09:00 - 10:40

Block 1: ESG as a Strategic Advantage

09:00 - 09:30

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.

10:10 - 10:40

 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.

 10:40 - 11:00

Coffee Break

11:00 - 13:00

Block 2: ESG Compliance and Operational Impact

11:00 - 11:30

 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.

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.

   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

Deposit Return Systems: A Strategic Path to ESG Impact

• Driving measurable ESG outcomes with DRS.
• Strengthening consumer and regulatory trust through DRS implementation.
• Real-world examples of DRS as a competitive advantage.

12:30 - 13:00

Measuring ESG Success: KPIs That Drive Accountability and Impact

• Developing meaningful ESG KPIs to track outcomes effectively.
• Embedding ESG targets across departments to enhance alignment.
• Using data to demonstrate impact and enhance stakeholder confidence.

13:00 - 14:00 

Lunch Break

14:00 - 16:00

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

14:00 - 14:30

 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.

14:30 - 15:00

 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.

15:00 - 15:30

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.

 15:30 - 16:00

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.