ESG4Boards x ClimateHack Zürich – Planet Earth: The Missing Board Member
You're invited to the ESG4Boards x ClimateHack Zürich — Summer Edition!
We’re excited to explore bold, timely conversations:
Redefining leadership and corporate governance in the age of planetary boundaries
The growing responsibility of boards in navigating climate and nature-related risks and opportunities
Making sense of the ESG Backlash and its implications for meaningful progress
Preparing board members for a nature-positive, low-carbon future and post-growth thinking
Lessons & practical insights from climate innovators, nature advocates and ESG pioneers
SPEAKERS (PANEL)
Join us for an evening of impact with:
AGENDA
17:00 – Open doors & Check-in
17:30 – Event Kickoff
Welcome & Introductions
Panel Dialogue
Q&A with Speakers
30-sec Pitches
19:30 – Plant-based apéro & networking
21:00 – Closing & farewell
Note: the event will be held in English
Location
Impact Hub Zürich - Viadukt
Viaduktstrasse 93 [Arch D]
CH-8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Hosts
ESG4Boards President: Saskia Günther
ClimateHack Zürich Ambassadors: Patrycja Metlewicz & Philipp Almes & Sofia Jordan
About ESG4Boards
ESG4Boards is an exclusive association that brings together executives with extensive industry experience, expertise in strategy and innovation, as well as in-depth knowledge in the field of sustainability – and positions them for Boards of Directors mandates.
About ClimateHack
ClimateHack is a non-profit community-driven platform that inspires, highlights and connects climatetech entrepreneurs and nature innovators. With local meetups across the globe, a weekly climatetech industry newsletter, weekly reports on climatetech and an annual flagship summit in Lausanne and New York.
Meet Our Partners & F&B Heroes
🌍 Impact Hub Zürich. From co-working spaces to workshops, conferences to concerts, and gastronomy to social innovation programs — their diverese community fosters collaboration across organizations, cultures, and generations to build a sustainable and livable future.
🧗 Patagonia is in business to save our home planet. Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, Patagonia is not just an outdoor apparel company, they are a global leader in environmental activism. As a certified B Corporation and a founding member of 1% for the Planet, the company is recognized internationally for its contributions of more than $230 million to environmental organizations. Its unique ownership structure reflects that Earth is its only shareholder: Profits not reinvested back into the business are paid as dividends to protect the planet.
Plant-based drinks & foods are provided by courtesy from:
🥬 At Ragi, they craft living, plant-based fermented foods and drinks that nourish your gut, support the planet, and celebrate tradition. From kombucha and tibicos to kimchi and tempeh — everything is unpasteurized, vegan, and small-batch, made in Lutry with seasonal, local, and organic ingredients.
🍦 FOU. Handmade in their Bernese manufactory, their ice cream is 100% vegan and full of joy. Each flavour is a small sensory extravaganza, crafted with love from carefully selected ingredients.
🥜 Pakka offers the finest organic and fair-trade nuts. To them, true leadership means putting planet and people at the core of every decision. Their products — brain food that fuels changemakers — blend outstanding taste with social responsibility.
🌱 ENSOY produces first-class tofu from regional soybeans. Whether in a sandwich, a burger, on the grill, in a spicy curry, fried, smoked, or even as a dessert — tofu is always the perfect choice. Their customers love its tender texture and flavourful marinades. Taste it now!
🍺 brewbee sources its key ingredients from Brauerei Locher in Appenzell. But once the popular Quöllfrisch beer is brewed, something valuable remains: aromatic spent grain, vibrant brewer’s yeast, low-alcohol beer, and intense beer wort. Rather than letting these by-products go to waste, brewbee transforms them into delicious, alcohol-free snacks like Tschipps.
🧑🍳 Lionel Trébuchon thrives on dancing, learning languages, hosting people and cooking for friends. By day, he’s a LinkedIn enthusiast and underwriter at Swiss Re. By night (and weekends), he’s on a mission to spark conversations around sustainability, often through food and community. And better yet, book him for a low-footprint cookout — whether for friends or as part of a sustainability-driven event.
🥐 Bakery Bakery where your vegan dreams are baked true. They created the world’s largest vegan pastry (Guiness World Record!) and have been Switzerland’s first fully vegan bakery since 2019.
🌿 Luya is redefining plant-based protein with real, whole-food ingredients that are 100% organic and naturally fermented. Made in Bern from organic chickpeas and rescued soy okara, Luya offers full flavor and nutrition - with zero additives and no shortcuts.
Contact details:
The event is free with registration in advance. If you’re unable to attend, we’d appreciate a quick cancellation note so we can offer your spot to someone else.
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