EU Events May, June and July 2025
Read below the latest EU events. For more information about the events or CSR Europe’s envolvemenr, email Morris Massarutto, Senior Project Manager at mm@csreurope.org
·Workshop: Perspectives on a Purchasing Programme for CRCF Permanent Carbon Removal Credits
21 May
Brussels, Belgium
On 21 May 2025, Ecologic Institute, on behalf of the Directorate-General for Climate Action of the European Commission, is organising a half-day workshop presenting perspectives on a purchasing programme for CRCF Permanent Carbon Removal Credits.
This interactive workshop aims to support the swift development and deployment of a purchasing programme to accelerate the market for permanent carbon removal in Europe. The discussions will contribute to the study on the design and near-term implementation of a potential purchasing programme for CRCF permanent carbon removal credits.
·25th edition of The Brussels Economic Forum
22 May
Brussels, Belgium
For a quarter century, the BEF has been the annual economic event of the European Commission, bringing together high-level European and international policymakers, academics, civil society, and business leaders to tackle key challenges and set policy priorities.
This milestone occasion offers a chance to reflect on progress made and to discuss how Europe can secure its economy in a rapidly changing global landscape, addressing the current geopolitical developments.
·Supporting SMEs in adopting and implementing ESG
22 May
Hybrid
In this webinar, participants will get insights from the European Commission on ESG reporting, and they will also share experience with public authorities that provide local SMEs with support on ESG compliance.
·EU Green Week Conference
3-5 June
Brussels, Belgium
This year, the EU Green Week is all about the circular economy. With its potential to drive sustainable competitiveness, reduce waste, and promote innovation, circular economy offers a compelling solution to some of the EU’s most pressing challenges. The event will feature among others:
· Policy discussions (3-4 June): hear from expert speakers on how a circular use of resources can make the EU more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.
· Stakeholder event (5 June): meet with industry leaders, communities and other stakeholders to share ideas and inspire action, in partnership with the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform and the European Circular Cities and Regions Initiative.
·Regional Sustainable Economic Development around the Globe Workshop
6 - 7 June 2025
Hybrid
The workshop is co-organised by the Monmouth University and the McMullen Family, together with the Joint Research Centre, the Institute of Global Business and Society at TH Köln, and CED (Centre for Economic Development & Social Change). Topics include, but are not necessarily limited to:
climate risks, climate change and the impact on the regional economy
regional economic and environmental policies, strategies and management
sustainable coastal development
energy and ecological transition
green transition, resilience and inclusiveness
climate change, migration and the regional economy
ESG, CSR and environmental management
green finance, insurance of climate risks
micro, small and medium sized local businesses and the challenges of climate risks
sustainable entrepreneurship and green marketing
·European Sustainable Energy Week
10-12 June 2025
Brussels and online
The EUSEW Policy Conference is the biggest conference dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe. The sessions will focus on sustainable energy issues, highlighting new policy developments, best practices, and innovative ideas.
·Implementation Dialogue: Permitting for renewable energy projects and related infrastructure
11 June
Brussels, Belgium
Taking place in the framework of EUSEW, the Implementation Dialogue with Dan Jørgensen, Commissioner for Energy and Housing, will gather various stakeholders to discuss the implementation of EU legislation on speeding up and simplifying permit-granting procedures for renewable energy projects.
The dialogue will focus on progress in the implementation of existing permitting rules and on identifying the remaining bottlenecks and future measures.
·Boosting apprenticeships: 2025 EAfA High-Level Event to support the Union of Skills and the Clean Industrial Deal
30 June - 1 July
Brussels, Belgium
The EAfA High-Level Event will showcase how apprenticeships concretely support these two initiatives. Key topics to be addressed include: developing skills for clean technologies and green industries, enhancing gender equality in apprenticeships, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and ensuring the skills needed for a resilient and future-ready Europe.
