09:00 -10:40

Block 1: ESG as a Strategic Advantage

09:00 - 09:30

PANEL

09:30 - 09:50

 ESG as a Strategic Growth Enabler: From Vision to Leadership

• Moving beyond compliance to opportunity-driven ESG.
• Aligning ESG with universal growth strategies.
• Examples of leadership in sustainability across sectors.

09:50 - 10:10

 Transparency in ESG: Building Trust Across Stakeholders

• Standardizing ESG reporting frameworks for governance and investors.
• Balancing stakeholder expectations across industries.
• Leveraging transparency to enhance trust and drive growth.

Joanna Leoniewska-Gogola Circular economy Leader DELOITTE

10:10 - 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 Head of Governmental Relations & Sustainability (ESG) for 3M East Europe Region 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 Expert in the field of responsible management and sustainable business, Partner EY

Dariusz Kryczka Senior Manager EY Law, Energy and Climate Expert EY LAW

Panelist:
Henryk Orfinger Chairman of the Supervisory Board DR IRENA ERIS
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.

Panelist:

Katarzyna Grabarska District Business Partner JERONIMO MARTINS POLAND

   11:50 - 12:10

Redefining ESG Compliance Through Material Innovation

• Leveraging innovative materials for ESG compliance and competitiveness.
• Addressing global sustainability trends through recyclable and renewable solutions.
• Balancing cost, compliance, and operational impact.

12:10 - 12:30

 A stable deposit system created by large producers. Why choose PSK

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:

Monika Porębska Representative for Sustainable Development and Responsible Business CEMENTOWNIA WARTA

Małgorzata Głos Owner CHILLI INSIGHTS

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 Corporate Affairs Director MARS WRIGLEY POLAND
Teresa Sienkiewicz Finance & Administration Director POLSKA WODA

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:

Małgorzata Głos Owner CHILLI INSIGHTS

Panelist:
Eliza Misiecka Expert of the AD REM Experts' Forum, President GENESIS PR
Filip Gorczyca Member of the Supervisory Board CCC
Marcin Kuś Commercial Director CEE; President of the Management Board BAHLSEN POLAND
Radomir Sobczak Managing director ALPINUS

15:00 - 15:30

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.

Panelist:

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

 15:30 - 16:00

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.

Panelist:

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