Topic - Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility Speakers for 2026

24 keynote speakers, curated personally by Eithne Jones.
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Meet our Curated Corporate Social Responsibility Speakers

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Alex Edmans
Finance professor whose research on purposeful business, sustainable investing and corporate governance makes an evidence-based case for responsible business and long-term value.
Gonzalo Muñoz
UN Climate Change High-Level Champion from COP25 and co-leader of Race to Zero, helping companies and other non-state actors turn net-zero commitments into credible action.
Bob Geldof
Organiser of Live Aid and long-time campaigner on African poverty and debt relief, known for mobilising global attention, fundraising and political advocacy around humanitarian causes.
Ian Goldin
Jody Williams
Dr. Jane Goodall DBE
Pioneering scientist and UN Messenger of Peace whose lifelong conservation work gives her a powerful voice on genuine environmental responsibility and stewardship.
Solitaire Townsend
Co-founder and Chief Solutionist at Futerra, helping major organisations build credible sustainability leadership, green marketing and solutions-focused change.
Paul Polman
Former Unilever CEO who championed long-term responsible business through the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, linking sustainability goals with commercial performance.
Rhea Mazumdar Singhal
Maayke-Aimée Damen
Circular economy pioneer, Resources Passport developer and co-founder of Excess Materials Exchange, showing organisations how smarter resource use can create environmental and commercial value.
Nick Jankel
Clover Hogan
Climate activist and founder of Force of Nature who has consulted in Fortune 50 boardrooms, helping leaders treat sustainability as a culture and leadership challenge, not just compliance.
Dr Ernesto Sirolli
Community development authority whose decades of field experience offer a practical lens on responsible business in fragile communities and local economies.
Brett Scott
Peggy Liu
Margaret Heffernan
Christiane Vejlø
Marcello Palazzi
Bill Taylor
Sir Richard Branson
Jeff Furman
President and trustee of the Ben & Jerry's Foundation, and a long-time Ben & Jerry's board figure, with decades of experience embedding social mission, justice and environmental values into business.
Steve Howard
Christiana Figueres
Former UNFCCC Executive Secretary and key architect of the Paris Agreement, now challenging business leaders to match global climate ambition with practical corporate action.
Dee Caffari MBE
KEYNOTE THEMES IN 2026

Key Topics Covered by Corporate Social Responsibility Speakers

Social impact speakers explore topics such as ethical leadership, sustainability strategies, ESG reporting, stakeholder engagement, and social impact innovation. They share real-world insights into how businesses can align profit with purpose, meet modern expectations, and drive meaningful change while building trust with customers, employees, and communities.

  • Ethical leadership and corporate governance
  • Sustainability and climate responsibility
  • ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategy and reporting
  • Stakeholder engagement and trust building
  • Social impact and community development
  • Purpose-driven business and long-term value creation
Why bring in an Corporate Social Responsibility speaker

How an Corporate Social Responsibility speaker will inspire your audience

A corporate ethics speaker energises audiences by demonstrating how responsible business can be a catalyst for innovation and long-term success. Through compelling stories and actionable frameworks, they help organisations embed social and environmental purpose into their culture, encouraging teams to think bigger, act responsibly, and lead with integrity.

Lead With Purpose and Integrity

CSR speakers show your teams how responsible business drives long-term success. They inspire leaders to embed ethics and social purpose into every decision they make.

Turn ESG Strategy Into Real Action

Top CSR speakers translate complex ESG frameworks into clear, actionable steps. Your audience leaves confident in aligning business goals with environmental and social impact.

Build a Culture of Accountability

Social impact speakers challenge organisations to go beyond compliance and lead with values. They inspire teams to take ownership of their role in creating meaningful, lasting change.

Strengthen Trust With Every Stakeholder

CSR speakers reveal how responsible brands earn loyalty from customers, employees. Your audience gains practical strategies to build credibility and drive social impact at scale.

Secure a Leading Sustainability Speaker for Your Organisation

Booking a responsible business speaker is simple through Speaker Ideas. We help you find the right speaker who understands your industry, event goals, and audience. Whether you’re running an internal workshop or large-scale conference, our curated experts deliver sessions that leave a lasting impact and spark real organisational change.

Frequently Asked Questions

ESG keynote speakers are ideal for leadership conferences, sustainability summits, stakeholder meetings, and corporate training sessions focused on ethical business practices or ESG topics.
Absolutely. Many CSR speakers customise their sessions to align with your company’s mission, challenges, and impact objectives, ensuring maximum relevance and value.
Yes, many CSR speakers address interconnected topics such as DEI, ethical governance, climate action, and community engagement as part of a broader responsible business approach.

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