From regulation to action – SoS.25

SoS.25

Sustainability osapiens Summit

14 - 15 May 2025  |  Mannheim, Germany

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ONE PLANET ONE HUB ONE EVENT. Sustainability osapiens Summit 2025 Motto. Experts discuss the latest ESG trends – From CSRD to EUDR, SoS.25 panels offer practical strategies for sustainable corporate governance.

ONE PLANET

Sustainability as a shared responsibility 

From space, the Earth is one - no borders, no divisions, just one unified system. In business, sustainability follows the same principle: global challenges require collective action. ESG regulations are reshaping global industries and companies need to integrate them seamlessly into their operations.

The Sustainability osapiens Summit 2025 unites decision-makers, industry leaders and innovators - because there is only one planet, and together we drive ESG progress. 

 

ONE HUB

The digital platform for ESG compliance 

True transformation requires intelligent solutions.  The osapiens HUB enables companies to effortlessly integrate ESG regulations into their business processes. It ensures compliance, reduces risks and increases operational efficiency - turning regulatory challenges into strategic advantages.

At SoS.25, we will demonstrate how digital innovation, AI-driven compliance and automated ESG reporting are redefining Corporate Sustainability.

ONE EVENT

The future of ESG compliance in one place

A single event can lead to a movement. The Sustainability osapiens Summit 2025 is where ESG pioneers, industry leaders and regulatory experts come together to collaborate on navigating the evolving universe of CSRD, CSDDD, EUDR and more.

This is the flagship event for companies looking to future-proof their compliance strategies, leverage digital solutions, and drive measurable impact. Be part of SoS.25 and shape tomorrow's world.  

MODERATOR OF THE SUMMIT

CLAIRE DOOLE


Claire Doole, a former BBC presenter and live broadcaster, is one of Europe's most experienced moderators. With extensive knowledge of ESG, corporate sustainability, and regulatory frameworks, she has led high-profile discussions across Europe with world leaders, Fortune 500 CEOs, policymakers and sustainability experts, asking the questions that audiences want to know the answers to. With a career spanning over 15 years in live broadcasting, Claire brings energy, presence and journalistic precision to every event she hosts. 

SPECIAL GUEST

Teresa Ribera Rodríguez


Teresa Ribera, First Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Clean, Just and Competitive Transition and Commissioner for Competitiveness under the second Von der Leyen Commission. She drives decarbonisation, clean tech investment, and industrial transformation while safeguarding social fairness. Additionally, she modernizes EU competition policy to strengthen innovation and global competitiveness of European companies.

MODERATOR OF THE SUMMIT

CLAIRE DOOLE


Claire Doole, a former BBC presenter and live broadcaster, is one of Europe's most experienced moderators. With extensive knowledge of ESG, corporate sustainability, and regulatory frameworks she has led high-profile discussions across Europe with world leaders, Fortune 500 CEOs, policymakers and sustainability experts, asking the questions that audiences want to know the answers to. With a career spanning over 15 years in live broadcasting, Claire brings energy, presence and journalistic precision to every event she hosts. 

WHAT TO EXPECT AT SoS.25

1800+
Attendees

150+
Speakers

20+
Tracks

This year's Speakers

Learn more about the voices behind this year’s keynotes, tracks, and masterclasses.

Cem Özdemir at SoS.25
BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN

Cem Özdemir
Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture and Federal Minister of Education and Research

Gunther Beger at SoS.25
UNIDO

Gunther Beger
Managing Director of the Directorate for SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation, at UNIDO

Madeline Muga at SoS.25
Fairtrade Africa

Madeline Muga

Strategy and Impact Director at Fairtrade Africa

Dr. Thomas Schulte at SoS.25
Bosch

Dr. Thomas Schulte
Senior Vice President bei BOSCH

Franziska Zibold at SoS.25
EU

Franziska Zibold
Policy Analyst at European Commission


Elmé Coetzer-Boersma at SoS.25
GLOBALG.A.P.

Elmé Coetzer-Boersma
Managing Director of GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH

Anton Harslem at SoS.25
Kuehne+Nagel

Anton Harslem
Human Rights Officer at Kuehne+Nagel

Tommy Stellmacher at SoS.25
REWE Digital

Tommy Stellmacher
Director at REWE Digital

MEET OUR PARTNERS

ON STAGE AND AT THE EXHIBITION


See more SoS.25 Partners
UNIDO

PATRON OF SoS.25

Dr. Gerd Müller


Dr. Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), has taken on the patronage of the Sustainability osapiens Summit 2025.


"Progress demands partnership. Together, we can drive sustainable industrialization that benefits people, planet, and prosperity.”


With his commitment to global cooperation and sustainable development, Dr. Müller emphasizes the importance of collaboration across sectors and regions to successfully address the challenges of our time.

DAY 1

  wednesday,   14 MAY

KEYNOTES

10:00 – 12:15

How Sustainability pays off.

Using ESG reporting to increase shareholder value

GS Sustain   |   Evan Tylenda, Head of EMEA GS Sustain

United Nations Industrial Development Organisation

The impact of transparent supply chains on the global south

FAITRADE Africa   |   Madeline Njeri Muga, Strategy and Impact Director

Regulatory Evolution: ESRS & CSRD Updates 

EFRAG   |   Saskia Slomp, CEO

The Hidden Algorithm of Agriculture

GLOBALG.A.P.   |   Elmé Coetzer-Boersma, Managing Director

From Data Overload to Trusted Insights:

Effective Governance for Sustainability Data

Forrester   |   Raluca Alexandru, Analyst

The challenge of evolving CSRD from burden to opportunity

IDC   |   Katharina Grimme, Associate VP

ESG Reporting strategy and value driven aspects

KPMG   |   Dr. Jan-Hendrik Gnändiger, Partner, Global & EMA Lead ESG Reporting, Head of Sustainability & Governance Advisory

more speakers to be announced

12:30 – 14:00   LUNCH

AFTERNOON TRACKS

14:00 – 18:00

DISCLOSURE & REPORTING

  • CSRD, Disclosure Management & EU Taxonomy

    WELCOME

    osapiens - Judith Goller, Product Specialist



    EFFICIENT SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

    KPMG SUSTAINABILITY MANAGED SERVICES & CLIMATE RISK ANALYSIS – FROM REPORTING TO STRATEGY

    KPMG - Lisa Schosser, Partner  & Timo Herold



    STRATEGIC ESG REPORTING WITH THE OSAPIENS HUB

    GETTING STARTED WITHOUT TIME PRESSURE 

    BFE Institut für Energie und Umwelt GmbH - Alexa Staack, Teamlead Climate and Sustanability 

    osapiens - Judith Goller, Product Specialist



    REPORTING IN PRACTICE

    TECHNICAL INSIGHTS INTO IMPLEMENTATION AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

    osapiens - Marie Kuschik, Founder's Associate



    INSIGHTS INTO CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS

    EFRAG - Richard Boessen, Digital reporting XBRL Expert 



    THE IMPORTANCE OF ESG CONTROLS AND GOVERNANCE

    KPMG - Bansi Wikash



    CUSTOMER CASE: SCHUNK

    SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING AND BEST PRACTICES: CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE FROM THE HUB –CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

    Schunk - Jörg Kühn, Head of Global Sustainability



    END-TO-END REPORTING – FROM DATA COLLECTION TO DISCLOSURE MANAGEMENT

    osapiens -  Kieran Pierce



    EU TAXONOMY & CAPITAL MARKETS

    THEORY & PRACTICE

    Goldman Sachs - Evan Tylenda, Head of EMEA GS Sustain



    EU TAXONOMY IN PRACTICE

    LIVE DEMO & CUSTOMER INSIGHTS

    osapiens - Frances Kärsten & Innomotics, Alexander Walz 



    PANEL DISCUSSION

    CHALLENGES & BEST PRACTICES IN ESG-REPORTING

    Goldman Sachs, EFRAG, osapiens, KPMG, Schunk

PRODUCT COMPLIANCE & TRACEABILITY

  • EUDR

    WELCOME & EUDR KEYNOTE

    osapiens - Patrick Lanz, Product Expert



    EUDR FOR DUMMIES

    NOW AVAILABLE

    ERM - Apolline Louvert, Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change Consultant 

    osapiens - Frauke Vogt, Product Specialist



    HOW THE EUDR AFFECTS YOUR COMPANY

    EUDR LEGAL REQUIREMENTS & KEY CHALLENGES

    Cattwyk



    INSIDE THE ENGINE

    HOW THE OSAPIENS HUB FOR EUDR DRIVES COMPLIANCE

    osapiens



    THE LEGAL COMPANION

    WHAT'S NEW AND WHAT'S NEXT IN EUDR

    Cattwyk



    Q&A

    osapiens & Cattwyk



    CUSTOMER CASE: OBI

    EUDR COMPLIANCE IN RETAIL

    OBI - Melanie Schittek, Advanced Expert Social & Environmental Compliance



    AUTOMATING EUDR COMPLIANCE

    INTEGRATION, TRIGGERS, FUNCTIONALITIES & WORKFLOWS

    osapiens



    CUSTOMER CASE: EGGER GmbH

    AUTOMATION AND INTEGRATION PROCESSES IN THE OSAPIENS HUB FOR EUDR 

    X-IT and Fritz EGGER GmbH



    WHAT'S NEW? 

    DEMO AND NEW FEATURES OF THE OSAPIENS HUB FOR EUDR

    osapiens - Patrick Lanz, Product Expert



    GET ON BOARD

    BEST PRACTICES & KEY INSIGHTS FOR A SMOOTH EUDR IMPLEMENTATION

    osapiens



    CUSTOMER CASE: NEUMANN KAFFEE GRUPPE

    OSAPIENS HUB FOR EUDR AT NKG:

    INSIGHTS FROM A SUSTAINABILITY-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER

    Esentri - Dr. Christoph Stallkamp, Head of Sustainable Business Solutions

    Neumann Kaffee Gruppe - Jette Brandauer, Sustainability Manager



    ROUNDTABLE + Q&A

    DIFFERENT STAKEHOLDERS ON ONE MISSION: SOLVING EUDR CHALLENGES

    UNIDO (Farmers), Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (Wholesaler), Obi (Retailer), KPMG (Consulting), Cattwyk (Legal), osapiens (Platform)

  • Digital Product Passport

    WELCOME & OPENING

    THE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT AS A CATALYST FOR COMPLIANCE & INNOVATION 

    osapiens - Monja Proschka, Account Executive



    COMPLIANCE IN THE DIGITAL AGE

    TURNING COMPLEXITY INTO OPPORTUNITY 

    KPMG - Dr. Thomas Uhlig, Partner KPMG Law & Gerd Krause, Partner KPMG Regulatory Advisory



    DEMO: FROM CHAOS TO CLARITY

    HOW OSAPIENS TRANSFORMS PRODUCT COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT 

    osapiens - Frederik Hensel, Product Specialist



    FROM OBLIGATION TO OPPORTUNITY: 

    COMPLIANCE AS A BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

    VDE - Dr. Marvin Böll



    BREAKING BARRIERS

    HOW DATA STANDARDIZATION IS RESHAPING SUSTAINABILITY

    Vorwerk - Dr. Jens Giegerich, Head of Technical Regulatory Affairs



    Q&A

    osapiens



    THE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT

    UNIFYING PRODUCT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

    GS1 - Thomas Fell, CEO



    CUSTOMER CASE: OTTO

    CO-CREATING THE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT

    Otto GmbH & Co. KGaA - Alexander Rhetz, Head of Quality & Compliance Management



    THE NEXT FRONTIER

    THE FUTURE OF OSAPIENS HUB FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

    osapiens - Maike Jansen, Product Manager



    PANEL DISCUSSION

    THE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT - BRIDGING COMPLIANCE & SUSTAINABILITY

    Vorwerk, Fraunhofer, Wuppertal Institut, VDE, DIN, European Comission, ZVEI, osapiens

  • Carbon Footprint & Carbon Credits

    WELCOME

    osapiens, Philipp Langhanke



    FROM OBLIGATION TO OPPORTUNITY

    INTRODUCTION TO CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATIONS

    osapiens, Raphaela Spykmann



    YOUR OBLIGATIONS

    THE REGULATORY LANDSCAPE AROUND CARBON FOOTPRINT

    KPMG - Ulrike Bos



    EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE

    ACCELARATE YOUR CORPORATE CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATION WITH osapiens HUB FOR CCF

    osapiens - Mirja Bittrich



    YOUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY, OUR COMMITMENT

    A CLOSER LOOK AT OSAPIENS' CUSTOMER ONBOARDING

    osapiens, Tatiana Valez



    CUSTOMER CASE: EINHELL

    A STEP TOWARDS SUSATAINABILITY

    KEY INSIGHTS FROM TOOL MANUFACTURER EINHELL'S CARBON FOOTPRINT CALCULATIONS

    Einhell - Rebecca Lehmann, Head of Global Sustainability



    LOOK BEYOND THE PRESENT

    USE THE XDC MODEL TO ASSESS THE CLIMATE COMPATIBILTY OF YOUR CORPORATE ACTIVITIES

    right. based on science - Sebastian Müller



    UNLOCKING GREENGROWTH

    CO2-STEERING TO ENABLE A 1.5°C CLIMATE TRANSITION PLAN

    MHP - Simon-Alexander Appel



    SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY

    EASILY CALCULATE THE PRODUCT CARBON FOOTPRINT WITH OSAPIENS HUB FOR PCF

    osapiens, Thibaud Herrmann



    WHERE THE PATH LEADS

    OSAPIENS' CARBON FOOTPRINT ROADMAP

    osapiens, Raphaela Spykmann



    PANEL DISCUSSION | Q&A

    KPMG, Einhell, right. based on science, MHP - A Porsche Company, osapiens

  • Traceability Food

    WELCOME

    osapiens, Michael Frank



    OSAPIENS HUB FOR TRACK & TRACE FOOD

    READY FOR TRACEABILITY: FUTURE-PROOF TRACEABILITY FOR RETAILERS AND FOOD MANUFACTURERS

    osapiens, Carsten Mohr



    OSAPIENS: ON THE FRONTLINE OF TRACEABILITY: 

    THE SUPPLIER’S PERSPECTIVE

    Katharina Kuprat



    CSB - SEAMLESS TRACEABILITY: CONNECTING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS TO THE SUPPLY CHAIN

    Dieter Beitz



    EFFICIENCY AND ANIMAL WELFARE: 

    DIGITAL MONITORING OF LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT (PILOT PROJECT NL FROM MSD)

    MSD Animal Health, Technology Solutions - Alex Berner



    AUTOMATING PRODUCT COMPLIANCE IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY: 

    STREAMLINING CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION

    osapiens

  • Traceability TPD

    THE THREE MAJOR TRENDS IN EU TPD

    osapiens - Leonhard Kipphan



    CUSTOMER CASE: HELWIT

    TRACK & TRACE FOR SNUS IN NORWAY

    Helwit - Michel Shafi



    CUSTOMER CASE: PT DJARUM

    EU TPD FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A MANUFACTURER OUTSIDE EU

    PT Djarum - Edwin Purwanto



    CUSTOMER CASE: LOGISTA

    TRACK & TRACE FOR PREMIUM CUBAN CIGARS

    Logista - Jose Maria O'Kean



    // COFFEE & NETWORKING //



    CUSTOMER CASE: ANOTHER SNUS COMPANY (LOOP)

    TRACK & TRACE FOR NICOTINE POUCHES

    Another Snus Company (Loop) - Victor Wong



    CUSTOMER CASE: ALHAMRA

    TRACK & TRACE FOR SHISHA TOBACCO

    Alhamra - Thomas Däubler



    CUSTOMER CASE: SOCAB

    PRODUCT AUTHENTICATION AND T&T

    Socab - Sven Pracht



    CUSTOMER CASE: SUXIN

    TRACK & TRACE IN CHINA

    Suxin - Samy Lee



    CUSTOMER CASE: TRACK & SOLVE

    TRACK & TRACE AS A SERVICE FOR PREMIUM CIGAR BRANDS

    Track & Solve - Timothy Forman



    CUSTOMER CASE: MCCHRYSTAL

    TRACK & TRACE FOR SNUFF IN UK AND EU

    McChrystal - Charles McChrystal

RESILIENCE & RISK MANAGEMENT

  • Due Diligence

    WELCOME & INTRO

    osapiens - Leonie Ganser, Account Executive



    LEGAL OVERVIEW

    KEY SUPPLY CHAIN DUE DILIGENCE TOPICS FOR 2025

    Graf von Westphalen



    INTRO – OSAPIENS HUB FOR DUE DILIGENCE

    osapiens - Mareike Vogt, Product Specialist



    RESILIENCE, EFFICIENCY, GROWTH

    CHANGING THE ESG NARRATIVE FROM COMPLIANCE TO VALUE CREATION ALONG THE SUPPLY CHAIN

    TURNING REGULATIONS INTO BUSINESS

    KPMG - Julia Ruf, Partner Performance & Strategy - Enterprise Performance



    UNLOCKING BUSINESS VALUE

    HOW HYMER GOES BEYOND COMPLIANCE

    Erwin Hymer Group - Volker Hessel, Head of Sustainability



    THE OMNIBUS LAW AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON SUPPLY CHAIN DUE DILIGENCE

    Graf von Westphalen



    ROADMAP FOR COMPLIANCE TOPICS

    osapiens - Christoph Rechsteiner, Lead Product Manager & Integration Expert



    BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAINS

    THE KEY TO SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS SUCCESS

    KPMG - Alexander Weissmann



    SEAMLESS SUPPLIER COMMUNICATION & RISK MANAGEMENT

    OUT OF THE BOX & BEYOND

    osapiens - Mareike Vogt, Product Specialist 



    ENHANCING SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRITY 

    WITH EVIDENCE CHECKS AND AUDITS

    TÜV, Sara Brandimarti, Global Head of Sustanability 



    GEOPOLITICAL INSIGHTS

    STRENGTHENING SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE

    Dieter Overath, Senior Advisor to UNIDO and osapiens, former CEO of Fairtrade Germany



    ROADMAP FOR SUPPLY CHAIN RISK

    MANAGEMENT TOPICS

    osapiens - Christoph Rechsteiner, Lead Product Manager & Integration Expert



    THE POWER OF ALIGNMENT

    HOW SUSTAINABILITY & PROCUREMENT ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE TOGETHER

    Fairtrade, Graf von Westphalen, osapiens, .KPMG

  • NIS-2

    WELCOME & INTRO

    VICCON - Dr. Swantje Westpfahl



    THE INVISIBLE ATTACKERS IN YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN

    WHY EVERY COMPANY IS AFFECTED

    VICCON - Dr. Swantje Westpfahl



    NIS-2 – THE GAME CHANGER

    WHAT COMPANIES NEED TO KNOW NOW

    VICCON - Dr. Swantje Westpfahl



    WHEN THE FIREWALL CATCHES FIRE 

    REAL BUSINESS CASES AND STATISTICS

    VICCON - Sophia Zimmer



    // COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING //



    SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY 2.0 

    HOW THE OSAPIENS HUB MINIMIZES RISKS

    osapiens - Christoph Rechensteiner



    BCM DECODED 

    THE RESCUE PARACHUTE FOR YOUR COMPANY

    VICCON - Dr. Sarah Torres



    CYBERSECURITY IN THE SPOTLIGHT

    EXPERT PANEL ON DIGITAL CORPORATE DEFENSE

    VICCON - Dr. Swantje Westpfahl



    CLOSE UP

    VICCON - Dr. Swantje Westpfahl

ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

  • ISO 50001

    Why ISO 50001? Legal Context and Strategic Starting Point


    VALERI in Action: Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Energy Efficiency Measures


    EnEfG Implementation: What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?


    Implementing ISO 50001: One Standard, Many Paths


    Technology Deep Dive: Real-World Meetering   Application


    Technical Levers for Energy Efficiency and Cost Reduction


    A Day in the Life of an Energy Manager: Reporting, Realities and Routines


    Energy Performance Indicators: Proving Efficiency Gains with Smart Metrics


    Integrated Management Systems (ISO 14001 & 50001) and Their Synergies with the CSRD


    One HUB - fulfillment of the ISO 50001 standard with osapiens


    PDCA, Finance & Controlling: How to Communicate Energy Strategy to the Board


    Energy procurement - using market volatility to your advantage


    Expert Panel: Connecting the Dots – Energy, Strategy & ESG


GLOBALG.A.P. and Beyond

  • GLOBALG.A.P. and Beyond – Exploring New Frontiers

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION

    GLOBALG.A.P. - Elme Coetzer-Boersma



    NAVIGATING EVOLVING SUPPLY CHAIN EXPECTATIONS

    Moderator: Angelo Lazo 

    Panelists: Dr. Lothar Harings (Cattwyk Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG), Johan Cronje (GLOBALG.A.P.), Ignacio Antequera (GLOBALG.A.P.), Nolan Quiros (GLOBALG.A.P.)



    VISUALIZATION & RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DECISION-MAKING

    Moderator: Roberta Anderston

    Panelists: Gerard Martin (SA Wine), Wyatt Maysey (Taylor Farms), Severine Maldes (Blue Whale)



    // COFFEE BREAK //




    ENABLING FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS FOR DIVERSE NEEDS

    Moderator: GLOBALG.A.P. - Johan Cronje

    Panelists: Richard Schouten (Fresh Produce Center), Carlos Suarez (US Grains Council)



    CLOSING DISCUSSION & FUTURE OUTLOOK

    GLOBALG.A.P. - Ignacio Antequera 



    FINAL REMARKS & NEXT STEPS 

    GLOBALG.A.P.  - Elmé Coetzer-Boersma 

DAY 2

  THURSDAY,  15 MAY

KEYNOTES

10:00 – 12:30

How NKG is using the osapiens HUB as a platform

Neumann Kaffee Gruppe   |   Jette Brandauer, Sustainability Manager

The importance of Standards. Data for Sustainability

KPMG   |   Stephan Fetsch, EMA Head of Retail and Consumer Goods

GS1   |   Thomas Fell, CEO

Einhell's osapiens HUB for Corprorate Carbon Footprint (CCF)

Implementation: Key insights & Takeaways

Einhell   |   Rebecca Lehmann, Head of Global Sustainability

Streamlined by Design: Escaping Order-Based Complexity

REWE Digital   |   Tommy Stellmacher, Director Procurement Solutions

DS Smith's journey on EUDR Compliance

DS Smith   |   Sakis Miliotis, IT Director Paper & Recycling

DS Smith   |   Sabina Nedelciu, Sustainability Director 

CUSTOMER TALK

Navigating through the Alphabet soup of ESG with the osapiens HUB

solo midocean   |   Marcea van Doorn, ESG Manager

Verdantix Turning Data into Resilience

Rethinking Sustainability in Supply Chains

verdantix   |   Elisa Molero, Industry Analyst

more speakers to be announced

12:30 – 14:00   LUNCH

AFTERNOON TRACKS

14:00 – 15:45

  • Healthcare | Pharma, Medical Devices, Hospitals

    NACHHALTIGKEITSCHANCEN ENTFESSELN 

    WIE KANN SICH NACHHALTIGKEITSMANAGEMENT WEITERENTWICKELN?

    Falk Momentum - Dr. Maximilian Jungmann, Founder and CEO of Momentum Novum and of FALK Momentum



    CUSTOMER CASE: JOHANNITER GMBH

    CSRD IN DER PRAXIS

    EIN ERFAHRUNGSBERICHT AUS DEM KLINIKALLTAG

    Johanniter GmbH - Gabi Thurn, Leitung Nachhaltigkeit 



    LEGAL STATUS QUO UND AUSBLICK

    WAS KOMMT BEI LKSG, CSDDD UND EUDR AUF UNTERNEHMEN ZU?

    Cattwyk - Dr. Hartmut Henninger & Lisa Koop



    VOM GESETZ ZUR GELEBTEN PARTNERSCHAFT

    WIE EINKAUFSGEMEINSCHAFTEN UND KLINIKGRUPPEN GEMEINSAM NACHHALTIGKEITSZIELE ERREICHEN

    Prospitalia, Jens-Patrick Schulz

    SRH Kliniken - Nils Koch



    CUSTOMER CASE: LOHMANN RAUSCHER

    LKSG & EUDR KONKRET

    UMSETZUNG AM BEISPIEL EINES MEDIZINPRODUKTHERSTELLERS

    Lohmann Rauscher - Alana-Janel Waldecker



    ESG IM GESUNDHEITSWESEN

    WAS JETZT ZÄHLT

    KPMG - Philipp Wacker



    NACHHALTIGKEITSSTRATEGIE EINER KLINIKGRUPPE

    MIT PRAXISBEISPIEL ZUM LCA-PROJEKT

    Sana Kliniken AG - Clemens Jüttner, Chief Sustainability Officer

  • Retail & Consumer Goods | Food & Non-Food

    –––SHORT-TERM TRENDS IN RETAIL (FOOD)–––



    BEST PRACTICE EUDR IN RETAIL 

    REWE Digital, Tommy Stellmacher



    PRACTICAL INSIGHTS INTO EUDR FROM A SWEETS PRODUCER'S PERSPECTIVE

    STORCK, Markus Rietmann




    –––MID-TERM CRUCIAL TRENDS (FOOD & NON-FOOD)–––



    THE IMPACT OF DUE DILLIENCE (CSDDD, LKSG) IN RETAIL



        CURRENT LEGAL CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS 

        Cattwyk, Lothar Harings 



    THE IMPACT OF PRODUCT COMPLIANCE IN RETAIL 



        PRODUCT COMPLIANCE IN THE RETAIL 
        INDUSTRY 

        Otto GmbH & Co. KGaA, Alexander Rhetz




    –––LONG-TERM TRENDS IN RETAIL (FOOD & NON-FOOD)–––



    CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND THE DIGITAL PRODUCT PASS 



        SUSTAINABILITY AS DRIVER FOR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 

        KPMG, Uta Steffen-Holderbaum



        DIGITAL PRODUCT PASSPORT IN RETAIL 

        KPMG, Kai Fabian Henke



    WHY A SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY MATTERS

    BASED ON A USE CASE FROM A COMPANY MOVING APPROX. 10% OF THE WORLD’S GREEN COFFEE (NEUMANN KAFFEE GRUPPE)

    Esentri, Robert Szilinski



    PANEL DISCUSSION WITH

    Tommy Stellmacher, Rewe Digital

    Markus Rietmann, Storck

    Alexander Rhetz, OTTO

    Stefan Fetsch, KPMG

    Lothar Harings, Cattwyk

    Robert Szilinski, Esentri

  • Technical Industries | Mobility, Machine Manufacturing, Electronics

    EUDR: PODIUM DISCUSSION

    ContiTech - Marco Birsete & Phil Ringelmann



    EUDR: Latest Updates of published Guidance and FAQ Documents

    Graf von Westphalen 



    CSRD: FROM CARBON FOOTPRINT TO ESG REPORTING

    HOW MANUFACTURERS CAN MEET CSRD REQUIREMENTS



    CCF: DECARBONIZATION 

    FROM MEASURES TO ROADMAP - DERIVING APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO REACH YOUR DECARBONIZATION GOALS IN A DYNAMIC ENIRONMENT

    H&Z Consulting, Sven Steinert 



    NIS-2: MANUFACTURING IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF HACKERS

    ENSURING INFORMATION SECURITY UNDER NIS-2

    Viccon - Henning Fromme, Dr. Swantje  Westphal

  • Utilities & Infrastructure | Energy, Water, Construction, Transportation & Logistics

    NIS-2: ENSURING COMPLIANCE ACROSS THE ENTIRE SUPPLY CHAIN

    A SPECIAL FOCUS ON UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE

    Viccon - Dr. Swantja Westphal



    FROM PROJECT TO IMPACT

    TRANSFORMING YOUR ORGANISATION

    :response - Arved Lüth, Founder and Managing Partner



    BEST PRACTICE - GERMAN SUPPLY CHAIN ACT

    CHALLENGES IN RISK MANAGEMENT IN AND AROUND LOGISTICS SECTOR

    Kühne & Nagel - Anton Harslem


    NAVIGATING INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES THROUGH CHALLENGES OF THE GERMAN ENERGY REGULATION SYSTEM

    KPMG - Tobias Adelnfang


    FROM NEXT-LEVEL REPORTING TO NEXT-LEVEL MANAGEMENT

    HOW CAN YOU GENERATE REAL BENEFITS WITH CSRD?

    MVV - Dr. Mathias Onischka

  • Technology, Media & Telecommunications by KPMG

    HOW TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ARE TACKLING NEW REQUIREMENTS

    KEY COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES AND HOW TO RESPOND STRATEGICALLY



    TURNING SCOPE 1 & 2 INTO BUSINESS ASSETS



    ENERGY DATA AS THE FOUNDATION FOR SMARTER DECISIONS AND REPORTING



    SCALING TRANSPARENCY AND AUTOMATION

    OSAPIENS HUB AS ENABLER OF REAL TRANSFORMATION



    FROM DATA CHAOS TO PROCESS EXCELLENCE

    TRANSFORMING COMPLIANCE, INNOVATION AND GROWTH

  • Services | Publishing Houses, Professional Services

    CATTWYK & EUDR

    LEGAL CLASSIFICATION

    Cattwyk - Max Jürgens



    FROM LAW TO ACTION

    WHAT THE EUDR REALLY MEANS FOR PUBLISHERS

    Procurement Next - Roberto Speranza 



    ONBOARDING DRIBBLING

    BRINGING DATA CLEANLY INTO PLAY



    EUDR ONBOARDING FROM A PUBLISHER'S PERSPECTIVE

    WHAT REALLY MATTERS

    Funke Mediengruppe - Gundula Ullah 



    NETWORKING & EXCHANGE

    LESSONS, LEAKS & LEARNINGS

  • Fashion & Textile | Supply Chain Data Exchange

    TRACK INTRO

    osapiens, Andrea Spadaccini 



    THE REGULATION LANDSCAPE IN FASHION

    2B Policy - Baptiste Carriere-Pradal



    ROUND TABLE 

    osapiens - Andrea Spadaccini

    2B Policy - Baptiste Carriere-Pradal

    Gucci - Nevio Benvenuto

    Gruppo Mastrotto - Chiara Mastrotto

    Riopele - Jose Teixeira



    EXPERIENCE FROM PRODUCT LCA CALCULATION 

    Riopele - Albertina Reis



    HOW TECHNOLOGY CAN SIMPLIFY DATA COLLECTION AND EXCHANGE 

    Joao Isidoro

  • IT Solutions for Certification Bodies & Supply Chain Partners | GLOBALG.A.P. (Invitation only)

    WELCOME & CONTEXT-SETTING | 2:00 - 2:10

    GLOBALG.A.P. - Rawad Akkad


    Explain the importance of IT innovations in certification and supply chain transparency.


    REVOLUTIONIZING CERTIFICATION FOR CBS | 2:10 – 3:10

    osapiens - Julian Rahn, Daniel Schwarz

    GLOBALG.A.P. - Rawad Akkad + 1–2 Certification Bodies (CBs)


    The key drivers behind recent changes in certification processes.

    Enhancements to CertifierOS and how they improve efficiency and usability.

    Additional internal developments from GLOBALG.A.P. to better support CB needs.


    The programme will be continued in the Masterclass

  • DLG meets CSRD: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Crop Farming

    OPENING

    DLG - Freya von Czettritz (CEO)



    IMPULSE TO CURRENT REGULATORIES (CSRD/SBTI)

    Big Dutchman - Dr. Lina Sofie von Fricken (Global ESG Manager)



    HOW CAN CURRENT REGULATIONS BE MAPPED?

    osapiens



    PANEL DISCUSSION WITH INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS

    Moderation: 

    Lebensmittelpraxis, Hendrik Varnholt (Editor-in-Chief) 


    Panelists: 

    Nestlé, Anita Wälz

    Saat-Gut Plaußig Voges KG, Dr. Anna Catharina Voges

    Big Dutchman, Dr. Lina Sofie von Fricken

    DZ Bank, Christopher Braun


    OPEN SESSION

  • Shared Value Creation | UNIDO

    COOPERATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS FOR SHARED VALUE CREATION | 14:00 - 14:15

    UNIDO - Stefan Pahl


    BUSINESS MODELS FOR FAIR VALUE DISTRIBUTION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN SUPPLY CHAINS | 14:15–14:20

    KEDGE Business School - Joerg Hofstetter


    SPOTLIGHT: RAPID SCAN LEGISLATION NAVIGATOR | 14:20–14:25

    osapiens - Anais Amouzou


    ROUND TABLE: BEST PRACTICES FOR SHARED VALUE CREATION THROUGH STAKEHOLDER COOPERATION | 14:25–15:20 

    Rabeha Project - Taymour M. Ibrahim, Technical Expert

    Fairtrade Germany - Lara Hutt

    Yanfeng Automotive Interiors - Lenka Vargoncikova

    Part of the Solution - Pauline Taupin


    SHARED VALUE-CREATION: CONCEPTS AND MEASUREMENT | 15:20–15:40 

    Deloitte Hamburg - Prof. Hübscher

    Zeppelin University - Prof. Wieland


    CLOSING | 15:40 - 15:45

15:45 – 16:15   coffee break

MASTERCLASSES

16:15 – 17:00

  • IT Solutions & Supply Chain Partners by GLOBAL.G.A.P.

    MASTERCLASS: IT SOLUTIONS FOR CBS & SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERS | 4:15 – 5:15

    osapiens - Julian Rahn, Daniel Schwarz

    GLOBALG.A.P. - Rawad Akkad


    This Masterclass is designed to provide deeper insights into CertifyOS and SupplyChainOS, to further demonstrate how these IT solutions enhance certification management, improve efficiency and strengthen compliance tracking. Via a live demonstration,  attendees will better understand how these tools streamline processes, increase transparency, and support seamless data integration across the supply chain.


    FUTURE-READY CERTIFICATION TOOLS: WHAT’S NEXT? | 5:15 – 5:45 PM

    osapiens - Julian Rahn, Daniel Schwarz

    GLOBALG.A.P. - Rawad Akkad


    Closing Discussion & Next Steps | 5:45 – 6:00 PM

    GLOBALG.A.P. - Rawad Akkad


    Summary of key insights 

    Encouraging continued engagement in GLOBALG.A.P. and osapiens' digital transformation efforts.


  • GS1 Data4Sustainability – Insights to EUDR Standards

     More information will follow soon

  • Traceability for Technical Industries (user group)

     More information will follow soon

  • Women in Sustainable Business & ESG mentoring (open access)

     More information will follow soon

  • ESG Peers "Impact pays off" (open access)

     More information will follow soon

HIGHLIGHTS
FROM LAST YEAR

Networking at SoS.25

Meaningful connections, real conversations

At SoS.25, networking is at the heart of the experience. Meet sustainability leaders, industry experts, policymakers and professionals who are shaping the future of responsible business. From early-morning coffee to dedicated lounges and live sessions, the entire summit is designed to spark interaction and build valuable connections.

 

Our dedicated networking areas throughout the event provide a relaxed environment for informal discussion and collaboration.

Take advantage of of our networking hotspots

Where to connect:

  • Coffee & Croissants (starting at 8:30 a.m.)
    Start your day with a hot beverage and light breakfast before the program begins.
  • Country Lounges
    Located throughout the venue, these spaces offer a comfortable environment for deeper conversations. With multilingual experts our lounges ensure a seamless experience in each language to guide your discussions and share valuable insights.
  • Industry-Focused Networking Zones
    Looking to dive deeper into your field? Meet with professionals in your industry, such as supply chain sustainability, corporate compliance or regulatory affairs, in our dedicated industry-focused spaces.
  • ESG Peers Lounge
    Join a live podcast recording with leading voices in ESG – or simply drop by to meet others who are just as passionate about driving sustainability forward.

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Take advantage of the following

Networking Hotspots:

Coffee & Croissants

(starting at 8:30 a.m.) - Start your day with a hot beverage and light breakfast while you mingle with other attendees


Networking Lounges

Located throughout the venue, these spaces offer a comfortable environment for deeper conversations. To ensure a seamless experience for all, our lounges are available in different languages, with expert speakers in each language to guide your discussions and share valuable insights.


Industry-Focused Networking Zones

Meet with professionals in your industry, such as supply chain sustainability, corporate compliance or regulatory affairs, in our dedicated industry-focused spaces.


ESG Peers Lounge

Join us for a live podcast recording where industry experts and thought leaders engage in dynamic discussions. It's also the perfect place to connect with other attendees who share your passion for sustainability and ESG.


Whether you're looking to forge new partnerships, discuss industry trends or explore potential collaborations, SoS.25 is the place to be.

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Julia Piechotta

Event & Partner Coordinator


To become a Partner or ask a question please get in touch with me!

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