ABOUT THE EVENT

News.ro Competitive Sustainability Summit is a premium event, with an exclusive format, positioned differently from other classic ESG events, dedicated to business leaders and government officials who influence the direction of the Romanian economy through sustainability.
It is a format of free discussions with an educational purpose to raise awareness of the advantages of sustainability in business and society in general and to highlight good practices.
In addition, the event aims to be inspirational in order to offer modern perspectives from leaders and experts in sustainability.
At the same time, News.ro continues to offer in another format the model with which it has imposed itself on the business events market: a valuable networking, an opportunity to connect between decision-makers, solution providers and institutional representatives.

Authentic Dialogue News.ro: Sustainability – a driver of competitiveness, not just a compliance obligation

• During the event, we aim to present how companies’ policies and strategies are changing to implement sustainability and sustainable development objectives both in their own activities and in their relations with stakeholders and the general public.
• We will discuss with leaders and sustainability experts from companies, NGOs, authorities, about what needs to be done next to increase competitiveness and improve the life of the community, but also of all of us in general.
• Thus, News.ro offers a space for authentic dialogue about how sustainability is becoming a driver of competitiveness and not just a compliance obligation.

DISCUSSION TOPICS

• National Strategy for Sustainable Development 2030 – implementation and collaboration between authorities and the private sector.
• ESG – competitive advantage or regulatory pressure?
• New CSRD requirements and the impact on Romanian companies.
• Sustainability strategies of companies – ESG policies, how companies’ activities are changing, what components are for the community, what business and social effects and results can be obtained.
• How do you attract financing based on a sustainability strategy?
• Energy transition in Romania – opportunity or risk?
• Greenwashing vs. real transparency.
• Circular economy – scalable model or idealistic concept?
• How do we reach a circular economy and what do companies do?
• The role of technology and digitalization in the implementation of sustainability policies.
• What is the methodology for identifying relevant and meaningful sustainability themes/topics for a company?
• Organizational culture and responsible leadership.
• The most common problems encountered in the implementation of sustainability strategies both at the company level and in the relationship with authorities and communities. What should be done for better collaboration?
• How is the implementation of sustainability strategies evaluated? How do you correctly measure social and environmental impact? Sustainability reports. What are specific KPIs? Alignment with external requirements.
• rends in sustainable development in the coming period.

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