The World’s Fastest Growing Sustainability & ESG Event

6 - 7 September 2023

Business Design Centre, London

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Vestas Wind Systems

Founded in 1945

CEO: Henrik Andersen

Vestas Wind Systems A/S is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturer and wind turbine service provider. With a vision to become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions, everything the business does revolves around the development and deployment of sustainable energy solutions.

Every day, Vestas’s more than 28,000 employees help to create a better world by designing, manufacturing, installing, developing and servicing wind energy and hybrid projects all over the world. With +164 GW of wind turbines installed in 88 countries, its sustainable energy solutions have already prevented 1.9 billion tonnes of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere and contributed to a more sustainable energy system.

At Vestas, sustainability is grounded in our four corporate values: simplicity, collaboration, accountability and passion. Sustainability at Vestas means reducing or eliminating negative environmental and social impacts, as well as maximising the value that the business and products provide for its customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers, local communities and the planet at large. It also means upholding sustainability in governance structures. It believes these efforts will help to elevate the standards of the industry as a whole. Vestas has more than 40 years' experience in wind energy, and was the first company to reach the 100 GW landmark for both the installation and service of wind turbines. As such, Vestas believes it has already played a crucial role in laying the foundations for the sustainable era, and that it is uniquely positioned to show the path to a sustainable planet.

As Vestas highly Values diversity and different perspectives. The business builds, leads and contributes to high-performing teams that make better-informed decisions and solutions. Leaders also make an effort to understand other viewpoints before making an opinion or taking action, leading with a feedback culture, which asks for and learns from feedback.

Siemens

Founded in 1847

CEO: Roland Busch

Technology giant Siemens focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose, adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people.

Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. In fiscal 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €72bn (US$78bn) and net income of €4.4bn (US$4.7bn). As of September 30, 2022, the company had around 311,000 employees worldwide.

What’s more, sustainability is a key part of Siemens' strategy. This is demonstrated as Siemens is taking its ESG commitment to the next level with its DEGREE framework. It constitutes a 360-degree approach for all stakeholders – its customers, suppliers, investors, people, the societies it serves, and the planet. In addressing the three aspects of ESG, Siemens are building a better future that helps the business stay within planetary boundaries, helps foster a culture of trust, empowerment and growth, supports inclusive economic opportunities, and ensures its people and businesses remain resilient and relevant for whatever the future holds.

Siemens have set clear, very ambitious priorities for core ESG topics, which they drive internally within their own operations as well as together with their customers. Siemens, wants to advance sustainability by creating value for everyone, driving sustainable growth, and creating a better