Food vs Fossil Fuels in the Global Competition for Water; Plus Sustainability as a Pathway to Profits

October 24, 2013
Hosted by Té Revesz

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China’s Yellow River may be the world’s first major river to run out of water—thanks to competing demands of agriculture and coal production. German brewers invoke 1516 purity law to stop fracking. Renowned environmental consultant, Albert F. Appleton returns to Global Reach to look at food and agriculture versus fossil fuels in the global competition for the planet’s water resources—a competition that pits industry against industry and could significantly change conditions in your markets from China to Chile. He’ll talk about the why investments in sustainability (like sound water management) make better economic and business sense (for most industries) than frackenomics. The economic cost of carbon to countries and companies. The economic and hydrologic value of landscape. An energy source that’s a better “transition” fuel than fracked gas. A host of green investment opportunities. And green practices companies are already using that your firm can use grow its bottom line.

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Té Revesz

Té Revesz is known for her ability to conduct strategic research on a global basis and for her creativity in handling complex business challenges.

As principal of GlobalReach-SBI, a research and consulting firm with a network spanning over 60 countries, Té provides clients with strategic intelligence on market opportunities and threats. She covers such diverse areas as global branding, new product development, payment cards, clinical trials, and political risk. An expert in primary research, Té has interviewed business, government and labor leaders, doctors and technical experts—and managed focus groups—around the world. She was profiled in Super Searchers Go to the Source as one of the top US interviewers.

Prior to founding her own firm, Té headed the Industrial & Healthcare Practices of FIND's Strategic Consulting & Research Group and taught at the Zicklin School of Business (Baruch/CUNY). She was the Editor of Business International’s flagship newsletter and helped create its country risk service.

An NYC native, Té is active with Citizen Action, the URJ’s Commission on Social Action, and NY Neighbors for American Values (defending religious freedom, diversity and equality). She holds a Masters from Columbia’s School of International & Public Affairs and a BA from Goucher College. She’s an avid bike rider, theater buff and farmers market supporter—and the bemused owner of 2 demanding felines.



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