The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, sets out the priorities and aspirations for global sustainable development until 2030, aiming to mobilise efforts around a common set of goals and targets.
This is a conference organised by the Luso-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with Católica Porto Business School, Charge Guru, Cuatrecasas and Forvis Mazars.
Date and time: 8 October, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Venue: Católica Porto Business School, Central Building, Carvalho Guerra Auditorium
Registration: available on the Luso-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry website
Programme available below.
There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that identify global priorities for 2030 in areas that are crucial for the quality of life of all citizens, including future generations.
The SDGs set out sustainability targets focused on critical areas for humanity, structured around five key principles: Planet, People, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships.
These and other issues will be addressed during the conference, which will feature the active participation of institutions and companies from various sectors, sharing their experience and best practices in this field.
Programme (subject to change)
14:00 | Reception of participants
14:20 | Opening of the conference
. João Pinto, Dean of Católica Porto Business School
. Fabrice Lachize, President of the Luso-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry
14:40 | Keynote: The 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
. Daniel Ribas Amaral, Head of Sustainability Services, Forvis Mazars
15:00 | Panel 1 | Environment: decarbonisation, emission reduction, green energy production
. Context: Luis Rocharte, Sustainability – Business Transformation Executive, Católica Porto Business School
. Sustainable construction: Manuel Collares Pereira, Scientific Adviser, Vanguard Properties
. Emission reduction: Eng. Andreia Ramos, Director of Sustainability and Environment, ANA
. Green energy: Marcus Torres, Managing Director, Charge Guru Portugal
16:00 | Coffee Break
16:30 | Panel 2 | Social: Reducing inequalities, integrating minorities
. Social sustainability: current obligations for companies: Angela Afonso, Senior Associate, Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados, SP, RL
. Integration of minorities and gender parity: Etienne Huret, CEO, Natixis
. Workplace safety: Silvia Guerra, Head of Sustainability, Ascendi SGPS
. Workplace inclusion: Filipa Pinto Coelho, CEO, Cafés Joyeux
17:30 | Q&A and debate with the audience
18:00 | Closing of the conference
