Our panellists will discuss the achievements and the future advancements of the Sustainable Finance framework. Experts will also assess the alignment of the European framework with other legislative instruments and its effectiveness in supporting business innovation and growth. The panel will also discuss the sector-specific ESRS and its importance for shaping investment opportunities on an industry level. 

Moderator: Luc Vansteenkiste, Chairman, EuropeanIssuers, Member, EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Board

Speakers:

• Patrick de Cambourg, Chair, EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Board
• Sue Lloyd, Vice-Chair, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
• Annemie Rombouts, Vice President, Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA)
• Verena Ross, Chair, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

Our panellists will explore the different ESG data collection, identification, and reporting approaches while exploring the opportunities for streamlining the communication of sustainability information. Discussions will focus on the growing necessity for data comparability, the role of new technologies, and the implementation of ESAP and XBRL taxonomies to enhance congruence.

Moderator: Lé Quang Tran Van, Director for Financial Affairs, Afep (French Association of Large Companies), Co-Chair, Working Group for Corporate Reporting, EuropeanIssuers

Speakers: 

• Mette Kornvig, Director, Head of Sustainability, Jyske Bank
• Jane Moeys, Head of ESG Engagement, Data, and Reporting, Euroclear
• Emmanuel Thierry, Partner, CSRD Task Force Lead, Forvis Mazars
• Véronique Toully, Global Head of Sustainability, UCB
• Suhrit Kumar, ESG Solutions Director, Nasdaq

In this fireside chat, our guests will delve into the topic of validating and assuring ESG data, assessing auditors’ interpretation of the ESRS, and providing insights for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of information. The chat will highlight the differentiation in functions between financial and sustainability reporting.

Moderator: Philippe Lambrecht, Special Advisor, VBO-FEB (Federation of Belgian Enterprises), Member of the Board of Directors, EuropeanIssuers

Speakers:

• Cécile Saint-Martin, Global Leader, Sustainability and Assurance, PwC
• Simon Braaksma, Senior Director, Corporate Sustainability Office, Royal Philips

The panellists will provide insights on implementing the transition plans framework and their expectations for the forthcoming sectorial guidance. Speakers will delve into the impacts of the CS3D and the CSRD on transition planning. Engage with experts on how regulation practically impacts the financing of the transition. 

Moderator: Carolin Eichhofer, Head of ESG Reporting and Controlling, DHL

Speakers: 

• Sven Gentner, Head of Unit for Corporate Reporting, Auditing, and Credit Rating, DG FISMA, European Commission
• Philippe Hermann, Senior Vice-President, Sustainable Finance, Veolia
• Oliver Moullin, Managing Director, Sustainable Finance, AFME
• Laurence Rivat, EU Corporate Reporting Lead, Deloitte, Member, EFRAG Sustainability Reporting Board