Event Highlight: ESG Day
The much-anticipated ESG Day 2023 is approaching, offering a platform for discussions, workshops, and panel discussions on the critical topic of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies.
Leading the way in Impact Investing is Michael Bommer, Senior Consultant at German Association for Alternative Investments e.V. and Head of Sustainable Finance & ESG, who will be conducting Workshop 1. After a series of insightful sessions and a panel discussion, attendees are invited to a get-together for inspiring conversations and relaxed networking.
Workshop 4, focused on Understanding Greenwashing: Legal, Financial, and Data-Driven Insights, will be facilitated by Amir Gerguri, Vice President ESG Compliance at Citibank, and Arber Neziri from RepRisk AG.
Prof. Dr. Marc-Philippe Weller, Holder of the Chair of Foreign and International Private and Business Law, will also be speaking at this year's event. While specific details about his presentation on the current legal challenges and practical strategies for identifying and managing ESG risks are not yet available, his expertise in international law suggests that he will address issues such as the lack of uniform regulatory standards, evolving disclosure requirements, liability risks for non-compliance, and difficulties in harmonizing ESG frameworks across jurisdictions.
Workshop 3, Sustainable Data Centers: Trend, Transformation, or Necessity?, will be conducted by Stefan Feuerriegel and Valerian von Richthofen.
The event raises questions about dealing with ESG backlash, EU Omnibus, and Corporate Political Engagement. Companies are facing challenges in understanding ESG as a strategic success factor, not just a duty. Prof. Dr. Marc-Philippe Weller will present practical strategies for companies to identify and manage ESG risks early on.
A panel discussion titled Executive Management between Corporate Political Engagement and ESG Backlash will feature Andrea Maibaum, Partner at Brunswick Group GmbH, and Donatus Kaufman, Managing Partner & CEO at Kaufmann & Company.
In his keynote, Prof. Dr. Marc-Philippe Weller will provide a comprehensive overview of current legal challenges. Isolated measures are no longer sufficient - integrated thinking is required. Attendees are encouraged to secure their spot and join the event to discuss shaping ESG strategies that are legally sound and future-proof.
[1] The provided search results did not directly detail Prof. Dr. Marc-Philippe Weller's presentation at the ESG Day event. However, his role as Vice-Rector for International Affairs at the University of Heidelberg and his involvement in climate change and international law topics suggest that he is well-equipped to address the legal challenges and practical strategies for identifying and managing ESG risks.
- Prof. Dr. Marc-Philippe Weller, with his expertise in environmental law, international business, and climate change, will deliver a keynote on the current legal challenges and practical strategies for identifying and managing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks, shedding light on the event's critical topic.
- In addition to his roles in academia, Prof. Dr. Marc-Philippe Weller's involvement in sustainable finance and ESG compliance at events and conferences indicate a strong interest in the intersection of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies with business and finance.
