Sustainable Business Roundtable (SBRT)

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 27 international members include Accenture, BNP Paribas, Bosch, Brunswick Group, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Telekom, DHL Group, Dr. Oetker, Endava, H&M, ING, Marcatus QED, McDonald’s, Mercedes-Benz, Merck, Mitsui, Nespresso, osapiens, P&G, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Quadriga Capital, RWE, SCHOTT, Schwarz Group, Siemens, TechMahindra, and Volkswagen.

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Join us at the next Sustainable Business Roundtable!

"Rethinking resources: Securing sustainable access and use"

June 17, 2026 at ESMT Berlin

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The upcoming Roundtable will bring together experts from business, academia, policy, and nongovernmental organizations to explore strategies for accelerating sustainability action.

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Sharing challenges and solutions

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

The Roundtable, held at a business school in the heart of Berlin, offers strong networking opportunities. Participants can connect with chief sustainability officers and colleagues from other key departments across industries.

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Academic and business partnerships

Participants can join the SBRT member network and work on projects with ESMT students and faculty, including practice-oriented research and student team projects in Sustainability in Practice, Social Impact, Analytics, and Corporate Innovation.

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Sustainable Supply Chain

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The (New) Social Responsibility of Business

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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.

Biodiversity and Nature Positive Business

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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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