What actions can businesses and universities take to make a real impact on environmental protection? Is the circular economy the key to combating fast fashion and greenwashing? How can cities support sustainable development? Join us at Welcome Centre UG for Sustainability Day, where we will explore answers to these pressing questions. The event will bring together experts in CSR, circular economy, and sustainability, who will share their knowledge and experiences.
Highlights
- March 21, 2024
- 10:00 – 14:00
- Welcome Centre || Library of the University of Gdansk
On the program:
- Inspiring lectures by experts from Poland, Germany and France
- Panel discussion on the future of sustainable business and cities
- Q&A session – your chance to talk with the speakers
- Charity collection for animal shelters
- Vege refreshments for participants
- Tree planting – “Let’s Grow Together”
Detailed agenda of the event:
10:00 – 10:15 | Opening ceremony
10:15 – 11:00 | CSR in practice – how businesses can change the world for the better, Janina Heel (CSR Manager, Elis)
11:05 – 11:50 | Fast Fashion – what we wear matters, Virginie Little (Greenfinity)
11:55 – 12:40 | Sustainable City is not enough, Prof. Anna Wojewnik-Filipkowska (University of Gdansk)
12:45 – 13:15 | Panel Discussion: How Can We Act for a More Sustainable Future?
Panelists: Janina Heel, Virginie Little, Prof. Anna Wojewnik-Filipkowska
Moderator: Katarzyna Krynska
13:15 – 13:30 | Summary of the event
13:30 – 14:00 | Symbolic planting of a tree at BUG!
The event is organized by the Center for Student and Doctoral Activities of UG. The event is organized in cooperation with the Library of the University of Gdansk, the Office of Cooperation and Internationalization of UG and the Center for Sustainable Development of the University of Gdansk.
Source: Center for Student and Doctoral Activities UG