Future value: Nordic sustainable and circular finance
The benefits of investing in circular business models are two-fold, creating long-term value and investing in a sustainable future. What is the state of sustainable and circular financing in the Nordics and how can we create more opportunities?
Through Nordic case studies from the markets, we explore circular and sustainable financing, as well as the important roles of investors and hedge funds, startups and SMEs in this environment. Money talks but what can we do to make sure it is available where needed? And how can we ensure circular economy ecosystems receive the financial attention they need to scale up?
Agenda
Opening and welcome
Alexander Haneng and Cathrine Barth
Circular finance: Banks, VC and Pension Funds’ perspective
André Küüsvek, President and CEO, NIB – Nordic Investment Bank
Trond Moe, Managing Director, Nefco – the Nordic Green Bank
Virginia Vegas, Founder and Managing Director, VC Challenge
Tómas Njáll Möller, Chair, Festa – Center for Sustainability
Circular Finance: The companies’ perspective
Thor Sverre Minnesjord, CEO, Cycle Technologies
Jukka Pesola, Board Member, Pure Waste Textiles
Panel Discussion
Mikael Román, Economic Affairs Officer, UNECE
Hlédís Sigurðardóttir, Sustainability Officer, Arion Bank
Alisa Mick, Co Founder, MiXi
Closing remarks
Teaser to the Launch of Finance Roadmap, Virginia Vegas, Founder and Managing Director, VC Challenge
Moderators