Since Tom Rivett-Carnac secured the 2015 Paris Climate Accord, he has firmly established himself as a crucial climate change campaigner. The political lobbyist and author of The Future We Choose: Surviving the Climate Crisis is a powerful public speaker, capable of igniting a passion for the planet in audiences of all industries. As climate change continues to ravage the earth, booking opportunities like Tom can help reduce business' CO2 output.
After attending the 2006 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference, Tom joined forces with Christiana Figueres, as her Senior Advisor. He worked closely with the Executive Secretary, offering support on political strategies and international discussions – most notably, the 2015 Paris Climate Accord. As a sustainability speaker, Tom reflects on the Paris Agreement’s global impact, and what it means for the future of our planet.
Continuing his work with Christiana, Tom co-founded Global Optimism. He works with businesses and governing bodies to supply sustainable strategies, tailored to his client’s unique industry. Tom translates this same approach to his public speaking engagements. By creating a bespoke experience for corporate audiences, his practical speeches lead to transformative results, protecting the planet one carbon-neutral company at a time.
Before founding Global Optimism, Tom worked with a wide range of industry leaders, including Dyson. He was the CEO and President of CDP North America, an organisation through which over 7,000 companies have reported climate information, resulting in increased understanding. From founding the Cities Programme to serving on advisory positions for several groups, including the NY Stock Exchange and Global Impact Investment Network, Tom’s extensive experience makes him a powerful sustainability speaker.
With degrees in Environmental Economics and Systems Science, Tom’s unique understanding of corporate sustainability has a profound impact on audiences. As a business speaker, his topics include ESG investing, sustainable business practices, and renewable energy sources perfect for corporations, like solar panels. The ideal speaker for conferences about the environment, Tom’s defining impact on the planet’s survival inspires audiences across the globe.
