

AGENDA 2023
NOV 16th, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
NOV 16th, 2023
Starting 9AM CET - Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen Time
Starting 10AM EEST - Helsinki Time
10.00 (EEST)
WELCOME & MORNING STUDIO
Peter Nyman, Journalist, Tv-Host
10.05 KEYNOTE​
How to become carbon neutral in 5 years?
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Do not target 2050 - It is possible now
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Do’s and dont’s – Lessons learnt from big brands
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Steps to a clear and practical carbon zero strategy
Hery-Christian Henry | Managing Director, HCI York, Awarded speaker and former brand & sustainability leader (UK)
10.35 KEYNOTE​
Artificial Intelligence: The ESG game changer for a Sustainable Business​
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The challenges in achieving sustainability goals
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The Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ESG
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Leveraging and implementing AI for Sustainable Business Transformation
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The Way Forward: Collaborative Approach and Continuous Learning
Joanne Thurlow | Awarded tech industry expert & Executive Director and Co-founder, The ESG Institute (UK)
11.05
NETWORKING BREAK​
11.35 FIRESIDECHAT
Green transition and hydrogen economy
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What's up now in green transition?
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What is the role of hydrogen in green transition?
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New cornerstone of the economy in Finland
Herkko Plit | Visionary energy industry leader & Founder and CEO, P2X Solutions (FIN)
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12.05
Building a dependable Scope 3 emissions reporting system
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How to accurately identify, collect and manage good quality reliable scope 3 data?
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How to avoid greenwashing claims: What are the latest tools and technologies to use?
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Co-ordinating with third parties to ensure accurate data collection across your value chain
Johan Holm | Head of Carbon neutrality, Stora Enso (SWE)
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12.30
How can more environmentally friendly logistics drive business success?​
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Sustainable shipping is built on many concrete steps
Kirsi Suopelto | CEO, Meriaura group (FIN)
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12.50
LUNCH BREAK
13.20 FIRESIDE CHAT
Driving a global food system transformation
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As we are part of the problem, we want to be part of the solution
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Nobody can make the change alone
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Supporting the entire value chain is fundamental
Ulla Luhtasela | Nordic Sustainability Manager, Nestlé (FIN)
13.40 CASE
What’s the role of real estates in decarbonising businesses?​
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How big role the carbon footprint of real estates plays?
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What can be done to reduce it?
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What changes has been already made?
Hannamari Koivula | Head of Sustainability and Property Management, Antilooppi (FIN)
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​14.00
NETWORKING BREAK​​
14.30 PANEL DISCUSSION
Putting sustainability into practice
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How to identify the most important sustainability actions for your business?
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What kind of corporate culture is needed to make sustainability a reality?
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How to move from inertia into action? – Leading sustainability
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Diversity & Inclusion – What should be done?
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Panelists:
Hanno Nevanlinna | Co-Founder, Creator of new, Futurice & Board member, Kaskas
Suvi Halttula | Leading Expert on Social responsibility & Human rights, Impaktly
Timo Nurmi | Head of Communications, strategy and sustainability, Posti Group
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​14.50
Sustainable business starts from the Board
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Why is the importance of the role emphasized?
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How can board members promote sustainable business? 
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What should be taken into account when choosing a board of directors? 
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15.10
Thank you of the day! Closing speech
Peter Nyman, Journalist, Tv-Host
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15.15
END OF THE DAY - SEE YOU IN MAY 2024!
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