Summary

Join your industry peers and ESG reporting expert, David Solsky, Vice President of Sustainability Solutions at IBM, at our Bespoke Dinner round table. Together, we will discuss challenges and explore best practices for tracking the implementation of energy efficiency and emission reduction opportunities, managing your data, and streamlining ESG reporting. Our dinner will be moderated by Evert-Jan Westera.

The need for sustainability in business has never been higher, investors, consumers, employees, and governments are demanding more transparent action. 80% of CEOs expect sustainability investments to improve business results within the next 5 years. Simultaneously, today’s top three business risks are relating to the environment. Technology plays an integral role in accelerating the journey to net zero by creating more accurate and refined operational processes while reducing unnecessary waste, driving better sustainability and business outcomes.

To thrive in a sustainable world, leaders must define ESG goals, establish clear baseline, and operationalize sustainability goals. Together, we’ll discuss the role technology plays in ESG reporting and how to turn your sustainability ambition into action.

This roundtable will focus on:

  • What are the primary sustainability/ESG goals your company is pursuing and why are they material to your business or industry?
  • What are some key challenges your company is facing regarding your ESG goals?
  • Software plays a key role in solving complex problems today, how are you approaching new/existing IT related to sustainability? What tech are you leveraging?
  • How do you currently collect, measure, and report your ESG data?
  • What is the most carbon intensive aspect of your operations and supply chain?
  • Does your organization have a detailed decarbonization strategy? Are you confident your organization will meet their net-zero targets?

Speaker:

Jacob Dencik, Ph.D, Chief Economist and Global Sustainability Research Leader, IBM
Jacob is responsible for leading the IBV’s research on topics at the intersection of technology, the global economy and sustainability. He leads IBV’s thought leadership on sustainability and has co-authored numerous papers on the topic. In addition, he has extensive experience advising companies around the world on their global operations and is frequently asked to speak to C-level executives on topics such as sustainability and digital transformation. He has also advised governments as an expert and economist on competitiveness, foreign direct investment (FDI), smarter cities and innovation. During more than 15+ years consulting experience, Jacob has worked in more than 30 countries around the world.

 

Laurens Van Den Brand, Account Executive Sustainability Software

Ik ben een enthousiast, empathisch en verbindend persoon. Door die eigenschappen haal ik het beste in mensen naar boven. Ik luister, leg verbanden, laat anderen stralen en zet ze in hun kracht. Ook in relatie tot klanten komen deze eigenschappen goed tot hun recht. Klanten waarderen mij om mijn oprechtheid en om mijn actief luisteren. Hierdoor ben ik in staat een vertrouwensrelatie op te bouwen en kan ik, in het kader van klantbelang, ook “nee” verkopen of minder positieve boodschappen brengen.

Ook in privéomstandigheden word ik door familie en vrienden gezien als de verbinder en het actief luisteren wordt ook daar gewaardeerd. Als hockeycoach bij mijn kinderen is het mij gelukt om het team tot betere prestaties te brengen door de individuen in hun kracht te zetten. Kortom, verbinden, enthousiasme en groot empathisch vermogen zijn kernwaarden die op mij van toepassing zijn.

Het plaatje wordt compleet als ook mijn gedrevenheid, energie en resultaatgerichtheid meegenomen worden. Ik kom vaak met initiatieven en zorg ervoor dat deze ook tot resultaten leiden. Bij ZNAPZ is de Sales en Marketing aanpak hierdoor verbeterd en een beoordelingssysteem ingevoerd. Ook privé zie ik mijn gedrevenheid terug in wat ik doe. Op de racefiets is namelijk geen berg hoog genoeg, een trainingsrondje gaat als het even kan met een hoog gemiddelde. Zonder resultaat resteert het gevoel dat het niet compleet is, maar ik verlies hierbij het plezier niet uit het oog.

Event Moderator:

Evert-Jan Westera, Senior Information Technology Business Consultant

With over 25 years of ICT experience, Evert Jan, has extensive knowledge of developments in the field of IT and is closely involved in the developments surrounding “the new way of working”. Evert Jan is able to translate user or business requirements into technical solutions, taking into account the interests of all parties involved.

 

Agenda

Wednesday 20th September 2023
17:30Arrival and welcome drink
17:45Seating & Introductions
18:00Use case introduction
18:15Starters served and moderated question 1
18:45Mains served and moderated question 2
19:50Dessert served and moderated question 3
20:10Recap of discussion and coffee
20:30Event close
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