TED: Your invitation to help build a sustainable future | Jim Snabe

The speaker shares experiences from growing up in Greenland, highlighting its harsh environment and the impact of climate change observed during a recent expedition. They emphasize the need for radical leadership and courageous choices to combat climate change, advocating for global collaboration and innovation. The speaker cites examples of companies committing to net zero emissions and discusses the business opportunities in sustainability. They invite others to join the Ted Future Forum, a community of leaders dedicated to a sustainable future.

What was the speaker's main observation during their recent expedition to Greenland?

• The ice was thicker than expected.

• The temperature was unusually warm.

• The snow was melting slower than usual.

• There were more animals than before.

What is the speaker's view on the current progress of companies towards net zero emissions?

• All companies have already achieved net zero emissions.

• Companies are not interested in net zero emissions.

• Progress is slow and insufficient.

• Progress is fast and sufficient.

What is the speaker's view on the role of courage in leadership for sustainability?

• Courage is unnecessary in leadership.

• Courage is essential for radical leadership and change.

• Courage should be avoided in decision-making.

• Courage is only needed in small companies.

According to the speaker, what is necessary to achieve the kind of change needed for sustainability?

• Individual efforts without collaboration.

• Ignoring global collaboration.

• Reinventing the entire value chain based on zero carbon.

• Focusing only on local solutions.

What analogy does the speaker use to describe the need for coordinated efforts in sustainability?

• A chess game.

• A solo performance.

• A symphony orchestra.

• A football team.

What is the speaker's perspective on the relationship between dreaming big and business opportunities?

• Dreaming big is irrelevant to business success.

• Dreaming big can lead to significant business opportunities.

• Business opportunities are unrelated to sustainability.

• Dreaming big is only for large companies.

What does the speaker invite others to do at the end of the talk?

• Join a community of leaders committed to a sustainable future.

• Ignore the challenges of climate change.

• Focus solely on individual achievements.

• Compete against other companies for resources.