At the 2024 Davos Forum, sustainability and diversity were at the forefront of the World Economic Forum's agenda. In an interview with CGTN's Global Business, Severin Podolak, Head of Event Management and Operations at the World Economic Forum (WEF), highlighted the organization's commitment to \"reduce, reuse and recycle\" during this year's event.
\"We've implemented measures to minimize our environmental footprint,\" Podolak stated. \"By subsidizing participants who traveled by public transportation, we encouraged more sustainable travel choices.\"
The WEF's efforts extended beyond environmental sustainability. Podolak emphasized the importance of diverse representation at the forum, noting that the 2024 Davos event included voices from a wide range of regions, industries, and perspectives.
\"Our goal was to foster inclusive dialogue,\" he explained. \"By bringing together diverse opinions, we can address global challenges more effectively.\"
The focus on sustainability and diversity reflects the WEF's broader mission to promote global cooperation and address pressing issues such as climate change and social inequality.
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WEF operations chief: Sustainability, diversity at the core of event
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