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"Such a nice surprise to attend a very well organised event, with an incredibly professional team since the first contact until post event."

Florian Abel

Sustainability Officer

Hermes

"I took back some great learnings from the conference of what many companies are doing towards becoming Net 0 and how companies are engaging stakeholders from customers to teams to investors."

Peigi Rodan

Sustainability Manager

Withlocals

"I picked up some brilliant ideas about sustainable materials, learned a lot about excellent ESG and heard a lot about climate neutrality/net zero strategies companies are taking, the circular economy, biodiversity, and more. "

Jana Kovandzic Pataky

Senior ESG Program Manager

A1 Telekom Austria Group

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Like-minded peers show their latest developments, successes and failures in case study presentations
Get access easily to all speakers and delegates through Q&A sessions and hands-on workshops
Network face-to face as well as engage in the online Think Tank

Facts

Limited to

150

Attendees
Limited to

100

Companies

35

Speakers

75/25

End User / Vendor Ratio

Why attend?

Unmatched Case Studies in Sustainability: Explore leaders' journeys and successes
Cutting-Edge Trends: Stay ahead with the latest sustainability practices, innovations, and tools
Unlock Business Opportunities: Our Think Tank fosters real business connections and development

Agenda

First day of conference

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH

9:00

Conference Opening by the Organizer and Welcome to the Chairwoman of the Track

Laura Ann Lüdtke

Senior Key Account Manager
First Climate Markets
Germany

Conference Opening by the Organizer and Welcome to the Chairwoman of the Track

Laura Ann Lüdtke

Senior Key Account Manager
First Climate Markets
Germany

Conference Opening by the Organizer and Welcome to the Chairman of the Track

Richard Smith

Environmental Advisor and REACT Project Lead
United Nations
Germany

Conference Opening by the Organizer and Welcome to the Chairman of the Track

Richard Smith

Environmental Advisor and REACT Project Lead
United Nations
Germany

9:15

Best Practices And Challenges Behind Carbon Neutrality

Nicole Kambeck

Head of Sustainability EMEA
Mitsubishi Chemical Europe
Germany

9:45

Ready for Claim Compliance? How Companies can Prepare for CSRD and GreenClaims-Compliant Sustainability Communication

Michael Scholz

Associate Partner
P3 automotive
Germany

10:00

Bridging the Carbon Gap - Strategic Procurement in Removals for a Sustainable Future

Tim Grossheimann

Senior Corporate Account Manager
STRIVE by STX
The Netherlands

10:30

Coffee Break with Networking

11:00

Climate-Neutrality and Resource Management in the United Nations

Richard Smith

Environmental Advisor and REACT Project Lead
United Nations
Germany

Climate-Neutrality and Resource Management in the United Nations

Richard Smith

Environmental Advisor and REACT Project Lead
United Nations
Germany

Circular Economy as a Lever for Decarbonization

Fabian Schellhas

Group Sustainability Manager
Hörmann
Germany

Circular Economy as a Lever for Decarbonization

Fabian Schellhas

Group Sustainability Manager
Hörmann
Germany

11:30

You Can't Manage What you Can't Measure - How to Build a Reliable dMRV System

Jaron Pazi

Chief Commercial Officer
OCELL
Germany

You Can't Manage What you Can't Measure - How to Build a Reliable dMRV System

Jaron Pazi

Chief Commercial Officer
OCELL
Germany

11:45

Sharing the cost of Net Zero - How to Prevent Freeriding

Kai Draaisma

Head of Business Development
CarbonLeap
The Netherlands

Sharing the cost of Net Zero - How to Prevent Freeriding

Kai Draaisma

Head of Business Development
CarbonLeap
The Netherlands

Transforming to a Circular Economy - The Journey of Bystronic with the Support of Zühlke

Ronny Hoffmann

Consulting Manager Sustainability
Zühlke Group
Switzerland

Matthias Greuter

Head of R&D EMEA
Bystronic Group
Switzerland

Ronny Hoffmann

Consulting Manager Sustainability
Zühlke Group
Switzerland

Transforming to a Circular Economy - The Journey of Bystronic with the Support of Zühlke

Matthias Greuter

Head of R&D EMEA
Bystronic Group
Switzerland

12:00

Round-Table Discussions

Climate Neutrality: Strategies & Compliance

  1. Ready for Claim Compliance? How Companies can Prepare for CSRD and GreenClaims-Compliant Sustainability Communication

    Michael Scholz (P3 automotive)
  2. Climate-Neutrality and Resource Management in the United Nations

    Richard Smith (United Nations)
  3. You Can't Manage What you Can't Measure - How to Build a Reliable dMRV System

    Jaron Pazi (OCELL)
  4. Sharing the cost of Net Zero - How to Prevent Freeriding

    Kai Draaisma (CarbonLeap)

Round-Table Discussions

Climate Neutrality: Strategies & Compliance

  1. Ready for Claim Compliance? How Companies can Prepare for CSRD and GreenClaims-Compliant Sustainability Communication

    Michael Scholz (P3 automotive)
  2. Climate-Neutrality and Resource Management in the United Nations

    Richard Smith (United Nations)
  3. You Can't Manage What you Can't Measure - How to Build a Reliable dMRV System

    Jaron Pazi (OCELL)
  4. Sharing the cost of Net Zero - How to Prevent Freeriding

    Kai Draaisma (CarbonLeap)

Round-Table Discussions

Circular Economy

  1. Best Practices And Challenges Behind Carbon Neutrality

    Nicole Kambeck (Mitsubishi Chemical Europe)
  2. Bridging the Carbon Gap - Strategic Procurement in Removals for a Sustainable Future

    Tim Grossheimann (STRIVE by STX)
  3. Circular Economy as a Lever for Decarbonization

    Fabian Schellhas (Hörmann)
  4. Transforming to a Circular Economy - The Journey of Bystronic with the Support of Zühlke

    Ronny Hoffmann (Zühlke Group)
    and
    Matthias Greuter (Bystronic Group)

Round-Table Discussions

Circular Economy

  1. Best Practices And Challenges Behind Carbon Neutrality

    Nicole Kambeck (Mitsubishi Chemical Europe)
  2. Bridging the Carbon Gap - Strategic Procurement in Removals for a Sustainable Future

    Tim Grossheimann (STRIVE by STX)
  3. Circular Economy as a Lever for Decarbonization

    Fabian Schellhas (Hörmann)
  4. Transforming to a Circular Economy - The Journey of Bystronic with the Support of Zühlke

    Ronny Hoffmann (Zühlke Group)
    and
    Matthias Greuter (Bystronic Group)

12:45

Lunch with Networking

14:00

Exhibitor Tour

Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space

14:15

The Path to Sustainability Success - Cultivating Regenerative Agriculture and Fostering ESG Transparency Engagement

Tomás Zaborowski

Global Head of Sustainability Excellence
Bayer Crop Science
Germany

The Path to Sustainability Success - Cultivating Regenerative Agriculture and Fostering ESG Transparency Engagement

Tomás Zaborowski

Global Head of Sustainability Excellence
Bayer Crop Science
Germany

The Transformation of The Circular Economy

Andreas Jenne

Head of Sustainability
REHAU
Germany

The Transformation of The Circular Economy

Andreas Jenne

Head of Sustainability
REHAU
Germany

14:45

Revolutionizing Sustainability: How Generative AI Can Fast-Track the CSRD Transition

Antonio Costa

Pre‑Sales Senior Manager
MESA
Italy

Revolutionizing Sustainability: How Generative AI Can Fast-Track the CSRD Transition

Antonio Costa

Pre‑Sales Senior Manager
MESA
Italy

The Journey Towards Sustainability and Business Success

Rahul Madhavan

Sustainability Manager
Hitachi
The Netherlands

The Journey Towards Sustainability and Business Success

Rahul Madhavan

Sustainability Manager
Hitachi
The Netherlands

15:15

Round-Table Discussions

Climate Neutrality: Strategies & Compliance

  1. The Path to Sustainability Success - Cultivating Regenerative Agriculture and Fostering ESG Transparency Engagement

    Tomás Zaborowski (Bayer Crop Science)
  2. Revolutionizing Sustainability: How Generative AI Can Fast-Track the CSRD Transition

    Antonio Costa (MESA)

Round-Table Discussions

Climate Neutrality: Strategies & Compliance

  1. The Path to Sustainability Success - Cultivating Regenerative Agriculture and Fostering ESG Transparency Engagement

    Tomás Zaborowski (Bayer Crop Science)
  2. Revolutionizing Sustainability: How Generative AI Can Fast-Track the CSRD Transition

    Antonio Costa (MESA)

Round-Table Discussions

Circular Economy

  1. The Transformation of The Circular Economy

    Andreas Jenne (REHAU)
  2. The Journey Towards Sustainability and Business Success

    Rahul Madhavan (Hitachi)

Round-Table Discussions

Circular Economy

  1. The Transformation of The Circular Economy

    Andreas Jenne (REHAU)
  2. The Journey Towards Sustainability and Business Success

    Rahul Madhavan (Hitachi)

16:00

Coffee Break with Networking

16:30

The Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment - Learning from Human Rights Due Diligence

Janina Lukas

Head of Ethics & Social Impact
Bayer
Germany

The Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment - Learning from Human Rights Due Diligence

Janina Lukas

Head of Ethics & Social Impact
Bayer
Germany

Together Matters – Driving Positive Impact for Society and the Planet

Susana Carvalho

Head of Sustainability and Climate Transition
Bondalti
Portugal

Together Matters – Driving Positive Impact for Society and the Planet

Susana Carvalho

Head of Sustainability and Climate Transition
Bondalti
Portugal

17:00

Caught in Scope 3? Between Regulatory Challenges and Sustainable Product Development

Katharina Candia Avendano

Global Head of Sustainability
Lohmann
Germany

Caught in Scope 3? Between Regulatory Challenges and Sustainable Product Development

Katharina Candia Avendano

Global Head of Sustainability
Lohmann
Germany

Circularity Strategies Implementation Around Supply and Value Chain

Milene Pardo-Figueroa

Head of Sustainability
Sealand Gear
Germany

Circularity Strategies Implementation Around Supply and Value Chain

Milene Pardo-Figueroa

Head of Sustainability
Sealand Gear
Germany

17:30

ESG Beyond Own Operations - The Challenge to Enforce Sustainability Within the Supply Chain

Martin Bleider

Head of Sustainable Procurement
SCHOTT
Germany

ESG Beyond Own Operations - The Challenge to Enforce Sustainability Within the Supply Chain

Martin Bleider

Head of Sustainable Procurement
SCHOTT
Germany

Mapping the Journey - Towards Circular Practices

Øyvind Bjørnstad

Head of Sustainability
Vestre
Norway

Mapping the Journey - Towards Circular Practices

Øyvind Bjørnstad

Head of Sustainability
Vestre
Norway

18:00

Round-Table Discussions

Climate Neutrality: Strategies & Compliance

  1. The Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment - Learning from Human Rights Due Diligence

    Janina Lukas (Bayer)
  2. Caught in Scope 3? Between Regulatory Challenges and Sustainable Product Development

    Katharina Candia Avendano (Lohmann)
  3. ESG Beyond Own Operations - The Challenge to Enforce Sustainability Within the Supply Chain

    Martin Bleider (SCHOTT)

Round-Table Discussions

Climate Neutrality: Strategies & Compliance

  1. The Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment - Learning from Human Rights Due Diligence

    Janina Lukas (Bayer)
  2. Caught in Scope 3? Between Regulatory Challenges and Sustainable Product Development

    Katharina Candia Avendano (Lohmann)
  3. ESG Beyond Own Operations - The Challenge to Enforce Sustainability Within the Supply Chain

    Martin Bleider (SCHOTT)

Round-Table Discussions

Circular Economy

  1. Together Matters – Driving Positive Impact for Society and the Planet

    Susana Carvalho (Bondalti)
  2. Circularity Strategies Implementation Around Supply and Value Chain

    Milene Pardo-Figueroa (Sealand Gear)
  3. Mapping the Journey - Towards Circular Practices

    Øyvind Bjørnstad (Vestre)

Round-Table Discussions

Circular Economy

  1. Together Matters – Driving Positive Impact for Society and the Planet

    Susana Carvalho (Bondalti)
  2. Circularity Strategies Implementation Around Supply and Value Chain

    Milene Pardo-Figueroa (Sealand Gear)
  3. Mapping the Journey - Towards Circular Practices

    Øyvind Bjørnstad (Vestre)

18:45

End of the 1st Day with Summary with Startup Pitch Session

19:00

Evening Reception with Sparkling Wine, Snacks and Networking

Strengthen your network after a day full of knowledge sharing, groundbreaking presentations, and interesting conversations. Join delegates and speakers in the relaxed atmosphere of the event venue.

Second day of conference

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH

8:30

Conference Opening by the Organizer and Welcome to the Chairwoman of the Track

Laura Ann Lüdtke

Senior Key Account Manager
First Climate Markets
Germany

8:45

Why Circular Economy is Not Enough

Guya Merkle

Chief Executive Officer
VIERI Fine Jewellery
Germany

9:15

Actions for Business Units - Roadmap for Zero Net Production

Flor Peña Herron

Head of Sustainability
Western Europe Business Unit Stora Enso
The Netherlands

9:45

Coffee Break with Networking

10:15

Integrating Circular Economy for Sustainable Practices

Timothy Glaz

Head of Corporate Affairs
Werner & Mertz
Germany

10:45

Leveraging Behavioral Insights and Circular Supply Chains for a Sustainable Future

Diana Pauly

Head of Sustainability
Idealo
Germany

11:15

Strategies for Carbon Footprint Reduction

Michel Hublet

Head of Sustainability
Stanley Stella
Belgium

12:00

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Why Circular Economy is Not Enough

    Guya Merkle (VIERI Fine Jewellery)
  2. Actions for Business Units - Roadmap for Zero Net Production

    Flor Peña Herron (Western Europe Business Unit Stora Enso)
  3. Integrating Circular Economy for Sustainable Practices

    Timothy Glaz (Werner & Mertz)
  4. Leveraging Behavioral Insights and Circular Supply Chains for a Sustainable Future

    Diana Pauly (Idealo)
  5. Strategies for Carbon Footprint Reduction

    Michel Hublet (Stanley Stella)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Why Circular Economy is Not Enough

    Guya Merkle (VIERI Fine Jewellery)
  2. Actions for Business Units - Roadmap for Zero Net Production

    Flor Peña Herron (Western Europe Business Unit Stora Enso)
  3. Integrating Circular Economy for Sustainable Practices

    Timothy Glaz (Werner & Mertz)
  4. Leveraging Behavioral Insights and Circular Supply Chains for a Sustainable Future

    Diana Pauly (Idealo)
  5. Strategies for Carbon Footprint Reduction

    Michel Hublet (Stanley Stella)

12:45

Lunch with Networking

13:45

Real Estate in 2040: Energy Efficient and Greenhouse Gas Neutral - Wishful Thinking or Necessity?

Michael Hölzinger

Corporate Real Estate Manager
Deutsche Bahn
Germany

14:00

Building Sustainability - The Power of The Circular Economy

Anna Braune

Director Research and Development
DGNB German Sustainable Building Council
Germany

14:15

Balancing Sustainable Supply Chain Risk Management

Christof Burgbacher

Head of Corporate Sustainability
Europa‑Park
Germany

14:30

Sanya Hermes

Sustainability Manager Climate
Envalior
Germany

Implementing Corporate Sustainability in the Middle of a Business Merger

Lukas Schröer

Senior Sustainability Manager
Envalior
Germany

14:45

Strategies for Managing Scope 3 Emissions in Expanding Enterprises

Luisa Schümann

Sustainability Manager
TransnetBW
Germany

15:00

Assessing Circularity Performance - Managing Sustainability Challenges and Reporting with the Circular Economy

Birgit Gahleitner

Circularity Expert
Fischer Brot
Austria

15:15

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Real Estate in 2040: Energy Efficient and Greenhouse Gas Neutral - Wishful Thinking or Necessity?

    Michael Hölzinger (Deutsche Bahn)
  2. Building Sustainability - The Power of The Circular Economy

    Anna Braune (DGNB German Sustainable Building Council)
  3. Balancing Sustainable Supply Chain Risk Management

    Christof Burgbacher (Europa‑Park)
  4. Implementing Corporate Sustainability in the Middle of a Business Merger

    Sanya Hermes (Envalior)
    and
    Lukas Schröer (Envalior)
  5. Strategies for Managing Scope 3 Emissions in Expanding Enterprises

    Luisa Schümann (TransnetBW)
  6. Assessing Circularity Performance - Managing Sustainability Challenges and Reporting with the Circular Economy

    Birgit Gahleitner (Fischer Brot)

Round-Table Discussions

  1. Real Estate in 2040: Energy Efficient and Greenhouse Gas Neutral - Wishful Thinking or Necessity?

    Michael Hölzinger (Deutsche Bahn)
  2. Building Sustainability - The Power of The Circular Economy

    Anna Braune (DGNB German Sustainable Building Council)
  3. Balancing Sustainable Supply Chain Risk Management

    Christof Burgbacher (Europa‑Park)
  4. Implementing Corporate Sustainability in the Middle of a Business Merger

    Sanya Hermes (Envalior)
    and
    Lukas Schröer (Envalior)
  5. Strategies for Managing Scope 3 Emissions in Expanding Enterprises

    Luisa Schümann (TransnetBW)
  6. Assessing Circularity Performance - Managing Sustainability Challenges and Reporting with the Circular Economy

    Birgit Gahleitner (Fischer Brot)

16:00

End of the Conference with Summary of all Tracks

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