Sustainability as a Business Strategy: Beyond Costs and Regulations

From Obligation to Opportunity: How Sustainability Can Redefine Business Success

In an era where sustainability transcends compliance and cost considerations, it emerges as a pivotal driver of innovation, competitiveness, and long-term value creation. Recent reports underscore that companies integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into their core strategies are not only mitigating risks but also unlocking new market opportunities and enhancing financial performance. For instance, EY highlights the imperative for businesses to stay abreast of evolving sustainability tax policies to capitalize on incentives and avoid unforeseen liabilities.

Join us for an insightful event where industry leaders will delve into how sustainability can be leveraged as a strategic asset, transforming obligations into opportunities and redefining business success in the modern economy.

Opening remarks by:

• Adriana Cioca
  CCE-R President & CEO, Artemis Romania
  Leader in international business and family enterprise management, with extensive experience in FMCG, real estate, aviation and agriculture

Featured speakers:

• Zsuzsa Bereschi
  Director Energy & Sustainability, EY Romania
  An advocate for industrial transformation through clean energy, Zsuzsa emphasizes the need for Romania to harness its energy wealth to drive sustainable development.
• Magdalena Caramilea
  Sustainability Director, Autonom Group
  Magdalena leads Autonom's sustainability initiatives, focusing on sustainable finance, ESG reporting, and fostering environmental and social awareness among stakeholders
• Valeria Sava
  CEO, FOX Consulting & Audit
  With over 14 years of experience in digital transformation and ISO standards auditing, Valeria is dedicated to helping businesses adopt sustainable practices that ensure market relevance and resilience.
• Cristian Macedonschi
  President, Association for the Future of Urban and Interurban Mobility in Romania
  Cristian is a key figure in advancing smart urban and interurban mobility solutions, representing Romania in the German National Federation of Electric Mobility and co-founding the Romanian National Electric Mobility Association.
• Răzvan Nica
  CEO & Co-Founder, Carbon Tool; CEO & Founder, BuildGreen
  A pioneer in sustainable development in Central and Eastern Europe, Răzvan has been instrumental in promoting high-standard sustainability strategies for real estate developers and investors.

Moderator:

• Ionuț Muntean
  Executive Director, DEKRA Romania & Coordinator of the CCE-R Sustainability Working Group
  With a strong background in certification and sustainability, Ionuț leads DEKRA Romania's efforts in promoting sustainable practices and compliance across industries.

Why attend?

• Gain insights into transforming sustainability from a regulatory requirement into a strategic advantage.
• Learn from experts about integrating ESG factors to drive innovation and profitability.
• Network with professionals committed to sustainable business practices.

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We look forward to your participation in shaping a sustainable future for businesses.