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Schedule

ESG & Friends 2025 18 Feb 2025
09:00 - 09:30

Registration

09:30 - 10:10

Non-financial reporting and the ESG competitiveness gap

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Milena Angelova
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Milena Angelova Moderator | BICA
Sven Gentner
Sven Gentner European Commission
Assoc. Prof. Marina Stefanova
Assoc. Prof. Marina Stefanova Sofia University
Hristina Pendicheva
Hristina Pendicheva Ministry of Finance
Plamen Valnev
Plamen Valnev KPMG
10:10 - 10:30

Keynote Speech, Ellen Wasylina: Inspiring Sustainable Leaders

Ellen Wasylina
Ellen Wasylina Trocadero Forum Institute
10:30 - 11:00

The S of Success: Why DEI matters?

Gergana Manolova
Gergana Manolova Moderator | Author in ESGnews.bg
Assoc. Prof. Ivan Angelov
Assoc. Prof. Ivan Angelov Sofia University
Petia Goolamallee
Petia Goolamallee Trust for Social Achievement
Valentina Bozheva
Valentina Bozheva Fantastico Group
11:00 - 11:20

Sustainable Leadership: Philip Morris Bulgaria's Transformation as a Driving Force for Socio-Economic Impact

Bozhidara Zhivkova
Bozhidara Zhivkova Moderator | Editor-in-Chief in ESGnews.bg
Denys Strobykin
Denys Strobykin Philip Morris Bulgaria
Miroslav Dzhunev
Miroslav Dzhunev EY Bulgaria
11:20 - 11:30

Astellas Pharma: Leading the Way in Sustainability, Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance into Business Strategy

Svetoslav Tsenov
Svetoslav Tsenov Astellas
11:30 - 11:45

Coffee break

11:45 - 12:00

Keynote Speech, Zsofia Beck: Energy Transition: The biggest challenge for economies and countries

Zsófia Beck
Zsófia Beck Boston Consulting Group
12:00 - 12:30

Decarbonization and clean energy: The transition of business to sustainable and clean technologies

Nikola Gazdov
Nikola Gazdov Moderator | APSTE
Zsófia Beck
Zsófia Beck Boston Consulting Group
Kalina Milenkova
Kalina Milenkova Head of Finance of Smart Infrastructure
Nikola Delev
Nikola Delev Bulgartransgaz EAD
12:30 - 13:00

Supply chains and ESG: Are companies ready for supply chain due diligence?

Olya Peneva
Olya Peneva Moderator | Author in ESGnews.bg
Stephanie Borowiec
Stephanie Borowiec CORE
Margita Kolcheva
Margita Kolcheva Yettel Bulgaria
Ivana Tsvetkova
Ivana Tsvetkova
Sebastian Vetter
Sebastian Vetter Aurubis
13:00 - 13:10

Transition to Circular Business Models

Denimir Dimitrov
Denimir Dimitrov Moderator | Author in ESGnews.bg
Ellen Wasylina
Ellen Wasylina Trocadero Forum Institute
13:10 - 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 - 15:00

Workshop by Stephanie Borowiec and Lisa Szeponik (Session in English)

Lessons from Implementing Due Diligence Legislation
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Stephanie Borowiec
Stephanie Borowiec CORE
Lisa Szeponik
Lisa Szeponik CORE
15:00 - 16:00

Workshop by Ellen Wasylina (Session in English)

Implementing an Alternative Sustainable Business Model
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Ellen Wasylina
Ellen Wasylina Trocadero Forum Institute
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Workshop Description:

Stephanie Borowiec and Lisa Szeponik from Core will lead an interactive workshop and share learnings how to conduct meaningful due diligence that lead to positive impact for people. This session delves into the practical lessons learned from the implementation of Germany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and explores the implications of the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Through real-world examples and expert insights, participants will uncover strategies for integrating human rights and environmental considerations into business operations effectively.

The workshop will provide a step-by-step overview of meaningful due diligence processes, from risk assessment to stakeholder engagement and remediation. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to go beyond compliance to create tangible, positive impacts on people and communities affected by business activities.

Key discussion points will include:
  • Lessons learned and practical insights from aligning corporate practices with LkSG requirements and preparing for the CSDDD.
  • Developing robust mechanisms for identifying and addressing human rights risks.
  • Building internal and external stakeholder trust through transparent and collaborative approaches.
  • Leveraging due diligence as a tool for driving sustainability and long-term value creation.

This interactive session is ideal for corporate professionals, compliance officers, and sustainability leaders seeking actionable insights to navigate evolving regulatory landscapes while driving a meaningful change.

Workshop Description:

Ellen Wasylina from Trocadero Forum Institute will explore with the participants in this workshop the principles of a sustainable business model, how to implement it, and put into practice through ESG investment, using the ISO 14001:2015 framework, and putting it to the test through five regional challenges. Through practical examples and expert insights, participants will uncover strategies for integrating sustainable development into their value chain and closing the weakest gap, the supply chain, to delivering value to their customers while meeting the triple bottom line.

Key discussion points will include:
  • ESG principles and their application to the implementation of a sustainable business model.
  • Implementing the ISO 14001: 2015 framework from the responsibilities of Leadership to Policies, to communication, to pollution to emergency preparedness.
  • Concrete application exercise for meeting one of the five regional challenges: reducing plastic, increasing waste recycling, encouraging sustainable and seasonable food, installing clean energy, installing clean mobility options.
  • Reaching the ultimate goal of achieving an entirely circular business model, with maximum efficiencies and minimum waste.

This interactive session is ideal for corporate decision makers, sustainability directors, corporate investment officers, policy makers, mayors, deputy mayors, HR professionals, corporate training professionals, suppliers to large companies, renewable energy companies, waste management companies, consumers, young people looking to make an impact, seeking a job in a sustainable company, all seeking actionable insights to navigate evolving sustainability landscapes while driving, demanding meaningful change.

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