GEI 16 - Conference - Bridging the Gap, Proud to Pay More

Moderator: Sangeeta Waldron (Serendipity PR & Media Ltd)

Speakers: Julia Davies (Patriotic Millionaires UK)

The richest 1% are responsible for 16% of global emissions – almost five times more than the whole of the UK events industry. The extremely wealthy, including popstars, sports personalities, music industry moguls etc, are in a prime position to make a difference and stand up for a better future for us all. One such example, Patriotic Millionaires, publicly advocate for an end to extreme wealth inequality and for increased taxation on extreme wealth – calling time on the welfare chasm created by growing inequality and helping to save the planet in the process. Founding member of Patriotic Millionaires UK Julia Davies discusses how we are perpetuating the wrong aspirations of overconsumption and explains why she’s proud to pay more… and how the event and entertainment industry can help.

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