November 2025 Agenda

8:45am
Entrepreneur & Broadcaster tbc

Making Sustainability work for Business

9:00am

Global headwinds, regulatory shifts and a new chapter for ESG – what does it all mean for the future of sustainable business? David unpacks what’s changing, why it matters and what your organisation should be doing now

Founder, D. A. Carlin and Company

The future of Sustainability Reporting in the EU

9:20am
  • How are the CSRD and CS3D affected by regulatory simplification?
  • How are policymakers attempting to solve specific reporting challenges of European companies?
  • ESG data disclosure under the new Omnibus framework
  • How to manage the interoperability of regulations such as the CSRD, CS3D and EU Taxonomy
  • How regulators are shaping Europe’s regulatory environment as we approach 2030

Partner & Sustainability Services Lead, EY
9:35am

We answer your questions on how to navigate the latest ESG regulations and compliance challenges. Bring your questions to our panel of practitioners and experts for practical insights implementing genuine, effective sustainability practices

Head of Sustainability, John Paul Construction
Vice-Chair of Sustainability Working Group, Compliance Institute

Sustainability and Profitability

10:10am

Although a significant number of Irish CEOs recognize climate change as a factor impacting their business, there’s a gap between awareness and concrete action, particularly regarding adaptation measures. The best businesses aren’t just adapting to the changing landscape; they’re leveraging sustainability to drive innovation, reduce costs, and build stronger relationships with their customers and stakeholders. Our panel will discuss how business leaders are turning sustainability into a growth driver rather than a cost centre by adopting the right practices

Managing Director Head of Sustainable Finance Europe @ HSBC, Chair of Chapter Zero Ireland
Sustainability Director, Vidrala and director of bus in the community NI
11:20am

How the VSME is supporting a sustainability strategy, action plan and reporting
Plus how SMEs can finance the transition/finance for implementing ESG
How sustainable SMEs can get funding/getting investment

Advisory Services and Public Affairs Manager, ACCA Ireland
11:20am
  • Getting internal management on board
  • Building a board led governance structure to integrate finance and sustainability reporting
  • The role of governance in ESG strategy and implementation
  • Key governance structures for managing ESG performance
  • AI for sustainability – ensuring responsible use of AI for sustainability
  • Successful ESG governance models and stories

11:20am
  • Regulations and standards for nature investments: how is the reporting landscape evolving, and what are the data challenges?  How can nature-related data be used by the investment industry? Integrating climate and nature risk and the associated data challenges
  • Tools and metrics for measuring nature-positive outcomes
  • What does the future look like for biodiversity and natural capital data?
  • Nature Tech: how are corporates using AI and technology to understand, quantify and tackle their nature risks and opportunities?
  • Setting nature-based targets: data collection and best practices
  • Data tools for integrating nature risk with climate risk
CEO, ConnectGreen
CCO, Proveye
12:15pm

New private wires policy – how will it accelerate energy efficiency and decarbonisation of Irish businesses?
Real life examples on how businesses are decarbonising

Business advisor & non-exec director | Energy, sustainability & strategy
CEO, KINTO Join
12:15pm

Scope 3 emissions reduction, pathways to achieving Science-Based Targets (SBTs), and integrating nature into sustainable supply chains
The role of supply chains in accelerating progress on Scope 3 emissions reduction, biodiversity conservation and sustainable land-use
How supply chains that are deforestation-free, nature-positive with science-based targets can serve as a cornerstone of climate action
How companies are engaging suppliers, aligning with regulations and integrating circular economy principles into their operations.

1:05pm

Business and human rights

2:05pm
Policy Coordinator at Irish Coalition for Business & Human Rights

The climate transition

2:30pm

As global scrutiny on corporate climate action intensifies, the transition plan has moved from a reporting formality to a strategic imperative. But what does it take to build a robust, actionable climate transition plan—and why are leading companies treating it as a business-critical blueprint, not just a disclosure requirement?

2:55pm
  • The state of play: Mobilising climate finance in a world of changing priorities
  • Adapting to climate-related risks: How prepared are Irish firms? What barriers are they facing?
  • What investors want to see from corporates and their climate data. Is their trust in corporate sustainability reporting declining?
  • Nature investment standards programme: Addressing the barriers to investing in nature

Sustainable Product Innovation Lead, Bank of Ireland Group
Head of Climate Change, Central Bank of Ireland

The role of the CSO

3:30pm

Corporate leadership is facing profound challenges driven by economic, political, and regulatory pressures. Changing European Union regulations, trade wars, and escalating geopolitical uncertainties are reshaping global business. Amid these headwinds, strong sustainability leadership is emerging as a key driver of business growth and resilience. That’s why the role of the chief sustainability officer (CSO) is evolving to become a driver of long-term value.

Our panel of seasoned CSOs discuss the key shifts in the CSO role and how to buil an effective strategy and collaborating with senior corporate leaders.

Sustainability & Biobased Products| Founder Innovator | Academic | Enterprise Champion|
Chief Sustainability Officer, Smurfit Kappa

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