🌍 Empowering Board Members for the Climate Challenge: A Leadership Training on Sustainability 🌏 Join us on 11th April in Brussels for a comprehensive training day designed for board members to gain the critical knowledge needed to become climate-competent and successfully lead your organization through the evolving sustainability landscape. Hosted by ecoDa a.s.b.l - The European Confederation of Directors Associations & Chapter Zero Brussels, this joint course will provide you with the key insights and practical knowledge on Climate Context, B Corp Model, Sustainability Regulation, Strategic Business Transformation and more. Key topics to be explored include: 💠 How to define a differentiating and meaningful corporate purpose 💠 New ESG reporting requirements that board members need to know 💠 How to spot sustainability risks and opportunities This is your chance to gain the tools, knowledge, and frameworks to lead your company through climate challenges and opportunities while ensuring a sustainable future. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ehPZEjP5 Read the full program: https://lnkd.in/erjNpCmD
ecoDa a.s.b.l - The European Confederation of Directors Associations
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The European Confederation of Directors' Associations (ecoDa) is a not-for-profit association founded in December 2004 under the laws of Belgium. Through its national institutes of directors (the main national institutes existing in Europe ), ecoDa represents around fifty-five thousand board directors from across the EU. ecoDa's member organisations represent board directors from the largest public companies to the smallest private firms, both listed and unlisted. ecoDa's mission is - to promote the role of directors, to develop professionalism and European governance standards by acting as a standing body where national experiences in terms of corporate governance are shared and discussed, by developing recommendations and education programmes in complement with those developed by its members, - to influence the European decision-making process related to corporate governance by reacting directly to the European institutions or by pro-actively taking initiatives of actions aimed at generating European debate and reflection on corporate governance, - to provide services to its members, mainly by providing information regarding relevant European issues, - to facilitate at European level the creation and the development of national director institutes dealing with corporate governance and attract new members in order to strengthen the European representativeness of the Confederation.
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👉 Yesterday, a conference co-hosted by MEP Axel Voss and the Responsible Business Alliance took place in Brussels on the Omnibus regulation. 📢 Key takeaways included: · A risk-based approach is essential for due diligence. · Balancing human rights protection, climate action, and business growth is challenging. · Some speakers highlighted that the biggest risks often lie beyond tier one. · The European Commission aims to push for more harmonization across the EU. · EC Guidelines are expected by July 2026, two years ahead of the first application in July 2028. · The Council plans to approve the "Stop the Clock" directive by mid-year and finalize the substance by year-end. · SMEs need more support: capacity building, technical assistance, and tools for compliance. The European Commission announced working on a due diligence online portal. · Lara Wolters raised important questions: Are we experiencing due diligence fatigue? Will the legislation really improve? It’s clear that the journey towards effective and balanced legislation is complex, and the political landscape remains a significant factor.
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💡 Save the Date: European Corporate Governance Conference 2025 ecoDa is a proud partner of EY for the next European Corporate Governance Conference 2025, hosted under the auspices of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU. This key event will bring together leading experts, policymakers, and practitioners to explore corporate governance in the context of EU competitiveness. 📅 When: Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 9:00-18:00 CET 📍 Where: Warsaw, Poland (Venue TBC) This conference will involve closely our Polish institute, The Association of Independent Non-Executive Directors (Poland) and Filip Gorczyca. Key discussions will cover: - Navigating the shifting security landscape - Elevating cybersecurity and AI capabilities - Fostering sustainable practices through effective reporting Stay tuned for registration details and more information. The event will also be livestreamed for wider accessibility. To make sure you don’t miss out, save the date now! We look forward to welcoming you in Warsaw! #CorporateGovernance #EUCompetitiveness #Cybersecurity #AI #Sustainability
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📢 Reminder: Upcoming Webinar on the Omnibus Package & EU Sustainability Reporting The first Omnibus package is poised to bring transformative changes to EU regulations, including the CSRD, CSDDD and EU Taxonomy. As this legislative process unfolds, boards and companies must understand the implications and stay ahead of the curve in sustainability reporting. Join us on March 27th [11:00-12:30 CET], for a comprehensive webinar where experts from ecoDa a.s.b.l - The European Confederation of Directors Associations and Forvis Mazars Group will break down: 🔹 The impact of the Omnibus proposals on your business 🔹 Key regulatory changes in sustainability 🔹 How board members can navigate the evolving regulatory landscape 🔊 Speakers include: Leena Linnainmaa, Dragos Valentin Neacsu and Emmanuel THIERRY Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity on what the future of sustainability reporting looks like and ensure your company is prepared! Register now: https://lnkd.in/eB7cAJX2
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🌍 A Look Back at Corporate Governance in Europe 🎉 ecoDa’s history is closely linked to European institutions and the initiatives of European Commissioners on Corporate Governance. The 2003 Action Plan for Modernizing European Company Law played a key role in ecoDa's creation, bringing national institutes together to form a European confederation. 📄 On the occasion of ecoDa's 20th anniversary, we've created a retrospective highlighting the most significant legislative texts that have shaped board practices across Europe. This document is for board members and Corporate Governance professionals who want to understand the legislative framework behind today’s board practices. https://lnkd.in/gxabwyRC GUBERNA - Instituut voor Bestuurders/Institut des Administrateurs Institut Français des Administrateurs (IFA) Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance Instituto de Consejeros-Administradores, IC-A Nedcommunity The Non-Executive Directors' Club in Greece Združenje nadzornikov Slovenije / Slovenian Directors' Association ILA - The Luxembourg Institute of Governance Directors' Institute Finland Independent Directors Association / Asociatia Administratorilor Independenti AAI Styrelseakademien The Association of Independent Non-Executive Directors (Poland) European Commission
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Our 20th Anniversary Conference has come to a close! 🎉 If you missed it, don't worry – the recording will be available on our YouTube channel! 📺 But that's not all! Part two of our 20th anniversary celebration is happening on April 7th for our members. 🗓️ In the meantime, check out our compilation of EU legislation over the past 20 years! 📜✨ https://lnkd.in/gxabwyRC GUBERNA - Instituut voor Bestuurders/Institut des Administrateurs Institut Français des Administrateurs (IFA) Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance Instituto de Consejeros-Administradores, IC-A Nedcommunity The Non-Executive Directors' Club in Greece Združenje nadzornikov Slovenije / Slovenian Directors' Association ILA - The Luxembourg Institute of Governance Directors' Institute Finland Independent Directors Association / Asociatia Administratorilor Independenti AAI Styrelseakademien The Association of Independent Non-Executive Directors (Poland)
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📢 We are LIVE! Join us now for our 20th Anniversary Webinar! This 3-hour session (10:00 - 13:00 CET) brings together Europe’s top thought leaders to discuss key drivers of EU competitiveness. Join us now: https://lnkd.in/ed5_CnxE Our master of ceremony: Trevor Pryer Welcoming speeches: Rytis Ambrazevičius Béatrice Richez-Baum Sponsored by iBabs Board Portal | Media partner: @Board Agenda® #EUCompetitiveness #EuropeanPolicy #ecoDa20
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🚨Webinar: The First Omnibus Package: Key Changes for EU Regulations & Sustainability Reporting 🚨 The first Omnibus package proposes significant changes to key EU regulations, including the CSRD, CS3D, EU Taxonomy, and CBAM. While this marks the beginning of a long legislative process, what does it mean for companies and the future of sustainability reporting? Join us on March 27th for an insightful webinar featuring experts from ecoDa a.s.b.l - The European Confederation of Directors Associations and Forvis Mazars Group, including Leena Linnainmaa, Dragos Neacsu, and Emmanuel Thierry. They will delve into the potential impact of the Omnibus proposals on businesses and provide valuable guidance for board members navigating the evolving regulatory landscape Discussion Points: 💠 Impact of the Omnibus proposals on companies 💠 Key changes in sustainability regulations 💠 How board members can stay ahead of the regulatory curve Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared for the future of sustainability reporting! Speakers: Leena Linnainmaa Dragos Valentin Neacsu Emmanuel THIERRY Get registered: https://lnkd.in/eB7cAJX2 GUBERNA - Instituut voor Bestuurders/Institut des Administrateurs Institut Français des Administrateurs (IFA) Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance Instituto de Consejeros-Administradores, IC-A Nedcommunity The Non-Executive Directors' Club in Greece Združenje nadzornikov Slovenije / Slovenian Directors' Association ILA - The Luxembourg Institute of Governance Directors' Institute Finland Independent Directors Association / Asociatia Administratorilor Independenti AAI Styrelseakademien The Association of Independent Non-Executive Directors (Poland)
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ecoDa - Newsletter One way for me to stay continuously informed about European governance standards, relevant European issues as well as the ever changing European regulatory landscape is by following the ecoDa a.s.b.l - The European Confederation of Directors Associations newsletter. In their last newletter issue, Béatrice Richez-Baum and her team included: 📍 A summary of the webinar jointly organized by ecoDa and EY called „How can European boards steer sustainability reporting?“. Beside briefly presenting an EY report of the same name, the panelists Andrew Hobbs, Martijn de Jong, Riikka Joukio and Karen Dumery made several recommendations to companies and board members on #CSRD. A summary can be found on the ecoDa webiste https://lnkd.in/efUfw_H6 and the recording is available on the ecoDa youtube channel: https://lnkd.in/ebuTxyrz 📍 A summary of the webinar jointly organized by ecoDa and Forvis Mazars Group called „How do Corporate Governance frameworks influence the quality of corporate reporting in Europe?“. The panelists David Herbinet, Anne-Helene Monsellato, David Risser and Béatrice Richez-Baum discussed the relationship between corporate governance frameworks and corporate reporting quality. A summary can be found on the ecoDa webiste https://lnkd.in/efUfw_H6 and the recording is available here: https://lnkd.in/eeeQSHzv 💡 An outlook on the joint webinar by ecoDa and the OECD - OCDE on „Aligning with OECD standards: enhancing Corporate Governance in state-owned enterprises“ on March 5th, 2025 (9:30 – 11:00 CET). Those interested can register here: https://lnkd.in/eVSwccRB The mailing list subscription page to receive the ecoDa Newsletter can be found here: https://lnkd.in/emD6QuRD #CorporateGovernance #BoardLeadership #GovernanceExcellence #ecoDa #CSRD #CorporateReporting
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We are back with a new cohort for the European Board Diploma Spring edition! 🌍✨ Exciting news: Paola Schwizer has joined our pool of moderators, bringing her dynamic energy and expertise to the group! 🌟 This edition of the program has been slightly amended to provide an even sharper focus on Cybersecurity and Geopolitics, addressing the critical topics shaping today’s global landscape. Looking forward to the next days with this talented group of professionals! Francois Reyntens Chris Hodge Lena Henningsson Gudrun Timm Blomme Hilde Hannah Summers Florian Jacques Diane Pytel Georges Ataya Philippe Haspeslagh Constance d'Aspremont
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