Presentation Title: Risk & Sustainability: Two sides of the same coin
Short presentation outline: This presentation will deliver the latest trends and best practices in risk management through the lens of sustainability. Risk measurement, management, performance and reporting are inextricably linked to key risk indicators (KRIs) captured during the sustainability materiality assessments as required by international standards and guidelines. C-level officers from Sustainability, IT, Operations, Finance, HR, Corporate Governance, Communications and other departments now work hand-in-hand to make sure that holistic enterprise risk management (ERM) approaches incorporate all risk factors that also contribute to sustainable development. This session will present how this is adopted by some of the world’s leading corporations and an implementation road map.
Michael Spanos, Managing Director, Global Sustain Group
Michael Spanos is the Founder & Managing Director of Global Sustain Group, an Expert Advisor to the European Commission on the Sustainable Development Goals, an AHC Group Senior Associate (USA), a former member of the secretariat of the United Nations Global Compact Network and a current member of the Advisory Board of the CEO Clubs in Greece and of the Sustainability Advisory Council of FMC Corp (USA). Michael leads projects in sustainability strategy, non-financial reporting, sustainability activities, performance and recognition through indices, awards and initiatives. He speaks at international events and produces global publications on responsible investments, sustainable leadership and innovation, collaborating with organisations such as the UN Principles for Responsible Investment, Global Compact, GRI, European Commission and Parliament. He has held senior positions in a venture capital firm, an investment fund and in ICAP Group, the largest business information and consulting firm in South-East Europe. Michael is also a visiting lecturer at the International MBA program of the Athens University of Economics and Business and the Cyprus International Institute of Management. He holds an MBA and a diploma in Production Engineering and Management and speaks English, French and Greek.
