The summit brought together politicians, experts not only from Mazars, financiers and other dignitaries to discuss the future of sustainability, especially in the region of Central and Eastern Europe. During the summit, a new ISFC report was published - outlining steps for sustainable investment in this part of the old continent.
The war in Ukraine changes perspectives. The energy crisis underlines the importance of green resources and sustainability.
During the war in Ukraine, the European Union became fully aware of the risks of dependence on energy raw materials. The European 27 has therefore decided to speed up the transition to sustainable resources. What measures and investments would help her? How has armed conflict changed the perception of the Green Deal and sustainability?
"The topic of sustainability is crucial for Mazars, not only in Slovakia. The planet is sounding the alarm and no Earth number 2 is available. Companies can make a significant contribution to protecting the environment as well as meeting emission reduction targets. It is no longer just a question of trend or good marketing. It's a matter of survival. More and more customers are making decisions based on their values and are refusing to support companies that are unsure about sustainability. This allows companies to gain a competitive advantage,” explains Mickaël Compagnon, Managing Partner at Mazars in Slovakia. As public interest and social responsibility are among the core values, Mickaël Compagnon believes that this summit can help fulfill them.
Watch the panel recordings of our experts
Mazars experts, who deal with the topic of sustainable business at international and local level, were an active part of the summit's agenda. You can find the recordings of all public discussions on the Summit's website.
With societal expectations increasingly permeating corporate governance, companies need to evolve their business models to embrace lasting value creation that benefits not only the shareholders, but also internal and external stakeholders as well as wider society.
Every business is different, whether that’s in size, ambition, or even geography. But all of them have a connected topic that needs to be addressed: sustainability.
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