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Prof. Dr Johan Rockström, an internationally recognised scientist, is the director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. A leading scientist on global sustainability issues, he also serves as a professor at the Institute of Earth and Environmental Science at Potsdam University, focusing on earth resilience and rapid global change.

Sir Tim Smit is the visionary Co-Founder of the Eden Project, celebrated for transforming bold ideas into world-renowned ventures. A charismatic speaker, he shares compelling insights on sustainability, innovation, regeneration, and the leadership needed to turn ambitious dreams into reality.
Andrew Winston is one of the world’s leading authorities on sustainable business and corporate strategy. Ranked among the top management thinkers globally, he helps leaders build thriving companies that tackle humanity’s greatest challenges while creating long-term competitive advantage.
Sue Garrard is one of the world’s leading experts on sustainable business. As Unilever’s former EVP of Sustainable Business, she was instrumental in embedding purpose into strategy. Today she advises global organisations on how to align sustainability with performance and growth.
Leading global expert on clean energy and transportation, smart infrastructure, technology, climate finance and sustainable development.
Greatly admired for his personal integrity, charisma, leadership and outstanding oratory qualities, he is one of the most requested political speakers across the globe.
Discover the world of David McWilliams, a top-ranked economist, author, and broadcaster known for his unique blend of humour and insight in making complex economic issues accessible and engaging to a global audience.
Lewis Pugh is a world-renowned endurance swimmer and ocean advocate whose record-breaking swims inspire audiences to achieve the impossible, lead with courage, and protect our planet’s fragile ecosystems.
Author, Economic and Social Theorist, Advisor to the European Union and Heads of State, and President of the Foundation on Economic Trends
An economist and serial entrepreneur for human progress with 26 successful pioneering ventures under his belt, including Progressio Foundation, focusing on human progress through entrepreneurship, has just passed its 30th year and 300 projects in 33 countries; Social Venture Network Europe, the first network of socially responsible business leaders, which Marcello co-founded and led in 1993-94; the Tällberg Forum in Sweden, 2005-2013, co-founded with Bo Ekman and one of the first systems' approach global community of leaders; and B Lab Europe, co-founded with Leen Zevenbergen in 20014-current, where he has grown B Corps in Europe from zero to over 300 (today at 600).
Sir Tim Smit is the visionary Co-Founder of the Eden Project, celebrated for transforming bold ideas into world-renowned ventures. A charismatic speaker, he shares compelling insights on sustainability, innovation, regeneration, and the leadership needed to turn ambitious dreams into reality.
Former Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at IKEA Group, Steve served on IKEA’s Executive Group Management from 2011 to 2017. Widely respected as a leading sustainable business professional and a recognised authority on sustainability and climate change.
Founder of Ethiopia’s first commodities exchange, a serial entrepreneur impacting the lives of over 15 million small farmers.
Christiana Figueres is a world-renowned leader on climate change, best known for steering the Paris Agreement to success. She brings unmatched expertise in global diplomacy, sustainable development, and systems leadership to inspire corporate and policy audiences to act with courage, urgency and optimism.
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Experts on ESG talk about environmental sustainability, responsible investing, ethical governance, corporate social responsibility, climate risk, and stakeholder engagement. They show how organisations can integrate ESG into business strategy, regulatory compliance, reporting frameworks and long-term resilience and provide practical guidance to help teams drive real and measurable change.
An ESG keynote speaker brings the complex sustainability issues into sharp focus, showing audiences how ethics, performance and purpose can align. With global experience and real-world insight, they inspire leadership teams, investors and employees to take accountability – turning ESG from a tick-box exercise into a driver of innovation and impact.
Booking an ESG keynote speaker with Speaker Ideas is easy and bespoke. We help you find the right voice to match your message, audience and event objectives. Whether you’re planning a corporate summit, board retreat or industry conference, we’ll suggest ESG experts who deliver insight, credibility and a lasting impact.


They cover topics such as environmental impact, corporate governance, sustainability reporting, ethical investment and how businesses can align profits with purpose.
Yes. ESG topics are relevant across education, public policy and non-profit sectors—anywhere there’s a conversation about sustainable change.
Yes, our team will suggest responsible leadership speakers to match your event theme, audience expectations and industry focus—so the content is engaging and relevant.