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 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 SBRT "From Pledges To Progress - Effective Net Zero Strategies"!

November 27, 2024 at ESMT Berlin

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SPEAKERS & AUDIENCE

Net Zero Strategies

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Engagement

Sharing challenges and solutions

Network

Connecting with fellow sustainability professionals

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Collaboration

Academic and business partnerships

Our SBRT Supporters

Sustainable Business Roundtable member companies

Creating Sustainable Customer Value

November 24, 2022

The event convened industry leaders to discuss embedding sustainability across value chains. Topics included empowering consumers, trends in unstable markets, and transitioning to sustainable consumption.

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.

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.

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.