Leading From the Edge | Kate Williams

Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet will be giving a presentation followed by a fireside chat with Sociology Professor Juliet Schor and Accounting Professor Mary Ellen Carter hosted in Devlin Hall 101. In more than a decade of leadership, Kate has scaled 1% for the Planet’s impact to more than $939 million in certified contributions to environmental solutions. A dedicated changemaker, Kate is a 2026 MO 100 Top Impact CEO and 2026 Real Leaders Top Impact Speaker, and received Chief’s 2024 New Era of Leadership Award. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

About 1% for the Planet

Co-founded in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard (founder of Patagonia) and Craig Mathews (owner of Blue Ribbon Flies), 1% for the Planet is a global organization on a mission to accelerate smart environmental impact so that our planet and future generations can thrive. Over the last decade, their network has grown to span more than 100 countries and 65 industries. Today, 1% for the Planet certification is one of the most trusted frameworks for corporate philanthropy, with more than $939 million in certified contributions to date.