Hannah Jones
Hannah is a social and environmental advocate believing in the power of entrepreneurism, innovation and collaboration to affect systems change. She started her career in radio, at the BBC, before working as a social entrepreneur in a British Charity, founding and leading pan-European AIDS/HIV prevention and anti-racism campaigns across 100’s of Radio stations. She then worked on the founding team of Microsoft’s philanthropy program in EMEA before joining Nike to help start their first Corporate Responsibility team in EMEA.
For 16 years, as Nike’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, working to the CEO and the Nike Board of Directors, Hannah helped lead the transformation of Nike’s labor rights and sustainability efforts, turning both functions into engines of business model innovation and industry change. Following that, Hannah founded Nike Valiant Labs, a venture to bring a culture of lean startup, human-centered design & entrepreneurialism to Nike, housing a vibrant diverse culture of entrepreneurs delivering a growing portfolio of new disruptive digital businesses and offerings with purpose at their core.
Named twice to Fast Company’s top 100 Creative People list, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and winner of the C.K Prahalad 2013 award for leadership in Sustainability, Hannah has served on the board of the Method Soap & Ecover brands, was the co-chair and co-founder of We Mean Business, a coalition of progressive businesses working to influence climate policy, and has served on the boards and councils of Mercy Corps, the UNHCR Business Advisory Council and the Purpose Climate Lab. Today, Hannah is a non-executive director on the board of Oatly, a sustainability advisor to UCB, a global BioTech company, an advisor to the Queen’s Gambit, an all-female SPAC, a mentor with the Unreasonable Group, and a mentor to as many talented diverse future leaders as she can fit in.
Earthshot Prize
The Earthshot Prize is an inspiring global initiative founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation to accelerate progress in environmental solutions. Launched in 2021, it aims to encourage and support innovative projects that address the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. The prize’s name is a nod to the ambitious goal of repairing our planet by 2030. It recognizes extraordinary solutions in five key categories: Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Fix Our Climate.
In 2024, the Earthshot Prize will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, shining a spotlight on innovative solutions emerging from the African continent. The event will feature inspiring stories from finalists who have developed groundbreaking projects, showcasing the creativity and resilience of communities around the world. With a focus on empowering young innovators and harnessing their potential, the prize is not only about awards but also about creating a movement for positive change.
This year’s awards will be hosted by prominent figures and will include performances from internationally recognized artists, further elevating the message of hope and action. The Earthshot Prize exemplifies a commitment to environmental stewardship and the belief that collective efforts can lead to transformative change for our planet.
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