Sustainability Leadership Summit 2025

• What are the Sustainable Development Goals?

• How can we achieve the SDGs by 2030?

• What are the challenges and opportunities for achieving the SDGs?

Presented by:

Georg Kell 

Chairman of Arabesque Group & The founder and former Executive Director of the UN Global Compact

• The process of determining material topics and goal setting

• Transforming material issues into meaningful action

• The journey to global compliance with emerging legal requirement.

Nicole Andersen

Global Sustainability Compliance Associate at Jabil

• The Evolving Investor and other stakeholders' Expectations.

• The Benefits of Robust ESG Reporting and Assurance

• The Role of Assurance in Building Trust and Credibility.

Behzad Sadegh

Director Sustainability and consumer care at DQS

• Revolutionizing the grid with energy storage and virtual power plants.

• Ensuring equitable access to clean, affordable energy for all.

• Unlocking innovation through new business models and market structures.

D. Evan van Hook 

Chief Sustainability Officer at VIRIDI

• Sustainable Finance as a tool to support climate transition and the economy

• Trends in a dynamic sustainable finance market

• The role of financial institutions in advancing corporate sustainability

Meg Haggerty

Senior Associate Sustainable Finance at PNC Bank

• Understand the difference between ESG and impact

• Address interconnected risks and opportunities

• Mainstream ESG throughout your company and leverage scale across your industry

Matthew Sekol 

ESG & Sustainability Advocate at Microsoft

Author of ESG Mindset and Benevolent Troublemaker

• Current Global Sustainability Trends: how the sustainability trends are shaping industries

• Navigating the Evolving Regulatory Landscape in Sustainability: Overview of current and upcoming sustainability regulations affecting industries

• Stakeholder Engagement and Transparency: how to engage customers, employees, and partners in sustainability initiatives

Daniel Metzger

Director at AccountAbility.

Experience at strategy design, stakeholder engagement, and materiality assessment in ESG.

North American Representative @Foundation FSSC

Jacqueline Southee represents the Foundation FSSC in North America. This foundation oversees the globally recognized FSSC 22000 food safety certification system and the newer FSSC 24000 certification for Social Management Systems. Through her role, Southee significantly contributes to advancing food safety and sustainability standards.

Founder & CEO @JRC Global Solutions Inc.

Oliver Jung is a leading expert in ESG compliance and sustainability strategies. He guides businesses in navigating the complexities of ESG in the U.S. market. Jung emphasizes integrating ESG factors into business strategies to mitigate risks and seize new opportunities. He tailors solutions to each organization's specific needs, whether they're starting their ESG journey or looking to enhance existing strategies.

Energy & Sustainability Manager @JLL

Peter Killeen is a key player in promoting sustainability within the real estate industry. He specializes in energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and decarbonization strategies. Committed to decarbonization, Killeen works towards setting net-zero targets aligned with climate science. He advocates for sustainable materials, energy-efficient designs, and adaptability to future energy efficiency standards.

Head of Research & Standards @AccountAbility

Melanie O'Brien is a practiced sustainability expert with over a decade of experience in consulting and research. As a key member of AccountAbility, she is responsible for developing and promoting the AA1000 series of sustainability standards. Her expertise spans various fields, including CFO research, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. She has worked with numerous organizations to develop and implement effective ESG strategies and has a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement and communication.