Enterprise 2020 MarketPlace Event Highlights
On the 28th of October 2010, CSR Europe launched its Enterprise 2020 initiative with an event that brought together companies, European Institutions, non-governmental organisations, government representatives, academics, and other stakeholders from Europe and internationally. View live coverage here.
All together over 450 participants were present at the event, with over 50 companies exhibiting CSR/sustainability best practices, and over 30 leading European and international organisations sharing how they are driving CSR within their areas of expertise.
|
|
View pictures of the event on flickr 
and facebook 
(Enterprise 2020 is now open, from left to right: Jackie Spencer, Thomas Koenen, Virginie Delwart, Natalie Sarkic-Todd, Elena Bontiglioli, Harry van Dorenmalen, Celia Moore and Etienne Davignon)
Overall, event participants were positive with 86% rating the event is a success. We aim to improve our future events based on the feedback received to continue ensuring our events are meaningful platforms on CSR engagement.
Keynote speeches
Participants had the opportunity to listen to key note speakers, including:
Etienne Davignon, President of CSR Europe, Minister of State, Vice Chairman of Suez-Tractebel - part of GDF SUEZ Group
Harry van Dorenmalen, Chairman, IBM Europe
Antonio Preto, Head of Cabinet of Antonio Tajani, Vice-Preseident of the European Commission
Johnny Kwan, Vice Chairman of China Goldenbee CSR Council (China WTO Tribune), Chairman of the BASF Greater China Country Board
Laszlo Andor, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
Celia Moore, Chair of the board, CSR Europe
Link to keynote speeches from Laszlo Andor and Antonio Preto
(From left to right: Etienne Davignon, Celia Moore and Harry van Dorenmalen)
Launching Enterprise 2020
Enterprise 2020 is an initiative launched by CSR Europe to:
- Support companies in building sustainable competitiveness by providing a platform for exchange and innovation
- Foster close collaboration between companies and their stakeholders by exploring new ways of working together to create a sustainable future
- Strengthen Europe's global leadership on CSR by engaging with EU institutions and a wider range of international players
The initiative is supported by CSR Europe's network of corporate members and national partners in 23 countries, the European Commission, the Belgian EU presidency and a growing number of governments in Europe.
As part of this initiative, CSR Europe is setting up thematic ‘Communities of Practice' which will provide CSR Europe's corporate members and national partner organisations with various opportunities for learning, sharing and working together with other members of the network and relevant stakeholders.
The four Communities of Practice we have defined to-date include:
1. Transforming Markets - Towards sustainable internal and external markets
2. Inclusive Societies - Skills for entrepreneurship and employability
3. Health and Wellbeing - Improving quality of life
4. Transparency for Trust - Measuring and communicating Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) performance
Download the Enterprise 2020 brochure to find out more information
(Etienne Davignon opens the Enterprise 2020 Marketplace)
Young Journalists Competition
At the event, CSR Europe announced its Young Journalists competition. Young Journalists, between the age of 16 and 30, will have a chance to submit their written contributions to CSR Europe in the hope of winning some fabulous prizes.
Contributions will be published on our website and works will be judged by a panel of CSR experts early in 2011. More details to follow.
Collaborative Projects Sessions
Collaborative projects created in each community of practice address societal challenges through joint leadership and cooperation between companies and stakeholders.
Collaborative project leaders had the opportunity to present their work at the event and gave participants the opportunity to hear about some practical tools and initiatives that can be replicated and transferred to other areas and sectors.
Spotlight on CSR in China
This interesting spotlight focused on CSR from the perspective of Chinese enterprise, social organisations and SMEs. Discussions were led by Jonny Kwan; Vice Chairman of the China GoldenBee CSR Council and Chairman of the BASF Greater China Country Board
The session ended the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between CSR Europe, China WTO Tribune and GTZ including Viscount Etienne Davignon, Celia Moore, Gefei Yin, Johnny Kwan and representatives from HP,L'Oreal, Volkswagen and HNSCR, BSCI.
(Spotlight on CSR in China, from left to right: Johnny Kwan, Jan Noterdaeme, Celia Moore, Etienne Davignon, Gefei Yin, Chea Lun)
Spotlight on Young Entrepreneurs
This panel discussion brought together young entrepreneurs, established companies and supporting organisations to explore the young entrepreneur perspective on the sustainable enterprise of the future and how business can best take account of this.
It was concluded that we need the ideas, insights and involvement of young entrepreneurs to develop innovative business practices, products and solutions which will stand the test of time.
(Spotlight on Young Entrepreneurship, from left to right: Petra Lewe, Sophie Lienart, Robert Van Hoesel and Sander de Kegel)
Spotlight on Business and Human Rights
This interesting session focused on business and human rights from European and international perspectives and featured an interesting discussion between companies and stakeholders. During the session the European Commission reported on managing social and environmental challenges in global supply chains and presented a study on a legal framework for human rights and environmental issues applicable to European enterprises operating outside the EU. Further discussions highlighted John Ruggie's "Protect, Respect, Remedy framework."
(Spotlight on Business and Human Rights, from left to right: Huib Klamer, Thomas Dodd, Sue Bird and Thomas Koenen)
