Digitalization for Good & ESG Reporting Standards
– Bridging the Gap for a Sustainable Future

In a world grappling with declining trust in institutions, rising inequality, and societal polarization, the Summit of the Future aims to rethink and reshape global multilateralism. A key expected outcome of this Summit is the Global Digital Compact, a framework that sets out principles to advance an open, free and human-centered digital future that contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals and universal human rights.

Our joint event Digitalization for Good & ESG Reporting Standards – Bridging the Gap for a Sustainable Future will delve into how digitalization can drive positive change and how robust ESG reporting standards can ensure these changes are sustainable and accountable.

The first part of our event will focus on the transformative power of digitalization. By unlocking the potential of innovative digital technologies, it’s possible to bridge the digital divide, foster innovation for good and enhance data-driven decision-making.

The second part aims to address the sustainability issues highlighted by the UN Global Compact and the Communication on Progress (CoP) tool, offering a comparative analysis of European and North American reporting standards. How does the CoP fit into the implementation of the CSRD? What are the challenges for the private sector across the Atlantic?

Programme

1. Digitalization for Good

Seminar is moderated by Consul General of Finland in New York, Ambassador Jarmo Sareva.

Opening remarks

• Ville Tavio, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of Finland

AI & Digital Systems for Good

• Keynote: AI and Digital Systems for Good – How to Leave No One Behind
  • Henri “Henkka” Hyppönen, Chief Inspiration Officer, Younite-AI
• Interactive discussion
  • Anthony D’Arcy, Head Of Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement and Enablement, Nokia
  • Paula Pättikangas, UN Youth Delegate

World Class Digital Innovations Enhancing SDGs

• Company presentations
  • Andy Read, VP, Government Solutions, ICEYE
  • Lina K Wiles, Chief Sustainability Officer, Adapteo Group
    
  • Timothée Mace-Dubois, Head of Institutional Affairs, Schneider Electric
• Interactive discussion

How to Finance the (Digital) Future We Want?

• Fireside chat with companies
  • Pia Kåll, CEO, CapMan
  • Anna Brodowsky, Vice President Public Affairs, Essity

Closing remarks

• Lari Hintsanen, CEO, Deloitte Finland

2. Bridging the Atlantic Gap: Deep-dive into ESG Reporting Standards and CoP digital platform

Opening remarks and introduction to the topic

• Susan Stawicki, Head of Reporting, UN Global Compact

Panel discussion: Comparative Analysis of CSRD, SEC, and ISSB Standards

Panel discussion is moderated by Nils Pedersen, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network France

• Lucas Bobes, Group Environmental Officer & Head of ESG, Amadeus IT
• Johan Lunabba, Vice President, Group Sustainability and Public Affairs, Ahlstrom
• Carine de Boissezon, Chief Impact Officer, EDF
• Pierre-Yves Pouliquen, SVP Multifaceted Performance and Sustainable Development, Veolia

Closing remarks

Networking and refreshments

When: September 23rd, 2024, 3–7 PM

Where: Deloitte Headquarters, Rockefeller Center