Sustainability Leadership Summit 2025

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About the Summit

The DQS Sustainability Leadership Summit is designed to bring together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to foster dialogue, share innovative strategies, and collaborate on solutions to pressing sustainability challenges.

Goals:

Knowledge Sharing
Networking & Collaboration
Inspiration & Leadership
Actionable Outcomes

Themes & Topics:

Climate Change
Circular Economy
Green finance
Sustainable Supply Chains
Innovation and Technology

Session Formats:

Keynote Speeches
Panel Discussions
Networking
Awarding

Topics & Speakers

Global call to action

What are the Sustainable Development Goals?
How can we Achieve SDGs by 2030?
What are the challenges and opportunities for achieving the SDGs?

Presented by:

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Redefining Corporate Responsibility

Embedding sustainability into strategic planning and decision-making processes
Redefine the corporate responsibility to prioritize sustainability
Technological innovations and digital transformation

Presented by:

Georg Kell

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

The Importance of ESG Reporting and Assurance

What is ESG and its factors?
How do ESG factors impact companies’ decisions making?
What are the benefits of Forster in sustainability in the organization?

Presented by:

Behzad Sadegh

Director Sustainability and consumer care at DQS

Accelerating Sustainable Energy Transformation

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.

Presented by:

D. Evan van Hook

Chief Sustainability Officer at VIRIDI

Sustainable Finance

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

Presented by:

Meg Haggerty

Senior Associate Sustainable Finance at PNC Bank

The ESG Mindset: Business resilience and sustainable growth

Understand the difference between ESG and impact
Address interconnected risks and opportunities
Mainstream ESG throughout your company and leverage scale across your industry

Presented by:

Matthew Sekol

ESG & Sustainability Advocate at Microsoft

Author of ESG Mindset and Benevolent Troublemaker

Panel Discussion

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Sustainability for All: Creating a more equitable future

How can we ensure that the transition to a sustainable future benefits everyone, not just the privileged?
What are the key barriers to achieving a truly equitable and sustainable society?
How can we measure and track progress towards a more equitable and sustainable future?
What role do governments, businesses, and civil society play in creating a more equitable future?

Participants

Jacqueline Southee

North American Representative at Foundation FSSC

Oliver Jung

Founder & President - JRC Global Solutions Inc.

Peter Killeen

Energy & Sustainability Manager at JLL

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Celebrating Sustainability Excellence

We are thrilled to announce the prestigious Sustainability Leadership Awards at our upcoming Sustainability Leadership Summit!

Recognizing outstanding contributions to a sustainable future, we will be honoring exceptional organizations across six categories:

Honoring visionary leadership in driving sustainability initiatives.

Recognizing exceptional efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Celebrating excellence in life cycle assessment and product sustainability.

Acknowledging outstanding contributions to social responsibility.

Recognizing organizations committed to fostering inclusive and equitable practices.

Why Attend the Sustainability Leadership Summit?

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Expand Your Network:

Connect with like-minded professionals, industry leaders, and decision-makers.
Build lasting relationships and collaborations.
Discover potential partnerships and business opportunities.

Gain In-Depth Knowledge:

Access cutting-edge research and best practices in sustainability.
Learn about innovative solutions and emerging trends.
Deepen your understanding of the sustainability landscape.

Inspire and Be Inspired:

Hear from renowned experts and thought leaders.
Discover inspiring success stories and overcome challenges.
Gain fresh perspectives and new ideas.

Pricing

General Registration fee:

The general registration fee for all attendees will be $499

DQS Customers Registration fee:

For all DQS customers the registration fee will be $349

Early Bird:

General registration: $349

DQS customer registration: $249

Award Fee:

A fee of $99 per award category is applicable.

The award fee for one award category is included in your summit registration fee.

If you wish to apply for multiple awards, additional fees will apply.

Moderators

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