Partnership event - Conference Developing Socially Sustainable Business
- Monday 07 October 2024 14:00-19:00
- CCIG, bd du Théâtre 4, Genève
- Organisation : Bevel ON, Leidar, in collaboration with CCIG
The conference explores the intersection of business, sustainability, and social impact initiatives. It reviews trendsetting developments in Switzerland, EU and beyond. Speakers and panel participants will showcase social initiatives that contribute to the growth of business while staying true to their essence of delivering positive change. Participants will discover how social initiatives complement purpose driven business strategies and encourage employee engagement. The conference will review the interaction between authorities, business community and civil society in implementing social initiatives.
Programme:
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14:00 |
Arrival registration |
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14:30 |
Start of the conference |
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Opening |
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Vincent Subilia, General Director, CCIG |
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14:40 |
Introductory remarks |
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Role of social impact initiatives in building a competitive economy attractive for investment Alignment with Geneva priorities: employability, social cohesion |
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Thierry Apothéloz, Geneva State Councillor, Department of Social Cohesion (an address in French) |
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15:15 |
Trendsetting developments in the EU and beyond |
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Development of the social component in ESG requirements Latest regulatory trends defining social sustainability Alignment between company values, corporate culture, employees’ expectations and ESG regulatory requirements |
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Lukasz Bochenek, Leidar |
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15:40 |
Social sustainability as a factor building trust to business and brands |
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Arnaud Debia, IPSOS |
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Break |
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16:10 |
Panel discussion: How social impact initiatives can contribute to the growth of business? |
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Panel moderator - Matthew Kilgarriff Compliance vs competitive advantage in sustainability programs Managing risks and boosting business through socially responsible practices Case studies highlighting practical solutions and impactful communication on social sustainability |
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Dorothee Baumann-Pauly, Director, Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights, UNIGE Scott Weber, PeaceInvest Natalya Yemchenko, SCM |
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16:50 |
Panel discussion: Cooperation between public and private sectors, civil society in economic empowerment |
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Panel moderator - Inna Malaia, President, Bevel ON Association Programs that improve access of vulnerable groups of the population to income sources, education, and professional development Inclusivity and equality Supporting entrepreneurial activity Economic empowerment of refugees as a source of economic growth |
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Mathieu Crettenand, Director, Hospice général, Geneva Rosa Sangiorgio, CEO RSG Impact Investing Massimo Calamassi, Cofounder, ReGener8 |
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17:30 |
Concluding remarks |
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CCIG – enhancing social impact initiatives Summary and recommended action |
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Vincent Subilia, General Director, CCIG |
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17:45 |
Networking drinks |
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19:00 |
End of the conference |
This event is free but registration is required.
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