Focus Sessions
At this all-day conference, we strike a balance between impactful speakers, deep-dive workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and networking.
Decarbonization: Taking Carbon Removal to the Heart of Corporate Net-Zero Strategies
Carbon removal is not optional to achieve net zero – it’s essential. Early movers are building critical supply today to meet future needs. SIX has proudly invested in Carbonfuture since 2024, working together to make durable Carbon Removal Credits (CDRs) a tradable asset class on a trusted infrastructure. Acting now secures competitive advantages. Companies that are early adopters are mitigating the current impact of climate impacts, building supply today to reduce the risk of a potential future supply shortage of durable CDRs, and hedging against volatile pricing.
Evolving regulatory frameworks, such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the Swiss Climate and Innovation Act, are key to incentivizing corporate decarbonization and a linear pathway building to achieve corporate net zero early on, starting by setting milestone targets for before 2030. There is a need for clear integration of EU and Swiss CDR compliance reporting frameworks to create long-term predictability and a level-playing-field. Look forward to contributions to the discussion with SIX and Carbonfuture experts for an interactive working session addressing key challenges of leading global climate companies.
Translating climate risk into business value: Secure Buy-in for Climate Resilience Initiatives
Physical climate risks are rising. How can companies turn them into strategic opportunities? Experts from LGT Capital, Asteria Investment Managers, BDO, and CelsiusPro will share experience-driven insights on building resilience and adapting investment strategies. Together, we will move from risk identification to action planning.
How robust ESG reporting can drive business value beyond compliance
In an interactive focus session, you will have the opportunity to discuss with peers lessons learned from the first report or early stages of your sustainability reporting journey to identify potential areas for improvement (e.g., process efficiency, data quality). In a second step, the focus is on how ESG reporting data can be leveraged to steer companies in a more sustainable manner and create long-term business value
The Present and Future of SBTi
The number of SBTi commitments has recently exceeded 10,000, but there is increasing scepticism about the role and methodology of SBTi. In this session, we want to examine things from a user’s perspective. We’ll discuss possible developments and their significance for Swiss companies. You can look forward to contributions to the discussion from Sustainserv experts Stephan Lienin and Robert Bütler, who will summarise practical insights from various sectors. Holger Hoffmann-Riem (SBTi Project Manager at Go for Impact) will add the international perspective on the SBTi. Ina Walthert, Head of Sustainability at AMAG, will report on recent experiences with the validation of climate targets through SBTi.
The Role of Educational Institutions in Sustainability & Climate Reporting
Educational institutions—universities, Fachhochschulen, international
schools—are not always required by law to report on their sustainability
efforts. Yet, they hold a unique position in society: shaping future
generations, managing substantial infrastructure, and influencing broad
stakeholder groups. Pelt8 will host a panel here exploring:
– Why educational institutions should care about sustainability reporting
– The practical and ethical implications of voluntary disclosure
– Unique challenges and innovative solutions in the education sector
– How collaboration between academia and the private sector can accelerate impact
The Legal Corner: Efficiently Navigating Complex Climate Regulations
This interactive session will present practical ways for organisations to navigate the complex jungle of climate change regulations, showing efficient ways to avoid over-complication and undue bureaucracy.
Climate Transition Plans in Action: Building Adaptation-Inclusive Strategies for a Resilient Future
This interactive 70-minute session is designed to equip participants with the tools and insights needed to build effective, adaptation-inclusive Climate Transition Plans (CTPs). Through expert presentations, a real-life case study, and dynamic roundtable discussions, attendees will explore leading approaches to defining credible transition pathways, integrating both physical and transition climate risks, and reporting on progress. Co-led by South Pole and Climada, this session will provide practical guidance, proven best practices, and peer exchange to help you turn climate uncertainty into strategic action.
From ESG Compliance to Holistic Risk Management: Tracking a Changing World
Physical climate risks, geopolitical volatility, regulatory shifts, cyber threats — businesses today face an increasingly complex and interconnected risk landscape. To navigate it, ESG data can no longer remain siloed. This session explores how companies can repurpose sustainability data and double materiality insights to gain a 360-degree view of risks and take proactive action. Discover how the right platform and data foundation can help turn compliance into strategic advantage.