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Registration Opens for BSR Conference 2014: "Transparency and Transformation," November 4-6 in New York

Plenary Speakers Include CEOs of H&M, Maersk, and PepsiCo
May 21, 2014 9:00 AM ET
Campaign: BSR Conference 2014: Transparency and Transformation

San Francisco, CA, May 21, 2014 /3BL Media/ - Registration opens today for the BSR Conference 2014, “Transparency and Transformation,” which will take place November 4 through 6 at the Grand Hyatt New York.

“Our increasingly transparent world is accelerating sustainability progress and raising new dilemmas,” said BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer. “At the same time, it is clear that transformative change is needed to deliver a sustainable economy: Incremental progress is not enough.”

This year, the BSR Conference will explore these developments through the theme “Transparency and Transformation.” The event, which gathers more than 1,000 global leaders in business and sustainability, features provocative speakers and a mix of debates, workshops, and breakout sessions.

Confirmed plenary speakers include:

  • Nils S. Andersen, Group CEO, A.P. Moller - Maersk
  • Indra Nooyi, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo
  • Karl-Johan Persson, Managing Director and CEO, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB

This year’s event will also feature special tracks dedicated to important themes in sustainability: Climate, Hot Topics, Inclusive Economy, Transformation, and Transparency.

For more than 20 years, the BSR Conference has provided the preeminent global platform for sharing best practices, collaborative approaches, and opportunities to advance sustainable business.

To receive updates on speakers, sessions, and more, visit http://bsr14.org, register here, or follow us on Twitter: @BSRnews and #BSR14.

Members of the media interested in a complimentary press pass to attend the BSR Conference 2013 should contact Eva Dienel, Associate Director of Communications, at edienel@bsr.org.

About BSR

BSR is a global nonprofit organization that works with its network of more than 250 member companies to build a just and sustainable world. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North and South America, BSR develops sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. Visit www.bsr.org for more information about BSR’s more than 20 years of leadership in sustainability.