Horyou is in Davos and has a lot to say about sustainable development
It’s the 21st century and, more than ever before, economic development can’t dispense with sustainability. And the World Economic Forum in Davos is the right place to foster the UN Sustainable Development Goals as key to economic prosperity.
Horyou is there to talk about a most disruptive if innovative technology, namely the HoryouToken*, a cryptocurrency for Inclusion and Sustainability built on the concept of Blockchain with a Purpose. Horyou was invited at the Blockchain Economic Forum, taking place in Davos from 24-26 January to demonstrate in which ways HoryouToken can support and foster the SDGs. With a significant high profile audience, the event gathers heads of States, alongside government officials, investors, entrepreneurs and leaders of the new economy to review cutting edge topics in panels and roundtables, or during evening receptions and speed networking breaks.
Yonathan Parienti, founder and CEO of Horyou, underscored the potentially strong impact of Blockchain technology on the UN Sustainable Development Goals to democratize the otherwise hectic funder/funded process. “It is not about speculation but about Blockchain applications with real value to society via providing support to constructive initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and inclusion. Everyone can be a force for good, everyone can share inspiration and be a change agent”, he asserted.
A Spotlight on Climate Change and Environment
This year, the World Economic Forum has provided a larger space to sustainability, proving that the global leaders are showing more concern to the future of our planet. Thus the presence of 92-year-old naturalist Sir David Attenborough, hardly a self-serving political star, who evoked the future of our planet in an interview with Prince William. “We have to recognize that every breath of air we take, every mouthful of food we take, comes from the natural world. And if we damage the natural world, we damage ourselves. We are one coherent ecosystem. It’s not just a question of beauty, or interest, or wonder – the essential ingredient of human life is a healthy planet”, he uttered.
Davos and the 2021 Sustainability Strategy
Since 2015, the WEF has developed a Strategy for 2021 that aims to ensure a highest level of sustainability for its offices and events, as well as to strengthen the integration of sustainability practices into its business processes and global operations. The strategy covers six priority areas comprising air travel emissions, sustainable design and branding, low impact ingredient catering, supply chain, natural energy resources and work-safety practices. Last year, the ISO 20121 meeting became independently certified “sustainable event management”. The Forum has since followed a strict methodology to set sustainability into its internal policies and processes, covering a range of event and activities, ranging from the materials used for temporary structures and decoration, to energy use, food and beverages, waste management, and transportation. In addition, the Forum has sought to ensure equitable procurement policies, fair employment practices, health and safety of its staff and participants, and meaningful engagement with local communities. The Annual Meeting’s carbon footprint is also measured and compensated for in an internationally recognized manner: having calculated the event’s footprint, the Forum then compensates it by buying the corresponding amount of carbon credits from South Pole, which supports emissions reduction projects.
* HoryouToken is listed on LAToken and CoinTiger
