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Sustainable Business Roundtable (SBRT)

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The Sustainable Business Roundtable (SBRT), founded in 2011, is a peer-to-peer learning network for a group of excellent companies that have a global footprint and that are leading the sustainability revolution.

We combine cutting edge academic insight with open discussion of best practices, challenges, and opportunities that companies face in the strive to embed sustainability in their respective organizations.

Our unique value proposition is that we showcase the interface that sustainability has with the other departments of the company, such as human resources, marketing, investor relations. We convene twice a year and always invite two representatives from every company – the sustainability manager and a colleague from another area (e.g., marketing, supply chain, human resources). This creates a rich environment for debate and discussion in the room.

The 25 international members include Accenture, ams OSRAM, Bain & Company, BNP Paribas, Bosch, Consumer Panel Services GfK, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Telekom, DHL Group, E.ON, H&M, ING, McDonald’s, Merck, Mitsui, Nespresso, P&G, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Quadriga Capital, SCHOTT, Schwarz Group, Siemens, TechMahindra, UniCredit, and Volkswagen.

To learn more about the SBRT and be invited to the next Roundtable, please contact Joanna Radeke, director of the ESMT Institute for Sustainable Transformation at ESMT Berlin.

Join us at the next Sustianable Business Roundtable!

June, 2025 at ESMT Berlin

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Next SBRT

SPEAKERS & AUDIENCE
- The upcoming Roundtable will bring together leading experts from business, academia, policy, and reporting organizations to explore strategies for accelerating sustainability actions and effective reporting.
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Sharing challenges and solutions

Engagement
- Attendees can join interactive sessions, including keynotes, panel discussions, and breakout groups, to discuss challenges, share best practices, and foster collaboration to accelerate the sustainable transformation of their companies.
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Connecting with fellow sustainability professionals

Network
- The Roundtable, set at a business school in the heart of Berlin, provides ample networking opportunities. Participants will have the chance to connect with chief sustainability officers, policymakers, leading academics, and innovative startups.
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Academic and business partnerships

Collaboration
- Participants can join the SBRT member network and explore opportunities for student and research projects together with ESMT students and faculty. Opportunities include the Social Impact Project, Analytics Project, and Corporate Innovation Project.

Our SBRT Supporters

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Past SBRTs

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Effective Net Zero Strategies

November 27, 2024

The event convened industry leaders to discuss net zero strategies from pledges to progress. Topics included reducing emissions, balancing corporate strategies and policies and global cooperation.

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Reporting with Impact

June 19, 2024

We brought together leading experts from business, academia, policy and reporting organisations to explore strategies for accelerating sustainable practices and enhancing impactful reporting. This collaborative effort aimed to identify actionable solutions that drive meaningful change and enhance the quality and impact of sustainability reporting.

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The (New) Social Responsibility of Business

November 9, 2023

We convened industry leaders to share insights on evolving sustainability visions, inclusive workplaces, brand-community connections, and fair labor practices. The event emphasized partnership and innovation for catalyzing social change, offering attendees valuable insights and networking opportunities.

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Biodiversity and Nature Positive Business

May 25, 2023

We focused on the urgent need for collaboration and action to address biodiversity blind spots in major companies. Discussions covered regulatory perspectives, finance risks, and best practices for fostering positive impacts on nature. The day concluded with insights on biomimicry and networking opportunities at the Humboldt Forum.

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