Innovation. Equality. Collaboration. Impact. 

We’re inspired by the change we wish to see in the world — one where global commerce, technological progress, and sustainability coexist. 

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The Nordic countries have led the way in terms of democracy, equality, CSR, governance, people happiness and more, but to truly change and make an impact in regards to sustainability,  it is time for commerce and businesses to take the lead.

It is noteworthy that, in the face of a global pandemic that threatens the lives of millions, governments and businesses all over the world mobilised solutions and technologies at unprecedented speed.

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We truly think global commerce is not the enemy to a sustainable future, instead it can be the solution. But to reinvent and empower industry to address complex environmental risks, it needs to be business driven and investments need to come with a return.

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The sentiment for businesses to re-think is supported by major trend shifts in consumer behaviour, technological availability, fundraising requirements, investor transparency and climate-resilient targets - all while making a profit in return.

Business should today leverage technology and data in ways that improve productivity and quality while making processes more efficient. Sustainability makes good business sense, and we're all on the same team at the end of the day.

Join the agenda and unique platform bringing together the best of the Nordics and its collaboration opportunities. Know how to measure, manage, mitigate and scale Sustainable initiatives. 

People are the solution to the problem. What we do now and in the next few years will determine the fate of the next few thousand.

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Sustainability and profitability goes hand in hand. 

EVP & Head of Sustainability I SSAB

Christina has graduated with a degree in law from Uppsala University.

She has been Head of Sustainable Business at Sandvik AB and also worked for the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency - Sida and the UN organization UNHCR on human rights issues.

Head of Sustainability & Business Stewardship I Bayer Crop Science

Dr. Klaus holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry and a degree in economics. He joined Bayer in 2001 and has gained 19 years of experience directing business strategic topics in R&D at a global level, taking leadership roles in regulatory and public / governmental affairs, including issues management and stakeholder engagement. 

Klaus is passionate about driving innovation and change, cross-cultural collaboration, politics and history, also holding a lectureship for chemistry at the University of Aachen. He is married with three children.

Head of Sustainability I Konecranes

Anniina is steering climate, circular economy and social responsibility work forward at Konecranes. She focuses on a future sustainability agenda where future ambition is reached with innovating new opportunities and clarifying processes.

Previously Anniina has been working with environmental management in different industries. Konecranes has received recognition for its ambitious climate work, receiving an A- rating in the CDP's climate program and a Leadership ranking.

VP Recycling & Waste | Fortum

Kalle Saarimaa vastaa Fortumilla kierrätys- ja jäteliiketoiminnasta sekä toimii Foamit Groupin ja Tana Oy:n hallituksissa. Hänellä on vahva osaaminen kiertotaloudesta niin markkinoiden kuin teknologioidenkin osalta.  Fortumilla hän aloitti vuonna 2014.

Saarimaa on diplomi-insinööri Aalto-yliopistosta. Hän harrastaa osakesijoittamista, crossfitiä, juoksua ja golfia.

NOOMI JÄGERHORN

Director of Sustainability I Posti Group Oyj

Posti is one of the leading delivery and fulfillment companies in Finland, Sweden and Baltics. In order for the nearly 400-year-old company to deliver things sustainably in the future, Jägerhorn and her team are working to make logistics emission-free while also taking good care of the people. In her spare time Jägerhorn, who has held senior positions in sustainability for more than 10 years, likes to read books and have long walks in the nature.

Investment Director Technology & Head of Sustainability I Industrifonden

Annas work experience includes 20 years in managerial roles within the banking and retail industries. She started at SEB Ventures in 2003, joined New Wave Group in 2007, returning to SEB for a COO position at SEB Investment Strategy in 2011.

In 2014, Anna moved to New York for a Senior Advisory role at Swedish and American start-ups before joining H&M as Head of North America logistic controlling. 

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Anna holds a Master of Finance from Karlstad University and a MBA degree in Strategy and Business Valuation from Stockholm School of Economics.

Vice President Sustainability I Alfa Laval

Being born in Mexico City, Catarina became interested in pollution and corruption abatement early.

With an academic background in political science and international relations, human technology, marketing and personnel administration she has been working with sustainability issues in large companies like Volvo, AkzoNobel, Tetra Pak and now Alfa Laval.

Tasks have included a vast variety of  Environmental Strategy Work, Sustainability, Alternative Fuels, Biogas, Intelligent Vehicle Highway systems and Institutional Relations.

Four key words  Catarina finds important at the moment are:

Prioritize, Holistic, Transparency, Collaborate

Director, Packaging Development I HKScan Oyj

Hanna Lehtonen has over 20 years of experience in packaging development. She is now steering the packaging strategy in HKScan, one of the largest food companies in the Northern Europe.

Hanna is passionate about the future of sustainable food packaging and the transformation of the packaging industry. 

VP Sustainability | Finnair

Bio coming soon...

Head of Sustainability and Social Responsibility | Flying Tiger

With a masters degree in European Ethnology, a background in communication & training and most lately a Post Graduate Certificate in Circular Economy Trine has a wide variation of experience and skills as foundation for her work within Sustainability and Social Responsibility.

Flying Tiger Copenhagen, a global variety retailer, has the ambition to become a green frontrunner in the retail industry, and has recently had their climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.

Director, Sustainability, Brand and Communication I Kekkilä - BVB

Nina believes every company has to include sustainability firmly to their offering with a clear purpose. She thinks each unique way has to become embedded in every company's brand and communications, since they are the most important ways to engage people internally and externally. Nina hopes to see a future where no separate sustainability communications or marketing is needed, as it is an underlying driver for all thriving businesses.

Nina works at Kekkilä-BVB – the biggest growing media producer in Europe, which enables people safe plant-based food to eat, green parks to enjoy and gardening as a way of living.