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How many days does life last? – BCSDH Weekend at Agroloop and Master Good

A Response to Changes in International Regulations – Amendments to the ESG Act Enter into Force

The Social Capital Working Group Moves Forward as a Creative Hub

The Three-Legged Stool is the most stable – How can a company, franchise partner, and supplier work together for a circular economy?

We need to assess climate risks – The question is no longer why, but how!

BCSDH ‘Transform Talks’ 2025: Climate adaptation is crucial and necessary, it must be addressed in a meaningful way alongside mitigation!

Role Models and Good Practices Are the Keys to Systemic Change – Inspirational Breakfast with the Winners of the “For a Sustainable Future” Award

Major changes to domestic ESG legislation expected in mid-June

BCSDH also joined the Giving Manifesto

7 hectares, 700 trees, 30,000 shrubs and bulbs, unique expertise and commitment – an innovative eco-park that can inspire companies!

What next after the Omnibus package and the changes to the ESG law? – ESG working group meeting at Colas

Collaboration and meaningful action are the keys to successful and timely climate adaptation – the Net Zero Advisory Board convened

A Climate-Adapted Lifestyle Must Also Be Sustainable – Report from the BCSDH Communications Working Group Meeting

Latest news on ESG legislative changes

Our Grandfathers Cooled Themselves Under Trees, Today We Go to Air-Conditioned Supermarkets—The Urgency of Climate Adaptation Is Undeniable – Jan Pokorný at BCSDH’s Business Breakfast

Great ideas emerge from many ideas!

What can we do for climate adaptation in one of the hottest places in Hungary?

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The question is not whether we can do it, but whether we are willing to do it

Significant changes expected in sustainability reporting

Expanding Membership, Expanding Leadership, Growing Responsibility – Attila Chikán Jr. Re-elected as President of BCSDH

ESG is also a responsibility for the supply chain as a whole – ESG working group meeting at Continental

To Curb Climate Change, Efforts Must be Multiplied – Climate Protection Maturity Survey of Hungarian Companies

’Future Leaders’ is not just a program, but an inspiring community taking action for sustainability

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Let’s work on what we need to work on! – BCSDH Sustainability Matchmaking event for cross-sectoral collaboration

Promoting Sustainable Consumer Behavior with Reliable Green Communication – A Discussion with GVH at the BCSDH Communication Working Group

There is still much to be done on climate adaptation, which will be a priority topic in 2025

Hungary hosts European Circular Economy Hotspot in 2026

“I’m Very Resilient, but I’m Tired of it” – Technology and Data-Driven Solutions for Everyday Well-Being at the Social Capital Working Group Meeting

A 30% reduction in material use would already be a solution to the climate crisis – but this can only be achieved through a circular economy.

Time Saved from Increased Productivity is Reinvested in Further Production instead of Resting – report on the last event of the “Future Leaders” Alumni this year

The NCSD and BCSDH Host European Delegation

A fenntartható jövőnek méltányosnak kell lennie – átvették oklevelüket „A jövő vezetői” 2024-es résztvevői

Companies must also address social issues, as inequalities undermine economic stability.

The 2024 Sustainable Future Awards have been presented – recognizing the most outstanding sustainable corporate and leadership achievements of the year.

Hungarian ‘ESG Act’ implementing regulations have been published

Sustainability is not a project, it’s the future – BCSDH CEO weekend at SIÓ and Masterplast

Beyond Zero film premiere and roundtable: sustainability is both a leadership responsibility and a corporate culture

Data collection is the biggest challenge in measuring the circular economy

The picture on ESG is getting clearer – deeper insight into the implementing regulations of the ESG law

The Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary was awarded to Attila Chikán Jr., president of our organisation

Our ‘Future Leaders’ Talent program wins European Enterprise Promotion Award

Speed, Porsche… Cupra, Sustainability

BCSDH at Business Fest 2024

BCSDH ’Transform Talks’ 2024: ’Being human’ – Responsible leadership = integration of human values into systems

ESG Report as Team-Building ? – Report from the BCSDH Communications Working Group Meeting

Ecorec site visit organised by the Circular Economy Platform

2000 m2 of water surface, 1 hectare of grazed grassland with 5 rack sheep, nearly 250 species – would you believe we were in a dolomite quarry?

Further actions for high-level cooperation were discussed by the Net Zero Advisory Board

WBCSD Liason Delegate Meeting 2024

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Human value and ESG: can a human approach move companies forward?

„What gets measured gets managed”

Sustainable health is essential to meet the challenges of tomorrow

No business without people – social innovations for a future-proof labour market – Sonja van Lieshout at the BCSDH Business Breakfast

Was it really a historic agreement at the COP28 climate summit? And what will help companies meet their climate targets?

How can a retail chain contribute to circular economy in practice? – Unconventional Circular Economy Working Group Meeting

The time for solutions has come – the world stands at the beginning of a new era.

How can the ESG Act drive sustainability forward?

From psychosocial risk analysis to photon transformation: 27 companies presented at the BCSDH Sustainability Matchmaking

The need exists to transform our systems and ourselves.” – participants of ‘Future Leaders’ Talent Program 2023 received their certificates.

What should a company do about biodiversity? – Report on the BCSDH Communication Working Group meeting

An overwhelming majority of companies say ESG reporting is a business advantage – BCSDH’s second ESG survey

Is the circular economy the Swiss army knife of ESG reporting? – Report about the sixth Circular Economy Summit

Can bee pastures be part of business strategy?

“We heat the locomotive, but the steam is used for hooting not for starting.”

Presenting the results of our latest ESG Survey – ESG Working Group meeting at 4iG

‘Our job isn’t to predict the future, but to shape it.’– Rodney Irwin’s address at the BCSDH Future Leaders Talent Program 10th Anniversary Celebration

“Ecology and economy, two sides of the same coin” – Bertrand Piccard at the BCSDH exclusive Business Breakfast

The 2023 ’For a Sustainable Future Awards’ were presented, recognising outstanding sustainable corporate and leadership achievements.

Dramatic biodiversity loss has become a business risk – it poses a greater near-term problem than climate change.

We are getting closer to the launch of the CSRD – focus on regulatory details at the ESG working group meeting

Swallows, elephants and carbon dioxide, unique corporate publications: diverse topics at the Race to Zero working group

Green Program, regenerative agriculture, carbon-neutral buildings, nature-based climate solutions – new collaboration opportunities at the latest meeting of the Net Zero Advisory Board

Preparation of the second National Framework Strategy on Sustainable Development Framework Strategy – the voice of business matters

Corporate net-zero targets cannot be achieved without employee engagement – Communication Task Force on attitude formation

Let’s meet at the PLANET Budapest 2023 Expo at the end of September!

Animal feed production, electric bicycle tour, and regenerative agriculture – BCSDH weekend in Bük

The paradigm shift is still far away – Survey about the Circular Economy in Hungary 2023

What is the role of the circular economy in ESG reporting? – The Circular Economy Academy has concluded

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Tree planting for carbon-conscious events

BCSDH ’Transform Talks’: Climate change is a symptom that nature is in trouble

“Towards a National Circular Economy Strategy for Hungary” – Circular Economy Academy I.

The situation of secondary raw material markets and waste concessions in Hungary – Circular Economy Academy II.

Safety, Balance, Values – What can we do in the Society of Burnout? – ESG and Social Capital Working Group meeting

A lot of little things go a long way – the decision of the individual in light of sustainability and climate goals

Without nature, there is no business – Diane Holdorf at the BCSDH Business Breakfast

One hundred and thirty-three companies have expressed their high-level commitment to sustainability by adopting “Sustainable Business Management Guidelines”

Nobody Can Do It Alone – BCSDH Sustainability Matchmaking Event for Promoting Net-zero Goals

Why is the phone’s dialing sound different when calling from abroad? – an exciting lab tour at Nokia at the Future Leaders Alumni meeting

The circular economy is key to halting biodiversity loss

The 2022 ‘For a Sustainable Future’ awards have been announced

It’s time for action – 73% of companies have a net-zero goal

How are ESG aspects embedded into company operations?

Canadian Chamber of Commerce hosts to highlight the urgency of feeding 8 billion people. Hungary in an exceptional position

Self-driving, ABS, sustainable mobility – BCSDH weekend as a guest of Continental Automotive Hungary Kft

It’s a life-and-death fight to save the Earth – Mark Maslin at the BCSDH Business Breakfast

The evidence is clear: the time for action is now. We can halve emissions by 2030.

How and why to measure the circularity of your company?

Climate change: a threat to human wellbeing and health of the planet – Taking action now can secure our future – IPCC Working Group II report

Attila Chikán Jr. re-elected as BCSDH president

Let’s change the perspective! – HBLF 2022 Women’s Day Campaign – with support of BCSDH

The financial sector is ready to finance the net zero transition

Meeting the 1.5°C target cannot be achieved without the circular economy

Lagging companies take a serious risk – ‘What is the next step after COP26?’

MIT is also counting on companies to become carbon neutral – a unique CEO consultation on “Fit for 55”

We held our fourth ESG working group meeting this year

This approach is necessary for the transition to a carbon-neutral economy – participants of “The Future Leaders Talent Program” 2021 received their certificates

The “For a Sustainable Future” Award for 2021 have been awarded

A climate-neutral economy is the only way – BCSDH Business Lunch with Julian Hill-Landolt

Kinga Recsetár-Maioli is the new Head of Corporate Programs at BCSDH

Sustainable World 2021 Portfolio Conference

Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying – IPCC

What is the future of packaging? – The last episode of the Circular Economy Academy was held

Inspiring presentations have been held on this year’s third ESG working group meeting

More and more companies are already making climate commitments for a carbon neutral economy – BCSDH Climate Talks CEO Roundtable Series

“How circular is your company?” – The Circular Economy Academy has been launched

The circular economy is getting closer to companies in the border regions of Slovakia and Hungary. It is brought by the CircularRegions project.

Vision 2050: Time to Transform – Leading multinational companies set urgent action agenda for all people to live well, within planetary boundaries

Not enough for a carbon-neutral economy. Can the business sector make a greater effort? – Towards Net Nero Survey results

Net Zero Business Ambitions Forum – towards net zero – survey results

The SBTi Net-Zero Criteria has been launched for Public Consultation until March 12th 2021

“The time has come for stakeholder capitalism – a global economy for progress, for people, and for the planet” – Peter Bakker, President-CEO of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, in an inspiring speech to corporate leaders.

Davos Agenda 25-29. January, 2021 – Join the conversation

The Net Zero Advisory Board for the carbon-neutral Hungarian economy was established with the involvement of renowned experts

Voluntary Carbon Market Webinar – 19 January

How can we achieve the Net Zero target by 2050? Unique collaboration for a carbon-neutral economy in Hungary

Regional cooperation and action is needed – Sustainable circular food systems contribute to tackling climate change

Race to Zero Business Ambitions Forum – 3 December 2020

The Circular Economy Summit will be held on November 26th

The Alumni Board has been formed

WBCSD raises the bar for sustainable business leadership

Innovation and partnership for a sustainable economy

The “For a Sustainable Future” Award for 2020 have been awarded

It is increasingly vital to involve ESG aspects into decision-making – A new Working Group has been launched

Virtual tour to the World Horti Center co-organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Will we take the opportunity? – ‘Race to Zero Carbon’ – What can companies do?

“Race to Zero Carbon” – 2 July 2020. – What can business do about climate change?

Switching from a linear to a circular economy – the Circular webinar series begins

SOS 1.5: A new roadmap to action business commitments to deliver net-zero emissions

Implementing sustainable supply chains has never been more important – the focus of Action2020 CEO roundtables was Food and Nature

Hungary adopts new climate law to reach net-zero targets by 2050

Building business resilience: How collective leadership will reverse nature loss

What is the business sector’s response to the COVID-19 crisis? – “Future leaders” Alumni Virtual Meeting

Invitation: Hungarian Lean & Green Platform Workshop

Dutcham – Webinar: Electric driving in practice – 26 May

How and at what price can we keep our employees?

Healthy people, healthy planet. Our future depends on sustainable food systems

The future is determined by what we do now, and the window of opportunity is closing fast – Regional Management Consultation in Hungary on the situation of sustainability

Leading global businesses call on governments to adopt bold actions on nature

Business in circulation: a report has been created about the situation of the circular economy in Hungary

The Circular Economy Platform Hungary has entered into partnership with the Holland Circular Hotspot

Krisztián Putti has been awarded the BCSDH “Future Leaders” Talent Program scholarship

Celebrate with us the 70th birthday of the SOS Children Villages!

Business networks in 24 countries pledge immediate action to halt the deterioration of Nature and the loss of biodiversity – BCSDH is among the signatories

Let’s start thinking the present from the future

The “For a Sustainable Future” Prizes for 2019 have been awarded

There is now a real need for responsible company leaders – The participants of the sixth year of the ‘Future Leaders’ Talent Program have received their certificates

What does responsible water management mean to companies?

Edit Csizmadia is the new Head of Corporate Programs at BCSDH

BCSDH’s Advisory Board has been established

Sixth-year “Future Leaders” are over halfway through their program

Isosugar, proof spirit, and a catapult – a summary of BCSDH’s Weekend

Preparation for the domestic IPCC climate report has started – BCSDH represented the voice of companies at the working conference in Szeged

The Circular Economy Platform is expanding dynamically – Hungary can play a leading role in the region

Hungary is on the verge of a water crisis: What can companies do?

Attila Chikán Jr. re-elected as BCSDH president

The Circular Economy Platform has been established in Hungary

BCSDH is also participating in the establishment of the National Climate Assessment

Companies are ready to take action to reduce their carbon emissions

Invitation – The Paris Agreement vs the IPCC 1.5 report – are we on track? – 27 November 2018

Invitation – Sustainable Transitions in Business Conference – 29 November 2018

The “For a Sustainable Future” Prizes have been awarded

Time is pressing – new business models are necessary

We have 12 years to limit climate change catastrophe, warns UN

Companies can play an important role in promoting the uptake of sustainable lifestyles

BUDAPEST ENERGY SUMMIT – 3-6th December 2018

Irén Márta, Managing Director of BCSDH, has been awarded a Pro Facultate Prize

The Voluntary National Review of Hungary on the Sustainable Development Goals has been conducted with the assistance of BCSDH

Hybrid corn, and consecrated mineral well water – report from the BCSDH Weekend

Sustainability reporting GRI Certified 16-hour Training in Budapest- 13-14 September

THE ENERGY SECTOR IS NOT FOR GUYS ONLY! CALL FOR APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: 2 June, 2018

BCSDH urges regional and corporate cooperation

Member companies of BCSDH are committed to the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs)

WBCSD report from Davos

New participation record for the BCSDH Future Leaders Talent Program

The first-ever Europe-wide strategy on plastics has been adopted

Irén Márta represented the BCSDH at the One Planet Summit

New Head of the BCSDH’s Future Leaders Program

Thirty-one apple trees for a business lunch?

Gábor Földvári wins the BCSDH Future Leaders Talent Program’s scholarship

COP23 – WBCSD news from Bonn

Corporations Advance the Cause of Sustainability – BCSDH Survey 2017

Irén Márta has become the Embassador of Sustainability

KPMG Business breakfast on sustainability reporting practices – BCSDH panel discussion – 23 November

People: the key to the future – The first For a Sustainable Future Prizes are presented

Irén Márta was the final presentator of SUSCO Budapest 2017

Women and Science – in education, research and business – Conference – 26-27 October

Our new member: PricewaterhouseCoopers Hungary Ltd

Flexibility is the basis of a sustainable labour market – Report on the CEO Roundtables

Focus on the environment – Green Frog Award

Trust transforms business

Swiss Business Day – Innovation and Talent – 22nd November 2017.

BCSDH Alumni was the guest of Gajus Scheltema

BCSDH weekend with chocolate Santa Clauses and fish ladders

Are we moving toward an employers’, or employees’ market?

WBCSD President’s Letter to G20: We must keep the Paris Agreement a priority

CEO Guide to SDGs

New Action 2020 Project Manager at BCSDH

The Business Council has been taking sustainability seriously for 10 years

The fourth year of the ‘Future Leaders’ Talent program has started with a record number of participants

Transparency contributes to business success

New Head of Future Leaders Program of BCSDH

Women and climate change

CIRCULAR ECONOMY- SUSTAINABLE FLOW MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE – THE DUTCH EXPERIENCE

We have to stop talking and start walking

WBCSD Sustainable Materials cluster has launched the MarketplaceHUB

SUSCO Budapest 2016 – Water and the City

The world-famous French climate veteran did not travel, but still visited Hungary

Ministers approve EU ratification of Paris Agreement

India ratifies Paris climate agreement

Regardless of size and industry, climate change poses a risk to all businesses

Budapest Energy Summit, 5-6 December 2016

Which is the greenest, happiest country in the world?

GRI certified Sustainability reporting – GRI G4 training

Every business depends on nature for success

World Water Week in Stockholm, 28 August – 2 September, 2016

LIFE Climate Programme

Successful BCSDH Alumni start

“By 2025 most cities will have committed to over 50% CO2 reduction.”

Toward a Circular Economy – From waste to resource, Conference

Combating climate change may have over five thousand billion dollars of business potential on a global basis

European Commission consults on non-binding guidelines on disclosure of non-financial information by certain large companies

New president at BCSDH

Future Leaders Talent Program Alumni Club is established

BCSDH was approached to join the Corporate Advisory Board of Faculty of Business Administration in Corvinus University of Budapest

GRI certified Sustainability reporting – GRI G4 training

The third year of „Future Leaders” Talent program started off with large number of participants

Message from the President of WBCSD about COP21

The business sector opened a new chapter

It does not work without a leader…

Gran Prize Innovative Interdisciplinary Award

Improving Harmony between People and Nature through Linking Science and Policy

‘Future Leaders’ Talent Program 2016 – Application is now open

János Áder, President of Hungary, places great importance on identifying the sustainability goals of Hungary

International conference ‘Business that Changes the World’ – 20-21 October 2015

The SDG Compass Helps Companies Take Action on New UN Goals

SUSCO Budapest 2015 – Regional Conference on Sustainability, 8 October 2015

‘Future Leaders’ Scholarship Program – open for university student’s

A new leader at the BCSDH

HuGBC & WorldGBC course: Creating and Managing Greener Workspaces

We need Change Leaders – Be the next to join Action 2020 Hungary

BCSDH has joined János Áder’s call to action – Let’s deliver a simple message to world leaders: take climate action now!

Central European Deloitte survey

In less than 8 Months, Humanity exhausts Earth’s budget for the year

Climate change: Obama unveils Clean Power Plan

Measuring, valuing and managing a company’s social impacts: A call for collaboration

The Civil, scientific and business experts around the table – Action 2020 Hungary reloaded

Competitiveness and transparency are closely linked

Economic growth and environment protection hand in hand – this is the sole road to sustainability

Gran Prize Innovative Award 2015

The new Communications Manager of BCSDH has been introduced

The position of ‘Head of Corporate Programs’ at BCSDH

Commencement of the Future Leaders’ Talent Program 2015

Climate Week Paris 2015

EWA Spring Days 2015

Janos Pasztor appointed to UN Assistant Secretary-General on Climate Change

New directorate for sustainable environment at President’s Office

Lima Climate Change Conference – December 2014

New WBCSD issue brief identifies solutions to scaling up business action on human rights

To improve company sustainability, a more stable and predictable external environment is required

“Future leaders” talent program participants got certificates

BCSDH presents: Action 2020 Hungary

Action 2020 Hungary

JOINING FORCES FOR BUSINESS ACTION ON SDGs

Mutual event of NESsT and BCSDH – Sharing hot chocolate for shared value

“Future Leaders” Talent Program- half way through the journey

Resource Efficiency – Worth Investing In – Green Week 2014 Satellite Event

CEE CSR Summit, CSR Marketplace and CSR Workshop

GRI celebrates new era for non-financial information disclosure in the EU

WBCSD Urban Infrastructure Initiative – Final Report

Building a Resilient Power Sector

Biodiversity for Business

Social Innovation Tournament

“Transparency, Disclosure Practices and Integrity of Hungarian State Owned Enterprises”

The competition: Social & Business Co-Creation: collaboration for impact

“Driving Forward – Business Breakfast about Sustainable Transport”

Gran Prize Innovative Interdisciplinary Award

CEEweb for Biodiversity

“Managing Green Building Projects”

“Business Breakfasts for Sustainable Development” – “Creating Shared Value (CSV): A sustainable business model”

World Economic Forum publication spotlights Action2020

WBCSD Releases New Report on Improving the Effectiveness of Non-Financial Reporting

New companies joined the BCSDH’s Recommendation for business leaders

GRI certified Sustainability reporting – GRI G4 training

Sustainability is more than an option – it is core business

Sustainability from the Aspect of Community Investments 2013 Conference and Community Investments Award

Water valuation – Building the business case

Budapest Water Summit

New members in BCSD Hungary

The latest changes in compliance legislation and new international trends

CSR seminar with Mr. Jan Peter Balkenende

Gran Prize Giving Ceremony and Gala Dinner

Measuring socio-economic impact – A WBCSD guide for business

WBCSD Guidance for Accounting & Reporting Corporate GHG Emissions in the Chemical Sector Value Chain

New Members in BCSDH

Green Business Forum: Embrace Sustainability

CSR MarketPlace 2013: Emphasis on shared values

Business Breakfasts about Sustainable Development – Beyond Words – ethical business conduct in everyday operation

Business Breakfasts about Sustainable Development – guest speaker András Gyenes, executive director, Unilever Hungary

Biomass Carbon Neutrality

Members of BCSD Hungary on the Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable corporations

CSR Marketplace 2013 and European CSR Award

Vision 2050 revision

The Complex Interpretation of Corporate Sustainability – Recommendation for business leaders

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