AGENDA 2024
NORDIC EVENT
2024
Starting 9AM EET - Helsinki Time
8.30
We open the doors - Welcome!
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9.00 (EEST)
Opening remarks by our moderator
Nina Rahkola, Journalist, Tv-Host
9.05 ​
Sustainable Business Leadership and Innovation
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The role of CxO’s in shaping the future of sustainable business
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Corporate diplomacy and activism - balancing profit and principles
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How sustainable product development spurs innovation and growth
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9.35
Technology as Catalysts for Sustainability
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AI and Machine Learning as drivers of sustainable transformation
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Greening technology stacks - The path to low-carbon IT
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Challenges and barriers to technology adoption: the economic, regulatory, and social challenges in adopting sustainable technologies
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10.00
Networking Break
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10.35
Expanding the Horizon of Sustainability​
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The expansive scope of clean technology - beyond energy
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Scope 3 emissions - achieving transparency in the supply chain
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Broadening sustainability programs - inclusive and holistic approaches
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10.55
Engaging Stakeholders in Sustainability​
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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) - Going beyond the bottom line
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Green marketing strategies - authentic branding in the age of eco-consciousness
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Social collaboration for greater Impact - uniting across sectors
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11.15
Innovating Towards Net-Zero: Pathways and Technologies
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The latest innovations and technological advancements that companies are leading or adopting to reach net-zero emissions
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The impact of governmental policies and international agreements on accelerating progress towards net-zero goals
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Identify the main obstacles faced by industries in the transition to net-zero and what are the potential solutions
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11.35
Lunch Break & Networking
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12.40
Circular Economy in Action​
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Practical examples of circular economy principles being applied across different industries
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How technology, including digital platforms, IoT, and blockchain, is enabling circular economy practices
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Strategies and practices for minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency in production and consumption
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How companies can design waste out of their systems and turn it into a business opportunity
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13.00
Sustainable Finance and Investment​
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How companies can attract sustainable investments
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The role of financial markets in driving corporate sustainability
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The financial instruments designed to support climate change mitigation and adaptation
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Investing in green - environmental finance as a business imperative
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Future trends in sustainable finance and investment
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13.20
Cross-Industry Collaboration for Sustainability​
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How industries can work together to solve common sustainability challenges, share resources, and innovate
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Partnerships between tech, manufacturing, energy, and other sectors
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The role of innovation hubs, accelerators, and incubators in fostering cross-industry solutions for sustainability challenges
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The future of cross-industry collaboration for sustainability: Emerging trends and the evolving landscape of sustainability
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​13.40
Networking Break
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​14.10
The Role of Digitalization in Sustainable Business
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How digital technologies and data analytics can enhance sustainability efforts, from improving energy efficiency to enabling smarter supply chains and product lifecycle management
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How digital technologies support circular economy models through resource optimization, recycling, and reuse
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Metrics and frameworks for assessing the effectiveness of digitalization strategies in achieving sustainability targets
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14.30
Corporate Culture for a Sustainable Future
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How leadership styles, corporate culture, and employee engagement can influence and accelerate a company's sustainability journey
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The importance of embedding sustainability into the company’s core values
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Strategies to engage employees in sustainability initiatives, making sustainability a part of everyone's role
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15.00
End of Day
Nina Rahkola, Journalist, Tv-Host
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