Ohio Sustainable Business Council

Webinar - Unlocking the Value of ESG: Strategies for Business Success
2024-07-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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This webinar aims to educate business leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders about the value of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. It will provide actionable strategies for integrating ESG factors into business operations, highlight success stories, and address the current legislative challenges facing responsible investing.
Bring your contact information to share in the chat and connect with a network of sustainable business leaders.
Held Tuesday, July 23, 2024
This is a Free Webinar. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link via email prior to the start of the event.
Speakers
Wolf StarrCEO, Venture Atlas
Wolf Starr is dedicated to proving that while venture funding may not suit everyone, it should be equally accessible to all. As the CEO of Venture Atlas, he is committed to empowering and uplifting overlooked and underrepresented founders. The firm collaborates with partners to create targeted impact funds and hires industry outsiders to lead these initiatives. Venture Atlas releases a new fund thesis annually, each designed to drive meaningful change.
Venture Atlas is reshaping the venture capital landscape to better reflect the diversity of humanity. The firm is devoted to breaking down barriers and opening doors for partners, entrepreneurs, and funds, ensuring a more inclusive and equitable future in venture capital. Read More.

Steven LehatManaging Director, Colton Alexander
Steven Lehat is a Managing Director at Colton Alexander, LLC. Steven has worked in the technology and legal industry for over 30 years as a regulatory attorney, ESG Logistics Validation Specialist, Strategist, and Corporate Executive and brings deep technical, operational, and legal experience in the international trade, food safety compliance, and the ESG finance sectors.
Steven is admitted as counsel in both California and Washington, D. C., a certified PCQI, and FSVP for food companies, both large and small. Steven is an expert in steel production and shepherds companies of all sizes on their ESG journeys.
Steven has a BBA in Finance from the University of Cincinnati and a JD from Southwestern University School of Law.
Steven dedicates his work at Colton Alexander to the environment, social justice and governance.
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Tinu OkotoreLegislative Director, OSBC
As the Responsible Business & Investment Coordinator for OSBC, Tinu Okotore developed educational materials to enhance the understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
Now serving as the legislative director, Tinu continues to underscore the importance of promoting sustainable business practices and informed policy-making, aiming for long-term benefits to businesses, communities, and the environment.
Tinu holds a Master of Laws degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.

Need to learn more about ESG? This article by CFI provides a concise introduction.
