Big global
corporations are coming forward to save the planet as governments are
short-lived, according to a polar explorer, an environmental leader and the
first person in history to walk unsupported to the North and South Poles, and
also an exceptionally gifted and natural communicator, Robert Swan.
These
industries and businesses — that are more powerful than governments — have
taken the issue of utilising natural resources seriously and are trying to do
the right things by helping people use resources like energy, water and
recycling intelligently that can save the mother earth, says Swan, who is
regarded by many as one of the world’s top motivational speakers.
His
experiences from the past 25 years have evolved into an exceptional and
dramatic story of success, failure, the ability to learn from one’s mistakes
and ultimately, inspiring others to pursue their dreams.
Though the
unmanaged natural resources could also ignite conflicts, let's try to be
positive on the whole issue, he says, adding that we need to take the right
steps in the direction to save energy and water, and making use of solar power
that is clean energy.
"Solar
panels could be the next big business for India and China," says Swan, who
opines that in another 50 years, the oil wells might dry up and people will
start thinking of exporting the power of solar energy.
Swan, who
thinks that educating and inspiring employees will help companies grow,
emphasises on the importance of inspiration, leadership and teamwork.
He thinks
that a leader with a vision and a plan, and delivering on that plan can make a
difference. "But sustainable development and growth should go
hand-in-hand," according to him, "And industries and businesses are
trying to take up the mantle in sustainable development."
He is
invited by companies around the globe like BP, Coca-Cola, Akzo Nobel, Shell,
Credit Suisse, Nokia, Unilever, Philips, HSBC, HP and many more to inspire
their new and established employees.
Swan, who is
in Nepal for the 'Coca Cola Live Positively' event, has a suggestion for the
mountaineers. "Please do not litter the mountains and keep them clean to
save earth."
Some of his
achievements:
• First
person in history to walk to both North and South Poles.
• Raised
over $45 million for global causes in the past 20 years.
• Spent over
two decades inspiring industry, business and commerce to forward their
environmental agendas.
• Created
global model for taking corporate executives, young leaders and students to
Antarctica on leadership sustainability programme.
• Became the
first person to live in the Antarctic solely on renewable energy.
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