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AfterWork Event: Responsibility, sustainability, and ESG – What matters right now from the perspective of the board and management?

Regulations related to corporate responsibility have increased explosively in recent years, leaving companies understandably confused amid all the noise. To stay competitive globally, the EU has promised to reduce bureaucracy, and on February 26, the Commission published its Omnibus proposals for simplifying sustainability regulations. If implemented, these proposals would significantly reduce existing regulations. But what do these changes mean for companies in practice, and what are the next steps?

At the same time, leading companies have long recognized that sustainable operations and the development of products and services supporting sustainability are a competitive advantage—regardless of regulation. At best, sustainability reporting and the supporting processes enhance stakeholder trust and investor interest, direct capital flows towards sustainably operating companies, and provide businesses with more comprehensive data for strategic decision-making. How should we interpret all of this today?

Join us after work for discussions on these topics, enjoy light refreshments, and hear expert insights and real-world experiences from pioneering companies in the field.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 16:30–19:00

Location: IR Partners' office in Ruoholahti, Itämerentalo, 2nd floor, Tammasaarenlaituri 3, Helsinki.

Language: Finnish

Seats are limited—secure your participation in time!

Register by March 13, 2025

Program

Opening Remarks

  • Tiina Olkkonen, CEO, IR Partners

  • Helene Auramo, Founder, Nordic Listed Leaders

Sustainability Reporting – Compliance or Meeting Stakeholder Information Needs?

  • Practical experiences in mandatory reporting, double materiality assessments, and report verification

  • Hanne Mäkelä, Business Director, Sustainability Services, IR Partners

  • Corporate case study

The EU’s Omnibus Package for Simplifying Sustainability Regulations

  • What’s coming? How will it impact company preparations and existing measures? When could changes take effect?

  • Riikka Kuha, Sustainability Expert, Hannes Snellman

Sustainability at the Core of Business Strategy: Board and Management Dialogue, Case Auroora Yhtiöt

  • Ville Voipio, Board Member, and Antti Rauhala, CEO, Auroora Yhtiöt

How Nasdaq Can Support Companies in Advancing Sustainable Business Models and Increasing Transparency in Capital Markets – Nasdaq Green Equity

  • Minna Korpi, Director, Global Listing Services, Nasdaq Helsinki

Q&A – Open discussion with all speakers

Networking

This event is organized in collaboration with Nordic Listed Leaders and Hannes Snellman.

About IR Partners

IR Partners specializes in high-level corporate, investor, and sustainability communications. We are an agile and experienced team with a deep understanding of business operations, investor perspectives, financial market regulations, and legal aspects. As sustainability experts, we help our clients operate responsibly, identify key sustainability themes, and communicate them clearly and in compliance with regulations. Our business-driven communication approach builds sustainable shareholder value with expertise and passion—as if we were doing it for ourselves.

About Nordic Listed Leaders

Nordic Listed Leaders is a community that supports executives and board members of listed companies in their professional development and networking. The community is open to those who have held leadership or board positions in Nordic listed companies in the past five years. It also offers members a unique opportunity to discover new board or executive team members using artificial intelligence.

About Hannes Snellman

Hannes Snellman is a leading Finnish law firm, providing clients with comprehensive legal expertise across various practice areas and strategic solutions. Our top-tier experts work together in an encouraging and inspiring environment to deliver outstanding results.

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