• On 25-26 June, C-level stakeholders from the industry, European Institutions, and civil society organisations are convening in Brussels to chart the next generation of corporate sustainability practices.

• Highlights include the CSO Network kick-off meeting, 4 high-level sessions, 9 thematic European roundtables, and 4 business cases dedicated to the impact of artificial intelligence on business.

• CSR Europe members can secure 2 tickets for free; free access is also given to representatives of the European Institutions and civil society organisations. Companies interested in attending the event are invited to reach out to CSR Europe to request the tickets.

• The event is supported by the European Investment Bank , Platinum Sponsor Coca-Cola in Europe, and Gold Sponsor Enel.

On 25-26 June, C-level stakeholders from the industry, European institutions, and civil society organisations are expected for the European Sustainable Industry Summit, at the BNP Paribas Auditorium in Brussels. Amidst the uncertainties of the current geopolitical landscape, they are poised to define the path forward for the European industry, setting the direction for corporate sustainability strategies and practices required for a resilient, inclusive, and environmentally responsible Europe.

Supported by the European Investment Bank, Platinum Sponsor Coca-Cola in Europe, and Gold Sponsor Enel, the Summit offers a platform for sustainability leaders to connect and boost the impact of the European industry with stakeholders inside and outside Europe.

DAY 1:  Leveraging the EU Sustainability Framework for Corporate Impact

Day 1 kicks off with the executive welcome “Advancing Corporate Sustainability: Action Over Ambition”. Leading the dialogue are Kurt Vandenberge, Director-General of DG CLIMA at the European Commission; Michael Anseeuw, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board at BNP Paribas Fortis; and Titta Rosvall-Pupett, Chief Sustainability Officer at Syensqo. Together, they will address the pressing challenges posed by Europe’s green and digital transition and the policy expectations of the industry in the post-election landscape.

Strategic insights on how European companies can strengthen their competitiveness while scaling up their sustainability impact are then shared at the following high-level plenaries:

• Investment Strategies in Sourcing Countries for a Competitive European Industry - with the European Commission’s DG INTPA, IDAK, Res4Afrika, Levin Sources, McKinsey, and GIBS Business School Johannesburg.

• Leveraging the EU Sustainability Framework for Corporate Impact - with the European Investment Bank, Coca-Cola in Europe, and Ferrero.

THE CSO NETWORK KICK-OFF MEETING

On Day 1, from 14:45-16:15 CEST, participating Chief Sustainability Officers and equivalents will also have the opportunity to join the launch of CSR Europe’s CSO Network - a platform offering a safe space for CSOs and equivalent roles to:

• Grow and strengthen their function by engaging with peers from leading corporations.

• Engage directly with the European Commission to develop more effective, efficient, and easier-to-implement sustainability regulations.

Registration is required to join this Summit side event.

THE EUROPEAN ROUNDTABLES TO ADVANCE CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY BEST PRACTICES

In the afternoon, participants will have the opportunity to take part in three rounds of 9 European roundtables aimed at facilitating sharing and learning on corporate best practices around the following topics:

• Sustainability Capabilities for Leaders - co-organised with BITC Ireland

• From Ambition to Action: Corporate Transition Plans and their Role in Financing a Greener Europe - co-organised with econsense

• Sustainability Reporting in the EU - Navigating Regulations

• Corporate Action for Tax Responsibility

• Biodiversity Management: Business Strategies in Action

• Synergies Between Voluntary Sustainability Standards and Mineral Sector Governance in Producer Countries - co-organised with GIZ and Levin Sources

• Impactful Due Diligence with Stakeholder Engagement

• Successful Business Alliances for Sustainable Supply Chains

• Building tomorrow: innovations driving the green transition in construction - co-organised with CSR Hellas

DAY 2: DEEP DIVE ON THE IMPACT OF AI ON CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that holds immense potential to transform corporate sustainability efforts. For this reason, Day 2 of the Summit will be dedicated to exploring the intersection between AI and sustainability and the dual role of AI technologies in posing challenges and driving transformative change within organizations:

• Unleashing the Power of AI - Empowering Employees for Sustainable Impact - with Total Energies

• A Manifesto for Responsible and Sustainable AI - with Forética

• Sustainability Reporting Empowered by AI - Potential Efficiency and Pitfalls - with IBM

• State of Play on AI Regulations - with the European Commission

• AI Solutions for Sustainable Development - with Microsoft, IBM, GIBS Business School Johannesburg, and Forética

• AI for Sustainability through Sustainability in AI - with UAntwerp and Ghent University

SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW

CSR Europe members can request 2 complimentary tickets to the event. Companies who wish to join the event are invited to contact CSR Europe. Free access is given to representatives of European Institutions and civil society organisations. Registrations will close on 14 June.

For more information:

• Visit the official Summit webpage

• Download the Summit programme

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• Contact Daria Delnevo

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