Conscious development and dominant technologies will be the main topics of the business program of the international ESG forum “SO.KNOWLEDGE”, which will be held in Nizhny Novgorod from 4 to 6 December. socialbites.ca was told about this by the press service of the forum.
In just three days, more than 40 sessions dedicated to the global transformation of ESG practices in various sectors of the economy will be held. At the event, participants will propose an updated development model for BRICS and BRICS+ countries that could become a universal value system at the international level.
Nizhny Novgorod region Governor Gleb Nikitin noted that the region has become a center for developing the sustainable development agenda.
“The SO.KNOWLEDGE forum gives us the opportunity not only to discuss key points and issues, but also to develop specific solutions, for example regarding business support. Representatives of all relevant parties will attend the event. This will be beneficial for the region and the country as a whole,” the governor said (his words were quoted by the press service of the forum).
The business program of the event will be divided into eight thematic parts, each devoted to a separate aspect of the introduction of sustainable development principles into the economy and society.
● C.BINA/ Technological sovereignty and sustainable development. The track is dedicated to the formation, development and protection of the national technological, human and financial potential.
● PROTECTION/Environment. It will address issues of respect for the environment, energy efficiency technologies and an integrated approach to sustainable economic development of business, the region and the country.
● CO.ACTION/Industry. It is related to modern industrial concepts of sustainable development.
● CO-CREATION / Innovation. A track about the balance and profitability of a technology business.
● MODERNITY / Innovation and technology. The main themes of this track are the combination of technology, smart money and the concept of respect for the environment.
● LIFE TOGETHER / Urban economy. To create a comfortable environment for people. Current technologies and solutions in the field of environment, implementation of sustainable solutions in urban development.
● CO.INVOLVED/ New quality of life. Transition to a new level of awareness and improvement of quality of life.
● CREATION / Social change. Implementation of socially focused projects in cooperation between executive authorities and business.
The most important event of the forum will be the “Sustainable Conscious Development” general session. It will take place on December 5 at Depo Concert Hall.
The session will be attended by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Nikitin, curator of the national project “Ecology” Victoria Abramchenko and Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Russia in the Volga Federal District Igor Komarov. The discussion will also be attended by First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council, Secretary of the General Council of the United Russia party Andrei Turchak, Samara Region Governor Dmitry Azarov and Serbian Minister of Energy and Mining Petar Djokic. General Director of PPK “REO” Denis Butsaev, General Director of “Big Three” Artem Sedov and Rector of RANEPA Presidential Academy Alexey Komissarov were invited to the discussion.
As part of the ESG Forum’s environmental week, the Ecotorium will host a series of masterclasses and lectures for children. During the lessons, participants will learn about the biodiversity of the Nizhny Novgorod region through painting and create unforgettable ecological souvenirs with their own hands.
The organizers of the ESG forum are the corporate university of the government of the Nizhny Novgorod region and the OMG company. The event will be held with the support of the government of the Nizhny Novgorod region. The official partners of the event are PPK Russia Ecological Operator Sberbank. Partners of the forum include Skolkovo Innovation Center, R-Pharm Group of Companies, TECHNONICOL Corporation and AFK Sistema.
Previously it was ESG forum “SO.KNOWLEDGE” was announced.