CES ESG CONFERENCE 2025

September 18th, Bucharest Palace of the Parliament

As ESG becomes a central driver of regulation, investment and consumer expectations, Romanian companies face increasing pressure to deliver measurable sustainability outcomes. From 2024, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requires over 1,000 companies to disclose ESG metrics alongside financial results, creating both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to align competitiveness with environmental and social responsibility. This conference brings together public authorities, corporate leaders, and ESG experts to explore actionable strategies for integrating ESG, mobilizing capital and fostering cross-sector collaboration.
The event will cover a consistent spectrum of sustainability hot topics – green financing and financial instruments for incentivizing circularity, public-private partnerships for circular economy projects, as well as digital and community-driven solutions that engage citizens and maximize impact and many other. Speakers will share lessons from large-scale initiatives, highlighting best practices, regulatory insights and tools for transparency and accountability.
Attendees will gain practical insights into aligning investments, policy frameworks and community engagement to achieve tangible sustainability results. With discussions on strategic vision, ESG actionables and leveraging innovation for efficiency, CES ESG Conference offers a unique platform to benchmark, exchange knowledge and accelerate Romania’s transition to a net-zero, resilient and inclusive economy.

Confirmed speakers & debate generators:

Alexandru Nazare
Minister of Finance, Government of Romania
Stelian Bujduveanu
Mayor of Bucharest
Gemma Webb
CEO, RetuRO SGR
Mihai Toader-Pasti
ESG Expert & Strategist
Alexandru Chirita
General Director, Electrica
Okan Baș
CEO, Karsan Automotive
Constantin Bratu
General Manager, Brewers of Romania
Adrian Negrescu
Economic Expert, Frames
Teodora Tompea
Journalist
Andrei Corlan
General Commissioner, National Environment Guard
Oana Vilceanu
Sustainability Project Manager, Stratos
Cristian Moldovan
Group Packaging Legislation Manager, Coca-Cola HBC
Magdalena Caramilea
Sustainability Director, Autonom Group
Michele Wong
Sustainability & Social Impact Advisor, MLW Consultancy
Cosmin Monda
CEO, Clean Recycle
Simona Firtat
Corporate Affairs & Engagement Director, L'Oréal Romania

Key topics will be addressed during the conference, such as:

Circular Economy & Fiscal Reform: Fiscal instruments to accelerate circularity
Urban Circularity: Circular urban planning, municipal waste infrastructure, private sector partnerships, scalable city-level circular pilots
Industries leading Romania's circular transition. 2025 & beyond vision. Circular business models
Accelerating the Circular Economy: Funding, digital traceability, priority areas for 2025–2028, and public-private partnerships in financing reuse and recycling.
National Climate Pathways: Aligning Romania’s Environmental Policy with Net-Zero by 2050
Climate Governance and Enforcement: From Regulation to Results
The Business Cost of Net-Zero: Risk, Investment & Resilience in the Private Sector
Eectrification & Smart Mobility. Role of Electric in Decarbonization. Barriers. Scalable models
ESG Reporting & Legislative Challenges: CSRD - a game-changer or a reporting burden for companies? Key challenges & necessary clarifications
Public-Private-Community Partnerships for Sustainable Growth
Brand Reputation & Consumer Trust: How ESG commitments influence purchasing behavior and corporate image
Redefining Value Creation in the Climate Era: reshaping traditional definitions of profitability and long-term value

  CES ESG Conference 2025   takes center stage in positioning Romania’s sustainable transformation. The Conference will convene CEOs, policymakers, ESG leaders, sustainability experts and civil society for relevant dialogue on shaping tomorrow`s circular economy.

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Alina Stan

0040 721.594.105

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