#2026 ESG SUMMIT


LIVE A hybrid event
streamed live on Facebook ,
Youtube and newsweek.ro
👉 October 26, 2026 at 17:00,
Pullman Hotel, Beijing-Vienna Hall

ABOUT THE SUMMIT

The ESG Summit, organised by Newsweek Romania, focuses on the impact of new sustainability requirements on companies. The discussions centre on reporting obligations, compliance costs and the measures needed to adapt business operations.

New environmental regulations and sustainability reporting requirements present challenges for companies, ranging from compliance obligations to the associated costs.

The summit will examine their impact on the business environment and the role of collaboration between authorities and companies in implementing the new requirements.

Environmental policies influence investment decisions and the use of resources.
Beyond simply complying with legislation, companies need technologies and partnerships that enable them to reduce consumption, prevent waste and improve operational efficiency.

The event programme is structured around two main themes: regulations, public policy and partnerships with the business community, and solutions and investments for the ESG transition. The discussions will cover energy efficiency technologies, the financing of circular economy projects and the responsible use of resources.
Examples of best practice, partnerships and implemented projects will also be presented, with a focus on concrete solutions for reducing waste and the efficient use of resources.

SPEAKERS

Diana Buzoianu

Member of Parliament, former Minister for the Environment, Water and Forests

Răzvan Popp

Head of Department, ASF

Silvia Vlăsceanu

Executive Director, HENRO

Cristian Teodor

Faculty of Agri-Food and Environmental Economics, ASE

Mihai Duță

Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Newsweek Romania

Ovidiu Rusu

Director, Sector 6 Local Food Bank

  • 17:00 - 17.05

    The opening address at the Summit

    Speaker: Mihai Duță

  • 17:05 – 17:50

    PANEL 1 – Regulations, public policies and partnerships with the business sector

    Topics for discussion:
    • Implementation of new environmental regulations and sustainability requirements
    • Collaboration between authorities and companies
    • Sustainability reporting and compliance
    • The role of public institutions in the green transition
    • Examples of best practice and public–private dialogue
    Speakers: Diana Buzoianu, Răzvan Popp, Silvia Vlăsceanu

  • 17.50 – 18:00

    Pause

  • 18:00 – 18:50

    PANEL 2 – Solutions and investments for the ESG transition

    Topics for discussion:
    • Technologies and solutions for energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact
    • Funding for energy efficiency and circular economy projects
    • Reducing waste and the efficient use of resources in business operations
    • Partnerships between companies, solution providers and organisations for high-impact projects
    • Examples of implemented projects and results achieved
    Speakeri:Prof. univ. dr. Cristian Teodor, Silvia Vlăsceanu, Ovidiu Rusu

PARTNERS