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Our RESPOND accelerator empowers startups and change-makers to develop innovative solutions for global challenges. 👏 Over five months, RESPOND participants from Cohort#5 embark on an exciting journey filled with mentorship, hands-on coaching, and access to our global network. We are proud of our amazing RESPOND Cohort#5 and can’t wait for you to meet them. 📆 Watch the live pitches on Friday, October 11 at 1:30 PM (CEST) and learn about their visions and plans for a more just and sustainable future. Sign up here 👉 bit.ly/FORUM24LIVE 👋 Get to know our RESPOND Cohort#5 👉 bit.ly/RESPOND5PITCHES Soji Sanyaolu Thomas Nann Ines Serra Baucells Carla Escobedo Jalife Dominik Novakovic Maike Lambarth Emily McIsaac 🌱 Irina Miller Mari Granström Julian Ellis-Brown Neloufar (Nelly) Taheri Finlay Duncan Julia Bialetska Eugene Tomilin Benjamin Droguet Simon Kew and Leena Al Olaimy // AirSmat Inc Allegro Energy BIOSORRA Cyclize Daisy Lab Origin by Ocean Ponda S.Lab Sparxell Symbaiosys #RLIF24 #BMWFoundation #PowerOfCollaboration #FutureForward #ResponsibleLeadership #RESPOND #Startups #Tech #Founders #Innovation

Our Marketplace of Solutions at the Responsible Leaders Innovation Forum will highlight the amazing ideas and businesses paving the way for a more sustainable and future-proof society. On Friday, October 11 at 1:30 PM (CEST), we are bringing you a lineup of visionary speakers who share their expertise, insights, and innovative approaches to addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time — from #climateaction and social equity to ethical business practices and community resilience. 💻 Secure your spot at the Marketplace for a virtual front-row seat! 👉 bit.ly/FORUM24LIVE 👋 Meet the speakers: Panel 1: Why We Need to Invest in Nature NOW 👉 Gabriela Leslie, Senior Manager, CREO Syndicate 👉 Prof. Dr. Martin R. Stuchtey, Founder, The Landbanking Group & Systemiq Ltd. Panel 2: The Future of Food Systems & Land-Use Infrastructure 👉 Dr. Martin Frick, Director, World Food Programme Berlin 👉 Alice de Moraes Amorim Vogas, Director of Partnerships and Communication, Brazilian Institute for Climate and Society, Foundations Platform F20 Chairwoman Keynote: Competitive Green: The Road to Net-Zero 👉 Ann Mettler, Vice President, Breakthrough Energy Panel 3: Decarbonizing the Chemicals & Plastics Industry 👉 Tobias Becker, Co-Founder & Strategic Advisor, @EmErEa GmbH 👉 Sian Sutherland, Co-Founder, A Plastic Planet   What's the Marketplace of Solutions? Read our previous post 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQxqtefm #RLIF24 #BMWFoundation #PowerOfCollaboration #FutureForward #ResponsibleLeadership #RESPOND #Startups #Tech #Founders #Innovation

📣 Join Us for the Marketplace of Solutions at the Responsible Leaders Innovation Forum! The solutions for a more sustainable and just future are already here. Successful concepts and businesses will take the stage at the #RLIF24 on Friday, 11 October, showcasing how we can accelerate the transition toward #sustainability across different sectors and industries. 💻 Don’t miss this chance to watch exciting panels and the live pitches of the RESPOND Cohort#5 and learn about their visions and actions that are shaping a better tomorrow. Sign up here to attend the Marketplace of Solutions virtually 👉 bit.ly/FORUM24LIVE #RLIF24 #BMWFoundation #PowerOfCollaboration #FutureForward #ResponsibleLeadership #RESPOND #Startups #Tech #Founders #Innovation

A fairer and future-proof society is within reach. The Responsible Leaders Innovation Forum will highlight the pathways to get there. We are excited for the hopeful messages and inspiring visions of our speakers, who will challenge conventional thinking, showcase their work, and spark our imagination and collaborative action. 👋 Meet the input givers for the future backward workshops, in partnership with Forum for the Future: 👉 Shiva Dustdar, Director, Head and Dean of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Institute 👉 Gerard Reid, Co-Founder of Alexa Capital and Co-Host of 🎙Redefining Energy Energy 👉 Helena Monteiro, Global Engagement Lead, Gap Fund Partnership at the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) 👉 Lindiwe Mazibuko, Co-Founder and CEO of Futurelect and former Leader of the South African Opposition Parliament 🔍 What are the future backward workshops about? Check out our previous post 👉 https://lnkd.in/eExrt8Mb #RLIF24 #BMWFoundation #PowerOfCollaboration #FutureBackwards #ResponsibleLeadership

We are not just imagining the future, we are collaborating to make it a reality. The Future Backwards workshops at the Responsible Leaders Innovation Forum go beyond imagining the future — they’re about prototyping bold responses. Partnering with Forum for the Future, we’ll explore different visions of the future and work backwards to uncover real opportunities for innovative solutions and better decision-making today. While the workshops aren’t part of the livestream, you can still be part of the mainstage experience from anywhere. Sign up to join the livestream 👉 bit.ly/FORUM24LIVE #RLIF24 #BMWFoundation #PowerOfCollaboration #FutureBackwards #ResponsibleLeadership

🎉 Congrats to our friends at Norrsken on this years mind blowing Impact 100/2024 list! Very excited to be a nomination partner and even more proud to see that 5 of our RESPOND start-ups made the list! Check out the list with these pioneering start-ups and their forward-looking solutions here https://lnkd.in/dS6RnpDB

We are looking forward to the upcoming Responsible Leaders Innovation Forum in Berlin, 10 - 11 October, where we'll dive into shaping the future through innovation and collaboration to advance the global energy transition. At our last flagship event, the Responsible Leaders Hub during Munich Security Conference, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, former Special Advisor to the UN Climate High-Level Champions, shared some valuable insights on the urgent need for just and equitable climate finance and the power of a clear strategy to drive real impact. Bogolo also encouraged us to elevate the voices of young people and indigenous communities — and how humility in leadership is key to creating lasting change. Watch the full interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekZ_-Sxx At the forum, we will discuss how we can drive a just energy transition, fast-track decarbonization, and ensure economic growth without compromising sustainability. 💻 Join the livestream at the #RLIF24 👉 http://bit.ly/FORUM24LIVE #BMWFoundation #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #ResponsibleLeadership

At today's DLD Conference Nature event in Munich, our board member Dr. Heba Aguib, represented the BMW Foundation on the panel 'Business Case for Biodiversity'. 🌿 In her discussion with David Diallo (goodcarbon), Korbinian K. (Nature Wealth Foundation), and Dr. Tobias Raffel (Biodiversity Bridge e.V.), Dr. Aguib emphasized the complex interdependencies between climate protection, energy transition, and biodiversity. One only has to look at water, food, and energy to understand the strong dependencies on the natural ecosystem. The agriculture and energy sectors are prime examples of industries directly affected by and influencing the decline in biodiversity. Dr. Aguib therefore stressed the importance of cross-sector exchange to share best practices and innovate together, so that efforts to protect biodiversity have a lasting, positive impact on society. Solutions must benefit nature, the economy, and society in equal measure. 🌱 As a global network foundation, the BMW Foundation believes in the power of collaboration and the importance of building bridges between leaders and experts across industries. By integrating biodiversity considerations into supply chains, operating models, and leveraging existing technologies, we can create solutions that not only protect nature but also benefit society as a whole. #DLDNature #Biodiversity #Sustainability #Collaboration #BusinessForGood #Innovation #SocialImpact #ThePowerOfCollaboration

Oaxaca has rich culture, biodiversity, and the largest indigenous population in Mexico. It is also facing challenges like climate change and social injustice. It’s therefore very fitting that this year’s Impact Minds: Beyond Frontiers, Latimpacto’s annual conference, is being held here. With over 650 participants, the event aims to foster collaboration and maximize impact in Latin America. As one of the founding members of Latimpacto, we are in Oaxaca discussing climate action, diversity, equity, and the role of philanthropy in strengthening local impact. We also hosted a Responsible Leaders reception with partners Sistema B México and Climate Ventures. Stay tuned for inspiring stories from local leaders! 📷 Marc Beckmann #BeyondFrontiers #ImpactMinds2024 #Oaxaca #ResponsibleLeadership #BMWFoundation

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are proud to announce that two of our talented colleagues have been selected for prestigious fellowships! Carmen Leszynsky is joining the Climate Fellowship, and Thiago S. da Costa is part of the Fellowship for Intrapreneurs in Equity, both with The League of Intrapreneurs. 🌎 The Climate Fellowship enhances the intrapreneurs’ abilities to champion solutions for climate change resilience and inclusivity within their organizations. 🤝 The Fellowship for Intrapreneurs in Equity empowers leaders steering diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, sparking transformative change for a better society. Here’s what they’re most excited about: Carmen is most excited about the peer-to-peer exchange: „I’m happy to share my experience in the field of sustainability event management and give it as a gift to the community and, in return receive insights and feedback on how to develop our internal sustainability processes further.” Thiago loves the learning opportunities created by bringing together intrapreneurs from around the world: „ I’m looking forward to drive the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda further together.” Their passion for continuous learning and growth is truly inspiring. We‘re sure that the knowledge and experiences they’ll gain will spark new ideas and drive innovation within our team. Celebrating Carmen and Thiago on this remarkable achievement — here’s to you! ✨ #ClimateFellowship #Intrapreneurship #Sustainability #LeagueOfIntrapreneurs #ClimateAction #ChangeFromWithin #EquityIntrapreneurs #equityFellowship #DEI #ResponsibleLeadership