Speaker Biographies

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  Prof. Bernd Wagner

  Prof. Wagner is the Scientific Director of the Environment Science Centre at the University of Augsburg. He is the External Director of the Institute for Management and the Environment and PROliGNIS, Renewable Energy Consulting (GmbH & Co.KG). His research interests include: Finance and Sustainability, Corporate Sustainability Management including Sustainability Management Systems and Auditing, Sustainability Indicators and Controlling, Mass and Energy Balances, Environmental and Material Flow Cost Accounting, Sustainability and Integrated Reporting, Investors Relations and Benchmarking, Change and Development, CSR, Organizational Culture.

  Full Profile at University of Augsburg (English CV)

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  Ralph Thurm

  Ralph Thurm is a leading professional in sustainable innovation and strategy, operational sustainability, sustainability change management, sustainability reporting, and ThriveAbility. With more than 25 years experience working for major corporates, industry federations, governments, NGOs and advisory services globally, Ralph adds value as a consultant, trainer, facilitator, moderator and writer on a huge variety of sustainability topics. He is the Founder & Managing Director of A|HEAD|ahead, a coaching platform focused on sustainable transformation and strategic advisory. Ralph has accepted roles as Director Engagement at GISR for the EMEA region and as senior advisor at various organizations and networks, including UNIDO, Turntoo and Katerva. In 2013 Ralph co-initiated the Reporting 3.0 Platform, instigating change towards a decision-useful new reporting impetus for a green & inclusive economy.

  Full Profile at A|HEAD|ahead