Sustainability Speakers

Nothing is more topical or relevant than the theme of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility of businesses, and Speakers Corner has a vast array of sustainability speakers available to put into practice the responsibility that we are all aware of but often need guidance on how to implement in a practical sense.

Academic, environmentalist and author of The Skeptical Environmentalist, Bjorn Lomborg was named one of the 50 people who could save the world by The Guardian, and is one of our most popular sustainability speakers, as are Craig Sams and Jo Fairley of Green and Blacks chocolate.

Speakers Corner has a wide range of speakers specialising in social responsibility (CSR), environmentalism, sustainability and conservationism – all increasingly popular focuses for corporate events. For more information on the availability of a sustainability speaker, or details for booking a speaker for your next event, please contact us on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

Benedict Allen

Benedict Allen

Benedict Allen's humorous after dinner and motivational conference speaking on his exploration and adventure leave all audiences in awe of what we can achieve

Rachel Armstrong

Rachel Armstrong

Dr Rachel Armstrong is a Senior TED Fellow speaking about fusing science, technology and the environment to challenge the principles of business worldwide

Nick Baker

Nick Baker

Nick Baker is best known as a presenter of CBBC’s Really Wild Show. He is an accomplished and fascinating speaker on wildlife and conservation

Justin Basini

Justin Basini

Biochemist, one-time Zulu Warrior, shampoo-seller, erstwhile banker, insight driven author and surviving entrepreneur Justin Basini the keynote speaker both illuminates and entertains.

Adele Blakebrough

Adele Blakebrough

Adele Blakebrough is a social entrepreneur and an inspirational business keynote speaker on corporate social responsibility

David Blunkett

David Blunkett

David Blunkett in his political life has been in charge of many of the major governmental portfolios. Equally adept at keynote speaking & anecdotal story telling

Frances Cairncross

Frances Cairncross

Frances is Rector of Exeter College, Oxford University. She was former managing editor of the Economist, an author and has chaired conferences worldwide

Michel Chikwanine

Michel Chikwanine

A gifted & motivated young speaker, Michel Chikwanine has experienced civil war, political upheaval & poverty having been forced to leave his home country at the age of 11 as a refugee.

Ben Cohen

Ben Cohen

Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice cream empire, Ben is a superb speaker on entrepreneurism, corporate social responsibility & radical business philosophy

Gordon D'Silva

Gordon D'Silva

Social entrepreneur, Gordon D'Silva is founder & former CEO of Training for Life, a charity providing skills, apprenticeships & work for the unemployed

Monty Don

Monty Don

Montagu Don, Gardeners World presenter, is a garden writer and broadcaster, and a charismatic keynote speaker and awards host.

Saba Douglas-Hamilton

Saba Douglas-Hamilton

As presenter of Big Cat Diary and Wild, Saba is a well known face of natural history programmes. Her knowledge have made Saba one of the most popular documentary talents and fascinating speakers.

Tim Drake

Tim Drake

Combining personal with business experience, Tim delivers both insights and motivation. He changes thinking, which changes behaviour and thus produces results

Niall Dunne

Niall Dunne

Niall is recognised as one of the top young global leaders, capable of championing and leading change at all levels in an organisation.

Shaun Ellis

Shaun Ellis

Shaun Ellis conducts research on wolves in a unique way – by living with the wolves becoming part of their world. He is a charismatic and inspiring speaker

David Erasmus

David Erasmus

Dave Erasmus is an entrepreneur who has turned his sights to the third sector and is a leading advocator of marrying innovation, technology and social responsibility.

Jo Fairley

Jo Fairley

Co-founder of Green & Black's, the pioneering organic chocolate company, Jo Fairley is a highly sought-after and respected speaker on topics including entrepreneurism, CSR, marketing & branding

Ben Fogle

Ben Fogle

Ben Fogle's talent as a television presenter was clearly evident during his year long exposure on BBC1's 'Castaway 2000'

Bob Geldof

Bob Geldof

Rock star and humanitarian, Sir Bob Geldof is a legend in his lifetime and one of the most sought after speakers in the world today

Felipe Gonzalez

Felipe Gonzalez

The longest standing Spanish President is a sought after keynote speaker. His experiences of the politics & economics for Spain & Europe provides insights for all.

Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev

As a keynote speaker, former President of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev reflects on the past and warns against dominence of any one political system

Simon Griffiths

Simon Griffiths

Simon is an engineer and economist turned social entrepreneur and thought leader. He is a knowledgeable and charismatic keynote speaker.

Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls

The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest, keen environmentalist, survival specialist and TV star, Bear Grylls is a inspirational speaker for any event.

Pen Hadow

Pen Hadow

Pen Hadow was the first Briton to trek, without resupply, to both Poles. He is a motivational speaker of the highest calibre.

Julia Hailes

Julia Hailes

Julia Hailes is a leading opinion former, freelance consultant and keynote speaker on social, environmental and ethical issues

Monty Halls

Monty Halls

A marine biologist, explorer, travel writer and speaker, Monty Halls is a man with a wealth of experience and stories for every audience

Stuart Hampson

Stuart Hampson

Sir Stuart Hampson was chairman of the John Lewis Partnership for 14 years and was one of the most successful leaders of a blue-chip company and a highly regarded businessman.

Willie Harcourt-Cooze

Willie Harcourt-Cooze

Entrepreneur, and star of the hit Channel 4 series, Willie’s Wonky Chocolate Factory, Willie Harcourt-Cooze is the man for whom chocolate is a way of life.

David Hieatt

David Hieatt

David Hieatt is an entrepreneur in the purest sense of the word. From Howies to a current and sustainable jeans company, his expertise lies in creativity, fashion, business and teamwork.

Kate Humble

Kate Humble

Kate Humble's television career includes Holiday, Top Gear, City Hospital and the smash hit wildlife series Autumnwatch and Springwatch

Conrad Humphreys

Conrad Humphreys

Conrad Humphreys is a British Triple round-the-world yachtsman, entrepreneur and motivational speaker of the highest calibre.

Roxanne Joyal

Roxanne Joyal

Trained in International Law & International Relations, French-Canadian Roxanne Joyal is an inspirational keynote speaker & an advocate for empowering women and social responsibility

Tony Juniper

Tony Juniper

Former Director of Friends of the Earth, Tony Juniper is an environmentalist campaigner, writer and commentator

Ben Keene

Ben Keene

A social entrepreneur, Ben Keene recruited an online tribe & built a cross-cultural community. With his remarkable story, Ben is an inspirational keynote speaker

Craig Kielburger

Craig Kielburger

Craig Kielburger is the founder of Free The Children, a unique children’s rights and youth empowerment organization. Craig is an inspirational keynote speaker

Marc Kielburger

Marc Kielburger

Marc Kielburger is the chief executive director of Free The Children, a unique organization which has built more than 500 schools in Asia, Africa and Latin America

Simon King

Simon King

Simon King draws on his extensive knowledge of the Natural World to provide lively and informative presentations drawing parallels to the business world

Kane Kramer

Kane Kramer

Kane Kramer is a serial inventor. His inventions include the technology behind the MP3 player and Monical. He is an inspirational after dinner speaker and a fascinating keynote speaker.

Steve Leonard

Steve Leonard

Veterinary Surgeon & TV Presenter Steve Leonard is a well-known wildlife broadcaster and is often described as “TV’s best-loved vet"

Bjorn Lomborg

Bjorn Lomborg

Academic, environmentalist and author of The Skeptical Environmentalist, Bjorn Lomborg was named one of the 50 people who could save the world by The Guardian

Charlie Luxton

Charlie Luxton

Charlie Luxton is an architectural designer who is passionate about the environment and sustainable architecture and eco-friendly design.

Oliver Madison

Oliver Madison

Founder of Me to We Style, Oliver Madison is a motivating keynote speaker on staff motivation, ethical sustainability and CSR

Kevin McCloud

Kevin McCloud

Best-known from Channel 4's Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud's ambition is to entertain and make the built environment better

Ray Mears

Ray Mears

An authority on bushcraft and survival throughout the world, Ray Mears is an after dinner speaker in high demand for his unique skills.

Jake Meyer

Jake Meyer

The youngest Britain to ever climb Everest and the world record holder for the youngest person to climb 'The Seven Summits', Jake is a natural and inspiring speaker

Christopher Monckton

Christopher Monckton

Christopher Monckton, is a leading authority on the subject of the environment and is in great demand as speaker for corporate and governmental organisations

Bill Oddie

Bill Oddie

Conservationist and natural history presenter, Bill Oddie is Britain's best-loved bird watcher

Chris Packham

Chris Packham

Television presenter & wildlife photographer, Chris Packham is an excellent awards host & keynote speaker on the environment, global warming & conservation.

Andy Pag

Andy Pag

Andy Pag is an adept and experienced keynote speaker on environmentalism and sustainability. He drove round the world powered by used cooking oil in an old school bus.

Ana Palacio

Ana Palacio

Ana Palacio is the ex Vice-President of the World Bank. She is an advocate of sustainable, inclusive development and an excellent keynote economics speaker

Michael Pawlyn

Michael Pawlyn

Working exclusively on biomimicry and sustainable architecture, Michael Pawlyn, one of the lead architects on the Eden Project, is a sought after keynote speaker

Ian Pearson

Ian Pearson

Until the end of 2007, Ian Pearson was BT's Futurologist, now performing the same job at Futurizon, Ian presents insights into the future of our daily lives

Jonathon Porritt

Jonathon Porritt

Former Director of Friends of the Earth, Sir Jonathon Porritt is the most senior advisor to the government on sustainability

Lewis Pugh

Lewis Pugh

Lewis Pugh is a swimmer, an explorer and environmentalist, and an inspirational and knowledgeable sustainability speaker.

Richard Reed

Richard Reed

Co-founder of Innocent Drinks, the UK's fastest growing food and drinks company, Richard with his 2 buddies are truly great entrepreneurs

Trewin Restorick

Trewin Restorick

An accomplished and engaging speaker, Trewin has 16 years experience speaking on environmental topics to a wide range of private and public sector audiences.

Jeremy Rifkin

Jeremy Rifkin

Jeremy Rifkin talks on the economic, environmental, social and cultural impacts of new technologies introduced into the global economy

Paul Rose

Paul Rose

Prolific TV presenter and Vice President of the Royal Geographical Society, Paul Rose is a charismatic and experienced corporate speaker, expounding upon his vast experience as a science support and field logistics expert, polar guide, professional diver and instructor, mountaineer and yacht skipper.

Stuart Rose

Stuart Rose

Stuart Rose is a stalwart of business, a leading authority in retail and management. His track record in turning around struggling retailers is indisputable.

Hans Rosling

Hans Rosling

Hans Rosling is Professor of International Health at the Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm. Co-founder of Médecines sans Frontiers in Sweden and of the Gapminder Foundation, he converts statistics into moving, interactive, understandable and enjoyable graphics. He presented The Joy of Stats on BBC 4.

Oliver Rowe

Oliver Rowe

BBC2's Urban Chef, Oliver Rowe is the founder of Konstam at the Prince Albert, a restaurant sourcing 80% of produce locally

Craig Sams

Craig Sams

Chairman & co-founder of Green & Black's with his wife Jo Fairly, Craig Sams believes passionately in fairtrade and spreading the importance of corporate social responsibility

Jessica Sansom

Jessica Sansom

Head of Sustainability at Innocent Drinks, Jessica is in huge demand as a conference speaker, focusing on CSR (corporate social responsibilty).

Charles Secrett

Charles Secrett

Charles Secrett is one of Britain's leading environmentalists. He regularly works with environmental groups around the world.

Lucy Siegle

Lucy Siegle

Lucy Siegle is a journalist, author and presenter who specialises in ecological and ethical lifestyle matters - suitable for any event as host or speaker

Tim Smit

Tim Smit

Co-founder & Chief Executive of the amazing Eden Project, Tim Smit has received many awards and accolades for his outstanding achievement

Ed Stafford

Ed Stafford

Ed Stafford walked the amazon - a feat perceived as insurmountable. Ed uses his experiences to inspire and motivate audiences to achieve their own personal goals.

Nicholas Stern

Nicholas Stern

Lord Nicholas Stern made headline news around the world and became an instant household name when he published his critically acclaimed and long awaited 700 page ground breaking ‘Stern Review’ into the economic impact of climate change.

Melissa Sterry

Melissa Sterry

Melissa Sterry is a Design Scientist, Futurologist, Sustainability Innovation Strategist, and breaks new initiatives in design, media and the visual arts.

Dick Strawbridge

Dick Strawbridge

A engaging and witty after dinner speaker, Dick Strawbridge is perhaps best known as the engineering expert on Scrapheap Challenge and Junkyard Wars.

Laura Tenison

Laura Tenison

Managing Director of JoJo Maman Bébé, Laura Tenison's ethos in business is to build good relationships with both suppliers and staff while delivering amazing products and service to clients

Alan Titchmarsh

Alan Titchmarsh

Television's most famous celebrity gardener, presenter of Ground Force, Gardener's World and the Chelsea Flower Show

Midge Ure

Midge Ure

Writter of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' with Bob Geldof. Midge's services to both music and charity were recognised in 2005, when he was awarded an OBE.

Wayne Visser

Wayne Visser

Founder and CEO of CSR International, Wayne Visser is a captivating speaker on sustainability & corporate social responsibility issues

Chrissie Wellington

Chrissie Wellington

An inspiring & empowering athlete, Chrissie Wellington is the world's number 1 female iron man, a dedicated humanitarian & an accomplished motivational speaker

Nick Weston

Nick Weston

Best known as the survival expert on Channel 4's Shipwrecked, Nick Weston is a wild food enthusiast, chef, writer and public speaker with a passion for the outdoors.

Jody Williams

Jody Williams

Jody Williams is an aid worker who received the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize jointly with the campaign she worked for, the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL)

Robin Wiszowaty

Robin Wiszowaty

In her early twenties Robin Wiszowaty left the ordinary world behind to join a traditional Maasai family - she shares her experiences through her keynote speeches.