

Valuation
Summit
"Hu" brings transparency to responsible investing
Responsible and sustainable investment has struggled to move #beyondcarbon - creating a need for the Human impact unit (Hu). The Hu puts human impact at the center of impact and sustainability valuations, allowing projects as different as water reclamation and poverty reduction to be directly compared using the same language and metrics.
The Hu Valuation Summit brings together responsible, sustainable, or impact startups, non-profits, proposals, collaborations, and initiatives; impact and responsible investors; and analytical experts to debate the value versus investment potential for some of the most innovative corporate responsibility, sustainable, or impact efforts from around the world – empowering informed investment in those with the greatest positive Human impact.
Key Details:
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Annual event of Hu valuation roundtables
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Keynote speakers
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Investable corporate responsibility or sustainability initiatives to evaluate
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Corporate responsibility or sustainability investment-focused programming and skill building
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Conference proceedings for publishing expert Hu evaluations

2024 Proceedings Now Available!
Dive into the cutting-edge insights and transformative discussions on applying the Human Impact Unit (Hu) that were shared at the 2024 Hu Valuation Summit in Des Moines, Iowa, with this collection of selected analyses. This publication captures the essence of the summit's focus on integrating human impact into sustainability valuations, opening with a "how to" for current and future Hu analysis practitioners and sustainability professionals. Ideal for researchers, consultants, and sustainability professionals, this volume serves as a vital resource for those committed to advancing sustainable practices and human-centered impact assessment. Enhance your knowledge and stay at the forefront of sustainable innovation with these invaluable proceedings.
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How is each Hu Valuation Summit Panel organized?
Each Hu Valuation Summit Panel presentation sessions will be structured to provide:
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8 minutes of the startup, non-profit, or initiative presenting their impact,
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14 minutes where two analysts debate the Hu value of the presented effort, and
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20 minutes where all attendees will debate the most meaningful Hu valuation methodologies.

Project Rep
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Hu Analysts
Investors
Technologists
Policy Makers
Consultants

How to Participate:
Each Valuation Summit provides opportunities for everyone from startups to Chief Sustainability Officers, institutional investors to academics around connecting and better understanding how to meaningfully invest in corporate responsibility, sustainability, or impact efforts.
Startups or Non-Profits:
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Apply to present, sharing an overview of your sustainable impact
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You will be paired with academics who will evaluate the Hu impact of your work
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Present at a roundtable where your work, the Hu evaluation, and investor questions are discussed in a collaborative format
Academics or Analysts:
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Apply to evaluate the Hu impact of a startup or non-profit
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Present and discuss your results in a roundtable format with the startup or non-profit you evaluated
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Get your work published in the conference proceedings and receive an honorarium for your work
Supporters or Sponsors:
Hu2024DSM will be organized into three tracks – environmental, social, and governance – with advertising and sponsorship packages ranging from $100 to $100,000. These options include:
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One Title Sponsor
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Three Daily Keynote Sponsors
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Twelve Presentation Sponsors
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Strategist, Doer, and Friend level supporter options
