Solitaire Townsend
Leading global sustainability expert and Chief Solutionist helping organisations turn climate ambition into practical, positive action
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About Solitaire Townsend
A multi-award-winning changemaker, Solitaire was recognised as Leader of the Year at Adweek’s Sustainability Awards and selected as the UN Global Compact’s Sustainable Development Goals Pioneer for the UK. Vogue Business also named her one of its 100 Innovators for her forward-thinking impact across climate, culture and business. She additionally serves on the United Nations Committee for Entertainment and Culture in Climate Action, helping shape how storytelling and creativity can accelerate global progress.
Solitaire’s thought leadership spans academia, media and the public stage. She holds master’s degrees in both Sustainability and Shakespeare, and lectures at Imperial College and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Her acclaimed TED Talk has been viewed over 1.8 million times, she writes regularly for Forbes, and her award-winning book The Solutionists: How Businesses Can Fix the Future has cemented her reputation as a leading voice on the role of business in positive change.
In every keynote, Solitaire brings clarity, energy and hope – empowering audiences to move beyond climate anxiety and embrace the practical solutions that can shape a better future.
To book Keynote Speaker Solitaire Townsend, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com
What Next for ESG?
A popular choice for C-suite groups and leadership gatherings, this session explores the emerging threats, opportunities and future direction of ESG.
How to Be a Solutionist
Ideal for team-building sessions or closing conference keynotes, this talk inspires general audiences to embrace practical, optimistic approaches to sustainability and climate action.
Selling Sustainability (Green Marketing Without Greenwash)
Backed by new research, this session is a favourite among marketing and sales leaders looking to communicate sustainability credibly and effectively.
Storytelling the Solutions
Delivered to teams at Netflix, Disney, Sky and more, this talk is loved by creative and content-driven audiences seeking to use storytelling to accelerate climate-positive change.
Here you can find links to books by Solitaire Townsend. For bulk book orders for your event please speak with a member of the team.
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Testimonials
"Thanks again for another fantastic presentation! As you could tell, your message resonated very strongly with our internal community."
Toyota
"This was a really inspiring and optimistic talk. Just what's needed. Thanks so much!"
Open University
"Absolutely loved the talk today, Solitaire! I want to sit and talk with you for about 10 more hours. Some day!"
ScriptMag
"Solitaire brings warmth, humour and passion for what our winners do to the ceremony and keeps the audience rapt throughout the show."
Ashden
