VTIS Velika Britanija: Globalni pogledi na teme ESG in trajnostnega razvoja

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Vabimo vas na akademsko konferenco, na kateri bomo s 7 govorci pretresali teme ESG in trajnostnega razvoja.

*﻿scroll down for English description<h3>VTIS lokalni odbor Velika Britanija vabi na hibridni dogodek</h3>Lokalni odbor <a href="https://www.drustvovtis.si/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">društva VTIS</a> v Veliki Britaniji vljudno vabi na Akademsko konferenco: Globalni pogledi na teme ESG in trajnostnega razvoja. Dogodek bo v soboto, 15. aprila na ZOOM-u med 11.00 in 17.30 CET. Konferenca bo vključevala sedem uglednih gostujočih Slovenk in Slovencev delujočih širom sveta, ki bodo delili svoje vidike in izkušnje s prilagajanjem na podnebne razmere, trajnostnimi financami, ESG zakonodajo na Evropski ravni, obnovljivimi viri energije, načrtovanjem podpornih politik ter še mnogo več, zaključila pa se bo z okroglo mizo, ki bo nudila dragoceno priložnost za razpravo o teh zmeraj bolj aktualnih tematikah. Ne zamudite priložnosti za širjenje svojega znanja in povezovanje s kolegi strokovnjaki s področja trajnostnega razvoja in ESG!*Dogodek bo potekal v angleškem jezikuA﻿GENDA (ure so v GMT):<ul><li>10:00 - 10:30 Prihod in sprejem udeležencev</li><li>10:30 - 10:45 Nagovor </li><li>10:45 - 12:15 Predstavitve: Ana Struna Bregar, Tomaž Cigüt, Klara Kunsič</li><li>12:15 - 12:45 Premor</li><li>12:45 - 14:45 Predstavitve: Sara Cerar, Tjaša Demšar, Polona Hrovat Mavsar, Maja Vanmierlo</li><li>14:45 - 15:15 Premor</li><li>15:15 - 16:00 Okrogla miza na temo ESG in trajnostnega razvoja </li><li>16:00 - 16:30 Zaključek</li></ul>G﻿OSTJE in NASLOVI PREDAVANJ: <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-struna-bregar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ana Struna Bregar</a>, CEO, CER - Sustainable Business Network (Slovenija): Our society will change dramatically in the next ten years</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/toma%C5%BE-cig%C3%BCt-950954176/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tomaž Cigüt</a>, Sustainable Development Professional, REN21 (Francija): Climate action and the pathway for sustainable development</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/klara-kun%C5%A1i%C4%8D-569b47153/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Klara Kunšič</a>, Credit Analyst, S&amp;P Global Ratings (Nemčija): The importance of Sustainable Finance through the eyes of a Corporate Credit Analyst</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/saracerar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sara Cerar,</a> EU Public Affairs Senior Consultant, Political Intelligence (Belgija): Trends in European sustainability and ESG policy</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjasademsar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tjaša Demšar</a>, Senior Climate Resilience Planner, Introba (Kanada): Preparing for Climate Change: Resilience Planning in Canadian Communities and Institutions</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/polona-hrovat-mavsar-570390a0/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Polona Hrovat Mavsar</a>, Development projects manager, KNOF Circular LAB (Slovenija): Sustainable evolution - where is the focus, how strong is the ambition?</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/majavanmierlo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Maja Vanmierlo</a>, Head of Impact &amp; Digital Learning Architect in Responsible Tourism, G-GUIDES (Belgija): Tourist guides - Key accelerators of sustainable tourism</li></ul><ul></ul>*﻿ * * * * * * * * * * * * <h3>V﻿TIS UK local chapter invites you to a hybrid event:</h3>The UK Local chapter of <a href="https://www.drustvovtis.si/en/homepage" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">the VTIS association</a> is cordially inviting you to an Academic assembly: Global perspectives on ESG and sustainability. The event will take place on Saturday, April 15th online via ZOOM from 10 AM to 4:30 PM GMT. The assembly will feature seven distinguished guest speakers from around the world, who will share their insights on Climate Resilience, Renewable Energy policies, Sustainable finance, ESG EU Public Affairs and many more, and it will conclude with a panel discussion, providing a valuable opportunity to engage in thought-provoking dialogue on these critical topics. Don't miss this chance to broaden your knowledge and connect with fellow professionals in the ESG and sustainability field!A﻿GENDA (time in GMT):<ul><li>10:00 - 10:30 Reception</li><li>10:30 - 10:45 Introductory speech</li><li>10:45 - 12:15 3 Keynote presentations: Ana Struna Bregar, Tomaž Cigüt, Klara Kunsič</li><li>12:15 - 12:45 Break</li><li>12:45 - 14:45 4 Keynote presentations: Sara Cerar, Tjaša Demšar, Polona Hrovat Mavsar, Maja Vanmierlo</li><li>14:45 - 15:15 Break</li><li>15:15 - 16:00 Roundtable discussion</li><li>16:00 - 16:30 Closure</li></ul>GUEST SPEAKERS: <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-struna-bregar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ana Struna Bregar</a>, CEO, CER - Sustainable Business Network (Slovenia): Our society will change dramatically in the next ten years</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/toma%C5%BE-cig%C3%BCt-950954176/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tomaž Cigüt</a>, Sustainable Development Professional, REN21 (France): Climate action and the pathway for sustainable development</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/klara-kun%C5%A1i%C4%8D-569b47153/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Klara Kunšič</a>, Credit Analyst, S&amp;P Global Ratings (Germany): The importance of Sustainable Finance through the eyes of a Corporate Credit Analyst</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/saracerar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sara Cerar,</a> EU Public Affairs Senior Consultant, Political Intelligence (Belgium): Trends in European sustainability and ESG policy</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjasademsar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tjaša Demšar</a>, Senior Climate Resilience Planner, Introba (Canada): Preparing for Climate Change: Resilience Planning in Canadian Communities and Institutions</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/polona-hrovat-mavsar-570390a0/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Polona Hrovat Mavsar</a>, Development projects manager, KNOF Circular LAB (Slovenia): Sustainable evolution - where is the focus, how strong is the ambition?</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/majavanmierlo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Maja Vanmierlo</a>, Head of Impact &amp; Digital Learning Architect in Responsible Tourism, G-GUIDES (Belgium): Tourist guides - Key accelerators of sustainable tourism</li></ul>W﻿armly welcome!-﻿ - - Č﻿e imate kakšno vprašanje, nam pišite na info@drustvovtis.si. D﻿ogodek omogoča <a href="https://www.gov.si/drzavni-organi/vladne-sluzbe/urad-vlade-za-slovence-v-zamejstvu-in-po-svetu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Urad vlade RS za slovence v zamejstvu in po svetu</a> in <a href="https://www.drustvovtis.si/si/aktivnosti/partnerstva" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">partnerska podjetja </a>društva VTIS. E﻿kipa društva VTIS in LO Velika Britanija (Jure Vrhunc, vodja)-﻿ - - In case of any queries, feel free to write us at info@drustvovtis.siThis event is made possible by the Republic of Slovenia Government's Office for Slovenians Abroad and partner companies of the VTIS association.The team of the VTIS association and local committee in The United Kingdom (Jure Vrhunc, chair)

Agenda

Reception

Introductory speech

Our society will change dramatically in the next ten years || Ana Struna Bregar has been working in sustainability management since 2017, when she became CEO of CER Sustainable Business Network - a network of progressive companies and organisations accelerating the green transition. She has gained knowledge in sustainability management at the University of Cambridge and the Yale School of Management. She is the co-founder and former director of the Open House Slovenia platform, Slovenia's largest architectural and real estate festival. For the festival and a project Playful Architecture she received two Plečnik Medals. In 2020, she was the initiator of the Covid Alliance for a Green Economy Recovery from Covid in Slovenia, which was awarded by Magazine Finance. She was head and co-author of the Green Star ESG certificate for companies. She is a keynote speaker, the author of various professional articles, a facilitator, and a moderator at professional events.

Keynote speaker: Ana Struna Bregar

Climate action and the pathway for sustainable development || Tomaž Cigüt is a sustainable development professional with experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, policies and advocacy work. He is passionate about climate change mitigation and adaptation, sustainable development, energy transition, and international affairs. He previously worked at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme at the agency’s global headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, where his focus has been on tackling the climate crisis through improvements in urban planning and urban mobility. He also has experience working on projects with development agencies such as JICA and GIZ, and with multilateral development banks such as the World Bank. He contributed to several publications, and co-lead development of a publication on walking and cycling conditions in African countries.

Keynote speaker: Tomaž Cigüt

The importance of Sustainable Finance through the eyes of a Corporate Credit Analyst || Klara Kunšič is a young finance professional born in Slovenia and based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, and Social Sciences at Vienna University of Economics and Business. As part of her undergraduate program, Klara spent a semester abroad at Bocconi University in Milan, where she was first introduced to the importance of corporate sustainability. She pursued a Master's degree in Sustainable Finance at Maastricht University and graduated with a thesis titled "Relationship between ESG practices and long-term performance of commercial banks in Europe." During her studies, Klara gained her first experience in the financial industry, working as a Technical Underwriting Specialist at Zurich Insurance Group. She then joined Rabobank to work in Sustainable Corporate Banking, where she focused on sustainable debt markets.

Keynote speaker: Klara Kunšič

Break

Trends in European sustainability and ESG policy || Sara Cerar is a senior consultant in EU Public Affairs and is currently based in Brussels. She has a MSc. in Environmental Sciences from The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich). For the last 2 years she has been working for Political Intelligence, a public affairs consultancy based in Brussels. She currently advises for the energy and sustainability sector, working with clients in the utility scale solar, renewable fuels, sustainable tourism and electromobility. In her daily work she engages with the European Institutions and develops strategies to influence European legislation. Her expertise lies in the European Green Deal and especially ESG regulation, such as Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, EU Taxonomy, and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

Keynote speaker: Sara Cerar

Preparing for Climate Change: Resilience Planning in Canadian Communities and Institutions || Tjaša Demšar is a senior climate resilience planner with Introba, where she helps communities and organisations prepare for the unavoidable impacts of climate change. She focuses on developing climate resilience policies and plans, and conducting risk and vulnerability assessments. In her previous role, she worked for a local government on coastal flood adaptation planning, neighbourhood-level sustainability plans and innovative nature-based solutions. Tjaša is passionate about social and environmental justice and equity and aims to weave it into every project. She holds a masters degree in Resource and Environmental Management (Planning) from Simon Fraser University.

Keynote speaker: Tjaša Demšar

Sustainable evolution - where is the focus, how strong is the ambition? || Polona is an agricultural engineer that started her career in design and marketing and later focused on eco-design, product development, ethical marketing and sustainability. She is a mission-driven hybrid professional with 14+ years of experience in sustainable development and circular economy, strategy development, social and classical entrepreneurship, ecodesign, product development, marketing and sales, coaching, mentorship and agriculture. Her current role is a development project manager and institute's council president in Knof circular Lab. She is also a student in Master of Sustainability, entrepreneurship and technology at Tomorrow University of applied science in partnership with WU Executive Academy. The social enterprise Knof develops and implements solutions that prevent or reduce the generation of waste. Knof established 6 reuse boutiques, and reused furniture salon.

Keynote speaker: Polona Hrovat Mavsar

Tourist guides - Key accelerators of sustainable tourism || Maja is a co-founder and CEO of G-GUIDES Academy, an educational organization with strong focus on sustainable development in tourism and its mission to help tourist guides and other tourism personnel advocate for more sustainable travel. She designs, develops, and delivers training and education for guides and tourism professionals, who are aware of the responsibility they have while conducting their job. She empowers tour guides to be cultural connectors, sustainability communicators, unforgettable experience creators, educators, and ambassadors of sustainable tourism for all.

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