In this FIBS Practice workshop you will
- learn how to integrate the SDGs into your business and operations systematically
- hear best practices from leading companies on how to address the SDGs as a strategic business opportunity rather than ‘just’ a communication framework
The session is facilitated by Enact’s sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) experts together with a speaker from leading company presenting perspectives on working strategically and systematically with the SDGs
Programme
08:00 Breakfast & networking
09:00 Welcome and introductions
SDGs – trends and developments
Examples of companies that have integrated SDGs in their business strategy
Group work: How to integrate SDGs in your business
10:45-11:00 Coffee break
Results from the group work and discussion
Case example: Heineken – how do we work with SDGs
12:oo Closing
For whom
This session is targeted to professionals in organisations working with SDGs, strategy, business development and/or sustainability.
Facilitators
Annelien Van Meer is the Managing Director of Enact Sustainable Strategies in The Netherlands. Annelien has over ten years of experience in project management and training programs in areas such as sustainable business, human rights and transparency. She is a very experienced trainer, lecturer and facilitator in areas such as responsible leadership, integrated reporting, SDGs, sustainability reporting, child labour and human rights. Annelien has in-depth experience in working for both investors and companies on human rights due diligence.
Mattias Iweborg, CEO and CO-Founder, Enact Sustainable Strategies,has worked as an international advisor within the field of responsible business and sustainability for the past 17 years. He has worked actively with business and human rights since 2001, when he and Volvo Cars launched a global diversity initiative together with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Mattias has since then started a number of international business initiatives on issues such as human rights, among them The Swedish Network for Business and Human Rights. Mattias has during his career advised several dozens of clients in responsible business practices and is a trusted facilitator and business development advisor on sustainability .
Reetta Loponen is an experienced Senior Advisor and Head of Enact in Finland. She has 15 years of experience in the field of Corporate Responsibility in Scandinavia. Reetta has extensive experience of working with f. ex. stakeholder engagement, sustainability strategy, training and capacity building, developing CR processes and sustainability communication with multinationals and SMEs from various industries. Reetta also has extensive experience working with management teams of many multinational and Nordic companies, international organisations and NGOs.
Participation fees
The event in included in FIBS membership fee
Further information
Miira Kokkonen, miira.kokkonen@fibsry.fi, 044 367 3632