Roundtable

The Art of Selling Sustainability

1:30 - 2:20PM | 24 June 2025
2:30 - 3:20PM | 24 June 2025
4:10 - 5:15PM | 24 June 2025

 

Context

The European Green and Clean Industrial Deals have positioned sustainability as the cornerstone of the EU’s growth strategy. However, many businesses struggle to translate sustainability commitments into tangible business value. The evolving regulatory landscape and competitive pressures require companies to move beyond compliance and embed sustainability into their core business models. The Future Lab provides a unique forum to explore how sustainability can drive growth, resilience, and long-term competitiveness.

Who should attend

  • Sustainability & ESG executives from corporations and SMEs

  • Business strategists and innovation leaders

  • Policymakers and EU regulatory representatives

  • Investors and financial institutions focused on sustainable finance

  • Industry associations and thought leaders in sustainability and business transformation.

 

objective of roundtable

The Future Lab at the Sustainable Industry Summit will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to co-develop actionable strategies that unlock business value through sustainability. Participants will explore how corporate sustainability efforts can enhance competitiveness, drive innovation, and shape market incentives that reward responsible business practices.

 

KEY LEARNING POINTS

  • The intersection of sustainability, competitiveness, and market incentives

  • How to align corporate strategies with evolving EU regulations (CSDDD, CSRD, EU Green Deal)

  • Overcoming internal and external barriers to integrating sustainability into business models

  • Case studies on successful sustainability-driven business transformations

  • The role of innovation, digitalization, and cross-sector collaboration in driving sustainable business value.

 

Contact

Desmond Situma | Senior Project Manager, CSR Europe | ds@csreurope.org

Peter Horsten | Senior Manager, CSR Europe | ph@csreurope.org

Romeo Tubertini | Project Manager, CSR Europe | rt@csreurope.org