Wednesday, May 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sign up before:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Open for all | Max. two participants per company
In-person
2970 Hørsholm
Denmark
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Maximum two participants per company. In the event of overbooking, we reserve the right to prioritize participants based on professional relevance.
What to expect
We are living in a time of rapid change and uncertainty. Whilst sustainability continues to be a priority for businesses globally, it is currently facing disruptions and challenges from both shifting geopolitical landscapes, regulation and more.
So how do we, as sustainability actors in the private sector, navigate these turbulent times? How should companies balance responsibility with competitiveness in an unpredictable world? How do global supply chains, finance, and legislation shape the path forward? What does it take to move from insight to action?
UN Global Compact Network Denmark in collaboration with Novonesis will explore this current and business critical topic at this year’s Annual Conference. Join us, as we bring together leaders and experts to explore these questions, share perspectives, and discuss solutions. The day will feature keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive breakout sessions, offering inspiration and practical insights for businesses navigating uncertainty.
Join us in Novonesis’ beautiful venue in the scenic surroundings of Hørsholm and be part of the conversation on the future of sustainable business.
Agenda
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| 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM | Arrival & Networking Networking, croissants, coffee and tea | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Welcome Ester Baiget, President and CEO, Novonesis Sara Krüger Falk, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Denmark | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:15 AM - 10:35 AM | Keynote and fireside chat: Global trade, climate ambitions, competition, Innovation, legislation: The Future of Sustainability? Ester Baiget, President and CEO, Novonesis Lina Gandløse Hansen, State Secretary for Trade and investments, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:35 AM - 11:15 AM | Panel discussion: Interconnectivity: Navigating sustainability, global trade and supply chains in changing regulatory and geopolitical landscapes. Andreas Rasche, Professor, Associate Dean, Copenhagen Business School Lene Bjorn Serpa, Director, Head of Corporate Sustainability & ESG, Chair of the Board, UN Global Compact Network Denmark, A.P. Moller - Maersk Morten Enggaard Rasmussen, Executive Vice President, Novonesis Richard Hülsmann, Head of Social and Governance Programmes, UN Global Compact Network Germany | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 AM - 11:40 AM | Break & Networking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Keynote: Sustainability as a business driver Thomas Steenbech Bomhoff, Vice President, Global Sustainability & External Engagement, Novonesis Lone Dybdal Nilsson, Vice President, Application R&D, Household and Industrial, Novonesis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:15 PM - 12:40 PM | Keynote: Uncertainty is a Feature, Not a Bug: Future Scenarios in an Uncertain World | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:40 PM - 12:50 PM | Fireside chat: Turning Insight into Action Daria Krivonos, CEO & Futurist, Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies Thomas Steenbech Bomhoff, Vice President, Global Sustainability & External Engagement, Novonesis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:50 PM - 1:00 PM | Closing remarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM | Lunch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:40 PM - 3:00 PM | Breakout 1: Unlocking ESG Data: Enhancing Supplier Engagement in Global Supply Chains Vast and interconnected supplier networks often complicate work on advancing important ESG issues. In this breakout session we will practically explore how to improve access to ESG data and foster stronger supplier engagement in increasingly unstable global supply chains. | Breakout 2: The Value of the Materiality Assessment in Uncertain Times In a time marked by geopolitical instability, regulatory shifts, and economic volatility, businesses must become better at assessing and acting on ESG impacts, risks, and opportunities. In this breakout session we will discuss the Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) and what role it should and could play in today’s ESG strategies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Networking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
You should join the Annual Conference 2025 if you want to:
- Gain crucial insights into how you can navigate the current turbulent landscape of global trade, finance, and geopolitics
- Explore business critical strategies for supplier engagement and responsible business practices
- Network and engage with industry leaders, peers and sustainability professionals
This conference will highlight sustainability as a central business driver through the current uncertain geo-political times and explore, how the agenda can move forward in the future. What you will take away from participating at this conference is a deep insight into how you and your business can strengthen your business and work with sustainability - especially through uncertain times.
We look forward to engaging with you at our Annual Conference. Let’s tackle tomorrow’s challenges by taking action today.
You are welcome to reach out
Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Engagement Manager, Charlie Houkjær Klausen, at charlie@globalcompact.dk.