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Michelle M. Marks to speak at Sustainable Business Council

October 13, 2025



Michelle will to join a panel on Communicating Sustainability and the Role of Storytelling at the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council Conference on November 5, 2025.

As sustainability becomes more complex and politically sensitive, how we communicate about it is more important than ever. This session explores the evolving landscape of sustainability messaging, from shifts in corporate communication to the growing influence of storytelling, data visualization, and even audio. Discover how organizations can craft authentic narratives, tailor messages for diverse audiences, and use subtle design cues to encourage sustainable behavior. Whether you’re shaping strategy or sharing impact, this session offers practical insights to make your sustainability communication more effective and meaningful.

📅 Date: November 4 & 5
📍 Location: La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI
🔗 Details and registration at wisconsinsustainability.com/2025conference

Michelle M. Marks to speak at Climate Week NYC

September 2, 2025

HOW AI IS DISRUPTING SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING will dive into AI’s potential and shortcomings–and the risk of standing on the sidelines. This event will be a dynamic conversation with five trailblazers in corporate sustainability, communications and artificial and business intelligence.

With presentations, discussions, Q&A, panel and happy hour this event is perfect for CSOs, CCOs, IROs, and sustainability professionals navigating the intersection of AI capabilities, reporting requirements, and stakeholder engagement in an increasingly complex communications landscape.

🗓 Mark your calendars for September 23rd @ 3pm – 5:30pm

➡️ RSVP HERE: https://sustainserv.com/en/events/sustainservs-nyc-climate-week-event/

Michelle M. Marks to moderate ESG Reporting Panel

November 7, 2024

3BL, a leading sustainability and social impact communications partner is convening a session in Charlotte on December 11, 2024 to discuss ESG Reporting, the business communities response to Hurricane Helene and more.

The session on environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting practices will include perspectives from Meredith Bandy, vice president of investor relations and sustainability at  Albemarle Corporation, and Emily Vesling, director of sustainability at Trane Technologies. Moderator Michelle M. Marks, managing partner at Ideas On Purpose, will lead the discussion, which is aimed at demystifying how companies are approaching the transition from voluntary to mandatory disclosure.

The event is free; registration is required.