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Sustainability Keynote Speakers
Sustainability is increasingly shaping business strategy, investment, innovation and long-term growth. These speakers explore the environmental, social and economic issues influencing organisations today, offering insight into responsible business, climate action, sustainable innovation and the practical steps organisations can take towards a more sustainable future.
Featured speakers
Featured speakers for Sustainability
A starting shortlist for Sustainability. Open a profile, or ask us to refine it against your brief.
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Melati Wijsen Founder of Youthtopia and Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Young Changemaker, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Honouree, 3x TED Speaker and Author of Change Starts Now -
Lewis Pugh Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans -
Christiana Figueres Co-host of the podcast “Outrage & Optimism” and Former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change -
Jeremy Rifkin Economic and Environmental Though Leader -
Mimi Wu Founder & CEO of Global Green Solutions, Global Sustainability, Plastic Waste Management, & ESG Expert -
Vandana Shiva Winner of the Alternative Nobel Prize and founder of the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology -
Gabrielle Walker Co-Founder of CUR8 and Rethinking Removals -
Claire Nouvian Goldman Prize Winner in 2018 -
Scott Harrison Founder and CEO of charity: water, New York Times Bestselling Author -
Claire O’Neill Recent UK Climate and Energy Minister -
Tom Rivett-Carnac Co-founder of Global Optimism, along with Christiana Figueres -
Melati Wijsen Founder of Youthtopia and Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Young Changemaker, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Honouree, 3x TED Speaker and Author of Change Starts Now
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Speakers
All Sustainability speakers
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Achim Steiner
Recent Head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Ade Adepitan
Paralympic Medallist and Presenter
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Afua Hagan
TV & Radio Presenter, TalkTV Presenter, also regularly appearing on ITV, BBC, LBC, Times Radio and talkRADIO, TEDx Speaker, Diversity and Inclusion Speaker, Event Host, Moderator, Royal Commentator
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Alan Boldon
Social Entrepreneur, Artist, Public Speaker and Writer
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Alex Edmans
Professor of Finance at London Business School
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Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino
Author, Consultant and Designer who works across Climate Change, Tech Ethics and the Internet of Things
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Amy Lewin
Editor of Financial Times-backed Sifted start-ups/technology magazine - brilliant speaking about technology and business
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Ana Rovzar
Expert and strategic advisor on sustainable energy development; moderator and master of ceremonies
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Andreas Schierenbeck
Co-founder and Board Member at HH2E AG, CEO at Uniper SE (2019 – 2021)
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Andrew Gomarsall
Rugby World Cup Winner, Executive Director at N2S & Co-Founder of Bioscope Technologies, Champion of the Circular Economy
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Andrew Sentance
Business economist, Former Senior Adviser at Cambridge Econometrics (2019-23) and former Senior Economic Adviser at PwC (2011-18), member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England
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Andrew Winston
Expert on Green Business Strategy and Founder of Winston Eco-Strategies, Ranked the #1 Most Influential Management Thinker in the World by Thinkers50
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Andy Pag
Adventurer and Speaker
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Angela Oguntala
Futurist and Global Authority on Innovation
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Ann Pettifor
International Political Economist, Author & Leading Voice on Global Finance and the Green New Deal
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Anna Gumbau
International event host and climate & energy moderator
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Antonio Jara
Top Voice in Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Sustainable Tech, Smart Cities, Cyber security
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Armen Papazian
A visionary thinker, financial economist, author, and co-founder and director of the Space Value Foundation
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Auma Obama
Humanitarian and CEO, Sauti Kuu Foundation
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Ayo Sokale
Civil engineer, BBC Presenter, Former Deputy Mayor of Reading, Sustainability Speaker, Motivational Speaker, STEM Speaker, Neurodiversity Speaker, Entrepreneur, AI powered Tech CEO & Founder
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Babatunde Olateju
Associate Director in the Sustainability Knowledge Area at Conference Board of Canada
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Barney Swan
Speaker, Connector, Mentor
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Bas Lansdorp
Serial entrepreneur with out of this world ideas that will inspire your audience
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Benita Matofska
World-Leading, Inspirational Keynote Speaker & Futuremaker
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Bertrand Piccard
A visionary explorer in the service of the environment
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Bianca Lopes
Tech Investor, UNESCO Business Impact Council Member
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Bob Geldof
Singer-songwriter, author and political activist
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Bridgid Nzekwu
Highly experienced moderator and conference host. BBC News presenter. Former Channel 4 News anchor and ITV newsreader. Specialist in business, technology, and healthcare sectors
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Brit Neuburger
Chief Transformation Officer, Senior Advisor
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Chandran Nair
Expert on Sustainability and the Future, Founder, Global Institute For Tomorrow
FAQ
Booking Sustainability speakers
How London Speaker Bureau helps you shortlist, check fees and confirm availability quickly.
How do I book a Sustainability keynote speaker?
Submit an enquiry with your audience, date and outcome. A consultant will return with fees, availability and a shortlist of Sustainability speakers aligned to your brief.
What are typical speaking fees for Sustainability speakers?
Fees depend on the speaker, format (in-person or virtual), location, session length and required customisation. Contact London Speaker Bureau for a tailored quote — we do not publish a public rate card.
Can you shortlist Sustainability speakers against our brief?
Yes. Share your audience, sector and objective and London Speaker Bureau will recommend the right voices from our Sustainability network (241 profiles listed here) — including speakers not listed on this page.
Are Sustainability speakers available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau books speakers worldwide. Share your event date, location and format and we’ll confirm availability while handling travel and logistics.
Do Sustainability speakers deliver virtual or hybrid keynotes?
Virtual and hybrid sessions are standard for many speakers on our roster. Contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm availability and platform fit (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, studio setup or your own).
Can a Sustainability keynote be tailored to our industry and audience?
Yes. We brief the speaker on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the talk is shaped to your event. The level of customisation depends on the speaker and lead time.
Do you only book keynotes, or also workshops and panels?
Beyond keynotes, many speakers also lead workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Tell London Speaker Bureau your preferred format and we’ll confirm who can deliver it.
How far in advance should we enquire?
We generally recommend three to twelve months’ notice to secure preferred dates, especially in peak conference season. Shorter lead times are often possible — contact London Speaker Bureau to check availability.