E101025 Talking Sustainability

Join ISEP Europe for a virtual event every second Friday of the month where we discuss relevant topics in the world of Sustainability.

Friday 10th October | 14:00AM - 15:00 PM CET (13:00 PM- 14:00 PM BST)

In October's ISEP Europe Educate and Elevate session, featuring a live conversation between Damien Plant, co-chair of ISEP Europe and 1% for the Planet member, and Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet , the global movement directing hundreds of millions to environmental nonprofits worldwide.

Kate will discuss the organisation and its business model, the current state of play in the US and elsewhere and provide a particular focus on their work in Europe and where she thinks it is heading.

This conversation provides a fascinating opportunity for anyone who wishes to know more about this fund-raising and advocacy organisation, which makes a significant contribution to developing the idea of the 'responsible business'. Over the last twenty plus years it has directed hundreds of millions of dollars to environmental non-profits.

Speaker

Kate Williams, CEO 1% for the Planet

Bio

Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement that inspires action and commitment so that our planet and future generations thrive. In more than a decade of leadership at the organization, Kate has scaled 1% for the Planet’s network to span 110 countries and 65 industries, driving more than $800 million in certified giving to vetted environmental solutions.

A sought-after public speaker and recognized environmental leader, Kate was honored as a 2025 MO 100 Top Impact CEO, named among the 2025 Top Keynote Speakers by the Real Leaders Impact Awards, and received the 2024 New Era of Leadership Award from Chief.

Kate earned her BA from Princeton University and her MS from the MIT Sloan School of Management. A dedicated connector and changemaker, she has served on a variety of nonprofit and advisory boards throughout her career. Outside of work, she’s a mom to two grown children and an avid trail runner, living in Vermont with her husband of 30 years and their dog, Maeve.

About 1% for the Planet

Co-founded in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard (founder of Patagonia) and Craig Mathews (owner of Blue Ribbon Flies), 1% for the Planet is a global organization on a mission to accelerate smart environmental giving so that our planet and future generations can thrive. Over the last decade, our network has grown to span more than 100 countries and 65 industries. Today, 1% for the Planet certification is one of the most trusted frameworks for environmental philanthropy, with more than $800 million in giving certified to date. By holding business members accountable to give at least 1% of revenue—not profits—each year, we ensure that their environmental commitments are real, verified and impactful. Once certified, members join a worldwide movement with a shared purpose: to inspire commitment and action so that our planet and future generations can thrive.

Damien Plant, MBA CEnv FISEP

Bio

Damien Plant is a highly experienced, highly qualified leader, team builder and developer, working in the field of sustainability. An experienced consultant, and qualified coach,Damien has exceptional strengths related to all aspects of learning and mentoring and around risks associated with climate/nature security. Damien brings a rare skillset to bear in helping organisations in the public, private, or not-for-profit sectors to transition to a more sustainable footing. Committed to his own continuous professional growth, Damien is particularly well equipped to work in any aspect of learning and at the nexus between security and sustainability and to translate to organisations why the climate and nature crises are absolutely their business. Damien is a director, partner or associate, chair of a European environmental network, fellow of sustainability's professional body and a chartered environmentalist.

This event is hosted by ISEP Europe , but we welcome members from other regions to join us as well. Why not connect with ISEP Europe on our LinkedIn page, here.

This webinar counts as 1 hour of ISEP recognised CPD. You can add this to your ISEP CPD. Please check our CPD guidance pages at www.isepglobal.org/skills/cpd for further details on how to do this.