Stage Host

Anna Jarzębowska ESG Consulting Associate Director CBRE

09:00 -10:40

Block 1: ESG as a Strategic Advantage

09:00 - 09:40

PANEL

09:40 - 10:00

Sustainable Resource Management: Key to ESG Transparency and Industrial Competitiveness

• Standardizing ESG Reporting for Effective Resource Management.
  
• Clean Industrial Deal: Innovation and Resource Efficiency in European Industry.
  
• Leveraging Resource Data to Build Trust and Drive Growth.
  

Joanna Leoniewska-Gogola Circular economy Leader DELOITTE

10:00 - 10:40

PANEL

 Operationalizing ESG: Universal Principles for Business Success

• Embedding ESG into core business strategies for diverse industries.
• Encouraging cross-departmental ownership of ESG initiatives.
• Using technology to track and report real-time ESG progress.

Moderator:

Joanna Leoniewska-Gogola Circular economy Leader DELOITTE

Panelist:
Aleksandra Kusz Vel Sobczuk Head of Corporate Communications and ESG LOTTE WEDEL
Magdalena Sułek-Domańska Director of Sustainable Development and External Relations DR. MIELE COSMED GROUP S.A.
Mariusz Wawer Director of Governmental Relations & Sustainability 3M CEE 3M
Teresa Aldea Sustainability Manager CARLSBERG

 10:40 - 11:00

Coffee Break

11:00 - 13:00

Block 2: ESG Compliance and Operational Impact

11:00 - 11:30

PANEL

 Preparing Businesses for ESG Reporting: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategic Value

• Navigating ESG compliance for SMEs and large corporations.
• Tools and partnerships to streamline reporting.
• Turning ESG reporting into a competitive advantage.

Moderator:

Aleksandra Stanek-Kowalczyk Partner, Consulting Sustainability Leader EY

Panelist:
Henryk Orfinger Chairman of the Supervisory Board DR IRENA ERIS S.A.
Katarzyna Średzińska Director of ESG reporting GRUPA ŻABKA
Marlena Babicka Global Sustainability Manager AVON
Paweł Rawicki CEO OTWARTE KLATKI
Tomasz Kurpiewski Sustainability Senior Manager MCDONALD'S POLSKA SPÓŁKA ZO.O.

11:30 - 11:50

Circular Packaging: Transforming Costs into Competitive Advantages

• Packaging as a strategic element of ESG frameworks.
• Circular design principles for cost savings and brand differentiation.
• Examples of market leadership through waste reduction.

Paweł Mazanka Design & Innovation Manager DS SMITH POLSKA

   11:50 - 12:10

4 reasons why sustainable packaging is an opportunity for manufacturers and retail chains

• Why sustainability still needs to remain as a strategic pillar for food manufacturers and retail chains.
  
• How the PPWR regulation will impact liquid food packaging.
  
• How brands can maximize their sustainability credentials by increasing the share of renewable materials in their packaging.
  

Emanuel Kleszcz Marketing Manager TETRA PAK

12:10 - 12:30

 A stable Operator is a guarantee of the smooth functioning of the deposit system. How to choose the right Partner?

• Assumptions of the deposit system in Poland – collection requirements, multi-operator model, availability and not-for-profit operation.
  
• A reliable partner who focuses on modern solutions as the basis for fruitful cooperation.
  

Jakub Ogórek CEO POLSKI SYSTEM KAUCYJNY S.A.
Krzysztof Kania Commercial Director POLSKI SYSTEM KAUCYJNY

12:30 - 13:00

PANEL

Sustainability-Driven Leadership: Aligning Compliance with Strategic Growth

• Integrating sustainability into leadership metrics and corporate governance.
  
• Adapting leadership strategies to meet evolving ESG compliance standards.
  
• Balancing regulatory obligations with long-term business growth.
  

Moderator:

Małgorzata Głos Owner CHILLI INSIGHTS

Panelist:

Jan Kożuchowski Sustainability & Operational Excellence Manager ACTION S.A.

Agata Czachórska Director of Sustainable Development IKEA
Agnieszka Gosiewska Joint CEO BETTER

Aleksandra Wierzba Corporate Affairs Representative PEPSICO

Tomasz Michalak Partner, Assurance EY

13:00 - 14:00 

Lunch Break

14:00 - 16:00

Block 3: Leadership, Culture, and Future-Proofing for ESG Success

14:00 - 14:30

PANEL

 Profit vs. Purpose: Finding Balance in ESG Commitments

• Evaluating short-term costs against long-term ESG gains.
• Framing ESG as a value-add rather than a financial burden.
• Examples of balancing profit-driven governance with sustainability goals.

Moderator:

Monika Porębska Representative for Sustainable Development and Responsible Business CEMENTOWNIA WARTA

Panelist:

Agata Zgódka Head of Quality Management and Sustainability MAKRO CASH AND CARRY POLSKA
Jarosław Chwastowicz Customer Experience Director LYRECO
Joanna Adamiak QEHS and BCP Director AVON INTERNATIONAL
Robert Moreń Lecturer SWPS

14:30 - 15:00

PANEL

 Leadership for a Changing World: Sustainability vs. Profit-Driven Governance

• Redefining leadership success metrics to include sustainability outcomes.
• Developing adaptive leadership skills for evolving ESG landscapes.
• Balancing shareholder expectations with sustainability commitments.

Moderator:

Ewa Suszek Sustainable transformation and communication expert BETTER
Panelist:
Eliza Misiecka Expert of the AD REM Experts' Forum, President GENESIS PR
Filip Gorczyca Member of the Supervisory Board CCC
Marcin Kuś President of the Management Board Commercial Director CEE BAHLSEN POLAND
Radomir Sobczak Managing director ALPINUS

15:00 - 15:40

PANEL

Culture Shift or Compliance? How Much Change is Needed for ESG Success?

• When does compliance fall short, and how can culture drive meaningful change?
• Empowering employees to take ownership of ESG goals.
• Incentivizing behavioral change to foster a sustainability-first mindset.

Moderator:

Dariusz Kryczka Partner Partner  EY Law, Energy and Climate Expert  EY LAW
Panelist:

Anita Bednarek Director of Sustainable Development GOODVALLEY
Dorota Duszyńska HR Director Poland & Baltic States BONDUELLE POLAND
Karol Turek Global Retail Director GROUPE SEB
Karolina Błońska Senior Sustainability Manager JERÓNIMO MARTINS
Piotr Bober Director of Quality and Sustainability CASTORAMA POLSKA

 15:40 - 16:10

PANEL

Future-Proofing Business: Are We Really Prepared for the Next ESG Wave?

• Preparing for future ESG regulations and market demands.
• Investing in scalable solutions to stay ahead of evolving standards.
• Building resilience through long-term planning and innovation.

Moderator:

Dariusz Kryczka Partner Partner EY Law, Energy and Climate Expert EY LAW

Panelist:

Anna Gocałek Managing Director ORGANIQUE
Natalia Rompska-Żuk Energy Manager JERÓNIMO MARTINS

Oliwia Tran Sustainability Manager GRUPA ŻYWIEC

Jacek Czarnecki Head of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Central and Eastern Europe NESTLE POLSKA I BALTICS