business acumen? These are some of the initial questions to ask. Next, you want to look at their crowd work and presence. Are they a good communicator and how do they do in the face of tough questions (as sustainability can be a polarising topic at times)? Finally, do they resort to fear-based messaging or do they come to the table with solutions and inspiration? Leaders want to learn about the practical ways that their businesses can make a difference, not gain more stressors. Adept motivational speakers on sustainability in business will use storytelling to make green topics more engaging, instead of just relying on stats.
Recommended motivational speakers on sustainability in business
At Riva Media, we have a good stable of motivational speakers on sustainability in business and we’re delighted to recommend:
A climate presenter and producer for Channel 4 News, monthly Forbes columnist and media advisor for Cambridge University’s Sustainability Institute; Maeve is internationally credible and deeply ingrained in both business and sustainability spaces. She founded the Green section at Euronews and has hosted at the Blue Earth Summit, the UN’s Goals House, the Regenerative Agriculture Summit and Channel 4’s first ever Climate Summit.
Her anecdote about Greta Thunberg immediately puts audiences at ease and humorously juxtaposes her career with the Swedish activist. It’s a great example of how important relatability is for motivational speakers on sustainability in business.
A renowned Chartered Civil engineer, former Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Reading and a sought-after STEM & sustainability 
speaker; Ayo is known for her initiatives like Plastic Free Caversham and her track record of delivering flood risk management projects. She’s also an entrepreneur, host and podcaster known for captivating presentations that inspire and educate audiences on critical topics like green engineering.
Her work has been showcased on the BBC, Smithsonian, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Yesterday TV and Channel 5. Her style is warm and engaging and she’s able to quickly adapt her approach to cover complex topics for any audience demographic, from schoolchildren to the elderly.
Benita is a seasoned public speaker and climate change consultant. Her voice has graced a wide range of business environments from the AMEX Leadership Academy and M&S Festival of the Future to the storied halls of the European Parliament, UNESCO, UK Parliament and Number 10 Downing Street. Because of this scope, Benita is the ideal resource for companies looking to future-proof their businesses through sustainability. She’ll share; in her patently engaging way, tips on how to stay relevant and continue to create economic, social and environmental value long into the future.
To book any of these motivational speakers on sustainability in business or of our other Riva Media climate change speakers, please get in touch today.
