Apr
29
5:00 PM17:00
Achieving Sustainable Development | oikos Academy 2021
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Apr
29
4:00 PM16:00
How the Coffee Industry was Influenced by the Palm Oil Sector | with Kristjan Jespersen
We have invited Kristjan Jespersen to host our next oikos Academy guest lecture where he will share with us his insights into sustainability certifications, standards, and compliance within the coffee sector – and their origins in the palm oil sector.
Large-scale palm oil plantations are associated with deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, tenurial conflicts, and, most recently, labour and human rights. At the same time, initiatives like the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) attempt to incentivise and certify responsible behaviours among palm oil producers.
The RSPO has been in operation for almost two decades and is the primary global consumer-facing sustainability certification organisation for palm oil. It has encountered a range of challenges in its history, leading to several significant instances of attempted or successful adaptation of fundamental rules in the name of continuing the standard’s overall project.
These developments were so transformational that they inspired and influenced the development of the Rainforest Alliance Certification - the governing certification that oversees a large percentage of sustainable coffee production.
The lecture will explore the recent developments of Rainforest Alliance Certification and explore whether there remain gaps in the certification.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Kristjan Jespersen is an Associate Professor at Copenhagen Business School and coordinator of the CBS Impact for Innovation Lab. As a primary area of focus, he studies the growing development and management of Ecosystem Services in developing countries. Within the field, Kristjan focuses his attention on the institutional legitimacy of such initiatives and the overall compensation tools used to ensure compliance.
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oikos Academy is an initiative by oikos Copenhagen. The events are planned for and directed at our oikos Copenhagen members and our network, to join us in learning about various topics within sustainability and responsibility. Registration is open to our network at: https://bit.ly/32OyBI2
Mar
30
5:00 PM17:00
Sustainable Business Model Design | with Lorenzo Massa
We have invited Lorenzo Massa to host our next oikos Academy webinar where he will share with us his knowledge and lead the discussion on sustainability and sustainable business model design.
🌍 Lorenzo Massa is the Managing Director of the Business Design Lab located at Aalborg University and a world-leading researcher on sustainable business models. He is a Full Professor of Business and Management at the University of Aalborg and teaches at Bologna Business School (BBS). He is also a Member of the Expert Network (Innovation) of the World Economic Forum.
💡 How can organisations design effective business models through innovation? And what concrete role does innovation play in adapting business models?
💬 Send us the questions you would like to have answered by Lorenzo Massa in the registration form below or send us a message.
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oikos Academy is an initiative by oikos Copenhagen. The events are planned for and directed at our oikos Copenhagen members.
We invite our network to join us in learning about various topics within sustainability and responsibility. Registration is open to our extended network at:
https://forms.gle/zUreSqC6nAWWhC1A9
Feb
2
5:00 PM17:00
Achieving Sustainable Development for All | with Katherine Richardson
Date: 2 February, 2021
Where: Online Event
How to register: https://forms.gle/QkK3F31KE7cv93sH8
about the event
We are excited to invite Katherine Richardson back for another guest lecture! This time on how to achieve sustainable development for all.
Richardson is a professor in Biological Oceanography, leader of the Sustainability Science Centre of University of Copenhagen and council member of The Danish Council on Climate Change.
Where do we need to reassess our approach to sustainable change on a holistic level and what are important factors in reaching sustainability for all?
Send us the questions you would like to have answered by Katherine Richardson in the registration form below or send us a message.
about oikos Academy
oikos Academy is an initiative by oikos Copenhagen. These events are planned for and directed at our oikos Copenhagen members and our network.
We invite our network to join us in learning about various topics within sustainability and responsibility. The event is open to our network and the public through registration.
Apr
3
to May 6
Social Entrepreneurship | oikos Academy x oikos Develop Prize 2018
If social entrepreneurship sparks your interest, then make sure to stay tuned! From the 4th to the 6th of May 2018, oikos Develop Prize is hosting a Social Entrepreneurship Competition.
Get prepared for a weekend full of challenges, networking and inspiring workshops leading to innovative, sustainable solutions!
THE EVENT: Students and entrepreneurs get the unique chance to develop innovative and financially viable solutions that address 2 UN Sustainable Development Goals;
SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
&
SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
Whether you have prior entrepreneurship experience and would like to learn more about developing a business or would like to live to develop an idea from scratch, oikos Develop Prize is the right thing for you! During this entrepreneurship journey, not only do you get to attend amazing workshops but also have the unique opportunity to get advice from mentors, such as MBA students from Net Impact. NOTE: You do NOT need a fully developed idea to apply, you can get to work on one from the moment you join a team !
The Prize:
- CONSULTING SERVICES FROM KPMG
- co-working space at KPH PROJECTS
- MENTORING from Net Impact
- More prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
This year's workshops:
Design Thinking workshop with IBM
Business Development workshop with last year's winner BloodLink
A pitching workshop with HighTech XL
Schedule:
Monday 30th of April: Team building event from 16:00-18:00
Friday 4th of May: 14:00- 19:30
Saturday 5th of May: 10:00-16:30
Sunday 6th of May: 10:00-19:00
A perfect opportunity to meet face to face with our influential partners, share your experiences, best practices and challenges with other entrepreneurs but also to get noticed by professionals in the field.
We strongly encourage students from all educational backgrounds to apply for this event! We believe that it is the diversity that makes the best teams and our past winners include teams of designers, engineers and scientists!
The participation is FREE and oikos Copenhagen will provide enough food and drinks for all of you. In return, we just expect you to surprise the mentors, jury and us with your great and innovative ideas!
Keep in touch with us through our fb page (https://www.facebook.com/oikosCopenhagen) as we 'll be announcing Mentors, Jury members and more prizes for you!
INSIGHTS FROM 4 SOCIAL STARTUPS
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Have you ever dreamt about making a positive social impact with your professional career?
We welcome you to meet entrepreneurs from 4 inspiring social startups, who are all doing exactly that! They will explain how their business models are creating a social impact and share with us the ups and downs of their journeys so far.
We hope for an engaging event, as you will all be able to ask our speakers questions in a Q&A session after each presentation!
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EVENT PROGRAM
(15:30-16:00)Coffee outside SPs07 from Kaffe Bueno
16:00 - 16.15 Welcome by oikos Develop Prize and Academy
16:15 - 16:40 Savvy Copenhagen
16:40 - 17:05 Kaffe Bueno
17:15 - 17:25 Break
17:25 - 17:50 REstart Refugees
17:50 - 18:15 Goodwings
18:15 - 19:00 Network session with coffee and snacks
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The event is FREE, but to secure your spot, sign up through http://bit.ly/2pxsV11
We look forward to seeing you!
- oikos Develop Prize and oikos Academy
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Nov
1
to Nov 22
Sustainability & Strategic Reporting | oikos Academy 2017
Interested in CSR? Come and meet some of Danish business’ most inspiring CSR-professionals and get to know more about CSR reporting in a real business context.
The theme for the oikos Academy Fall semester is 'Sustainability & Strategic Reporting'. In collaboration with CSR Forum we bring to you four interactive lectures this semester.
oikos Academy Programme Overview Fall 2017
Lecture 1: CSR Reporting in a Danish Framework
Date/Time: 1 November
Location: Kay Fiskers Plads 9
Link to Facebook eventLecture 2: CSR Reporting as a Competitive Advantage
Date/Time: 8 November
Link to Facebook eventLecture 3: Building a CSR Report in a Danish Company
Date/Time: 15 November
Link to Facebook eventLecture 4: Linking CSR Reporting to Business Strategy
Date/Time: 22 November
Link to Facebook event
Programme Details
Lecture 1: CSR Reporting in a Danish Framework
This first lecture is themed: “Is the Danish case a point of reference for future CSR reporting developments?” This lecture will feature dynamic perspectives in this field from:
- Carina Ohm, Executive Director Climate
Change and Sustainability Services at EY
- Vibeke Molin, CSR Manager at Skandia Bank
- Nicoline Weih, CSR Communication at Skandia Pension & Health Insurance.
Carina from EY will cover the very interesting ' Introduction to NEW Danish regulatory requirements regarding CSR Reporting & Introduction to recent legislation and international reporting standards related to CSR' and what this means to business & society. While the two Skandia representatives will take us through the 'Strategic Decision Making Process Around the CSR Reporting in Skandia Bank'. Further, this event will be brought together nicely with an interactive audience-led panel debate at the end.
Lecture 2: CSR Reporting as a Competitive Advantage
This second lecture is themed: “CSR Reporting as a Competitive Advantage – “How to Increase Bottom Line through Shared Value?” This lecture features dynamic perspectives in this field from PWC's Director of CSR and Non-financial assurance Jens Pultz Pedersen. Jens will introduce the challenging 'Law areas of; Human Rights, Anti-Corruption & Gender Equality'. Following this; Thomas Susé, Head of Group CSR at DSV will present the ' The Horizontal and Vertical Processes Involved in Developing a CSR Report in DSV'. Furthermore, the event will be brought together nicely with an interactive audience-led panel debate at the end moderated by Joachim Kattrup - Editor & Journalist at Økonmiske Ugebrev.
Lecture 3: Building a Report in a Danish Company
Ever wondered why and how CSR Reports are made? At this inspiring lecture you'll get the newest insight into how to build a CSR report in a Danish company and why CSR reporting is so important.
Come and meet talented CSR professionals from Deloitte and Pandora in an audience-led panel debate and get ready to gain new perspectives in the field. Firstly, the lecture features dynamic perspectives in the field of CSR from Deloitte's Marie Voldby, Director of Strategic Risk. Marie will present an overview of the 'Motivations, strategic considerations and processes taken when shaping CSR Reporting in businesses using Flying Tiger as a case example. Next, Pandora's Trine Pondal, Business Partner, Group Ethics, will take us through how to integrate the law areas: human rights, anti-corruption & gender equality into reporting and auditing while creating value for the business. The event will be wrapped up nicely with an interactive audience led panel debate.
Lecture 4: Linking CSR Reporting to Business Strategy
This very last lecture focuses on how to link CSR-reporting to business strategy ad how companies involve different stakeholders in these considerations. CSR reporting and how it is linked to business strategy is becoming more and more important to companies in today's business. A lot of strategic considerations are taken into account when shaping a CSR report and companies see it as one of their major challenges to intergrate CSR-reporting and business strategy. This lecture teaches you how companies like Novo Nordisk and Skandia Bank involve their stakeholders in CSR-reporting and link it to their business strategy.
The programme of the lecture goes as follows:
14.30-14.35 Welcome & Practical Information
- Vibeke Molin, CSR Lead, Skandia Bank & Nicoline Weih, CSR Communication, Skandia Bank
14.35-14.40 - Introduction to the Autumn Theme & Lecture 4
- Moderater Joakim Attrup, Editor & Journalist, Økonomisk Ugebrev
14.40-15.00 - Introduction to Non-Financial Reporting, Data Processing & Stakeholder Involvement
- Mia Kaspersen, Assistant Professor, The Department of Accounting and Auditing, CBS
15.00-15.30 - How to link CSR Reporting to Business Strategy
- Anne Gadegaard, Director Global TBL Management, Novo Nordisk A/S
15.30-16.00 - Audience-Driven Panel Discussion + Co-Created Lecture Conclusions
- Moderated by Joakim Attrup, Editor & Journalist, Økonomisk Ugebrev
Mar
2
5:30 PM17:30
Supply Chain Sustainability | oikos Academy 2017
Programme
Best Practice Supply Chains:
In our globalized world, where the majority of businesses' material sourcing programs span vast distances across the world, it has become commonplace to implement supplier Codes of Conduct. But what does this mean for accountability? How can companies ensure that their suppliers are committed to ethically and environmentally sustainable practices?
Pandora, the contemporary, high-quality, danish jewellery company, is a good example of how companies can aim to ensure responsibility from their suppliers and hold their suppliers (and themselves) accountable. Pandora's commitment to transparency and accountability is evident through their Responsible Supplier Programme, continued use of recycled materials and attention toward human and workers’ rights.
Link to Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1464326453618335/
Feb
16
to Apr 12
Radical Innovation for Sustainability | oikos Academy 2016
Welcome back to another edition of oikos Academy!
The end of 2015 was marked by the COP21 conference, which optimists believe could’ve been the tipping point towards a more sustainable development of our planet. As of today, however, major industries and societies are still deeply unsustainable in their operations and cultures. We are in great need for groundbreaking innovative solutions to avoid reality falling short of our visions.
This is why oikos Academy Spring 2016 is dedicated to showcase successful organizations which disrupt their sectors onto a more sustainable pathway – through fundamentally new approaches. You will be able to learn what drove them to develop these approaches, how they are radically chaning the business as usual and what are the key success factors to staying viable in the long run. Certainly, there have also been roadblocks, doubts and disappointments along the way, hence you can expect an intriguing and insightful series this semester!
We again feature a diverse set of speakers, coming from major, well-established industries such as energy and finance but also startups in children’s wear, digital B2B collaboration and bio based material design. They are complemented by an introduction from a CBS lecturer on sustainable innovation strategies and a policymaking perspective from the Nordic Council of Ministers.
oikos Academy 2016 Spring Programme
ALL LECTURES TAKE PLACE AT CBS (Solbjerg Plads room SP201), FROM 5.30PM to 7PM
1. Lecture: Intro & Disrupting the Energy Sector
Date: Tue, 16 February
Speakers: Dennis Aarø, Founder of Gaia Solar
2. Lecture: Disrupting the Throw-Away Culture
Date: Tue, 01 March
Speakers: Geir Oddsson, Senior Advisor at the Nordic Council of Ministers and Peter Svensson, Director at Vigga
3. Lecture: Green Week: Disrupting Finance
Date: Wed, 16 March
Speakers: Kristian Winberg, Associate at Voluntas Investments and Emir Borovac, Analyst at Nordea
4. Lecture: Disrupting Unethical Supply Chains
Date: Tue, 29 March
Speaker: Gert Sylvest, Co-Founder of Tradeshift and Dr. Andreas Wieland, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management, CBS
5. Lecture: Disrupting Harmful Materials
Date: Tue, 12 April
Speaker: Thomas Brorsen Pedersen, CEO/Founder at Pond
Oct
5
to Nov 25
Urban Sustainability in Copenhagen | oikos Academy 2015
Welcome to oikos Academy Fall 2015 on Urban Sustainability in CPH!
This Facebook event is for the entire event series.
Sign up here: http://ow.ly/RR2K0
All participants of at least 3 of our 4 lectures will receive a certificate!
A new semester, a new edition of oikos Academy!
As citizens of Copenhagen, you’re living in a city that brands itself a forerunner in sustainability, but how does it live up to these claims and what is actually being done to enhance the people’s lives?
During our five events, you will not only hear from leading experts on their daily efforts and challenges to make Copenhagen a greener, more livable place, but also be able to contribute with your own experiences and ideas from a citizen’s perspective, by asking questions and taking part in our interactive workshop.
Cities are by nature complex, diverse and dynamic – hence we made sure to cover the topic of Urban Sustainability in Copenhagen in a multi-faceted fashion. Our lectures will touch upon various interesting aspects such as the City of Copenhagen’s plan to become carbon neutral by 2025, how it mobilizes entrepreneurs to help reach this goal, how design and culture can encourage sustainable behavior, what role green technology plays to disrupt urban lifestyles and how Copenhagen really performs in urban sustainability on an international level.
Schedule for oikos Academy Fall 2015
ALL LECTURES TAKE PLACE AT CBS (Solbjerg Plads), FROM 5.30PM to 7PM
1. Lecture: Introduction to Urban Sustainability in CPH
Date: Mon, 05 October, Room: SP201
Speakers: Dr. Luise Noring, Head of Urban Sustainability at CBS and Jacob Hartmann, Senior Consultant at City of Copenhagen
2. Lecture: Culture & Livability
Date: Tue, 20 October, Room: SP201
Speakers: Dr. Deane Simpson,Associate Professor of Architecture at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and Christian Pagh, Founder and Culture Designer at Urgent Design Agency
3. Lecture: Green Technology
Date: Tue, 03 November, Room: SP201
Speaker: Kurt O. Nielsen, City Account Manager at Siemens A/S
4. Lecture
Tue, 17 November, Room TBA shortly
Speaker: Anne Katrine Harders, Project Leader at Green Building Council Denmark
5. Workshop:
Wed, 25 November, Time/Location TBA
Copenhagen Waterfront Development with Realdania
Applications open shortly!
Please share this event with your classmates, friends and family!
In case of questions, write us on Facebook or email to academy@oikos-copenhagen.org
We are looking forward to seeing you at our events!
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1051374164896854/
Feb
17
to Apr 28
Sustainable Business Models | oikos Academy 2015
Welcome to oikos Academy Spring 2015!
Fact sheet
http://goo.gl/iZcyQT
Sign up
http://goo.gl/forms/7RpPNULnd
In the spring of 2015, oikos Copenhagen will in collaboration with Danish Business Authority, host “oikos Academy – Spring 2015, Sustainable Business Models”. The speakers will as usual consist of people with hands-on experience and people from the academic world.
oikos Copenhagen and Danish Business Authority are hosting this event, because we see a tendency that corporate decision makers are increasingly under pressure to meet investors' expectations of improved financial performance and the demands of other stakeholders focused on nonfinancial—environmental, social, and governance (ESG)—issues. To serve both audiences, business leaders need strategies that incorporate and align multiple dimensions of performance.
oikos Academy Spring 2015, Sustainable Business Models explores how to use sustainable business
models to improve ESG performance in ways that drive long-term profitability for the business.
Schedule for oikos Academy Spring 2015 - Sustainable Business Models
(17th of February) Room: SP216
An introduction to sustainable business models.
(3rd of March) Room: SPs01
Drivers and barriers.
(17th of March) Room: SP202
New business opportunities.
(31st of March) Room: SP202
Changes in consumer behavior.
(14th of April) Room: SP202
Sustainability in leadership, strategy and innovation
(28th of April) Room: SP202
Panel Debate
We are looking forward to see you
Link to Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1415958878701341/
Feb
18
to Apr 29
Business & Resources in a Climate Changing World | oikos Academy 2014
oikos Academy is back with another great serie of lectures!
This spring, the topic is "Business and the use of Resources in a Climate Changing World", presented by Dansk Industri, UNEP (UN Environment Programme), Vestas, European Environment Agency & DHI (Danish Hydraulic Institute)!
Registration & Factsheet:
Sign up now: http://oikos-international.org/.../oikos-academy-2014.../...
Factsheet: http://oikos-international.org/.../Factsheet-oikos...
Programme (every second Tuesday, starting 18th of February, 6pm):
18. Feb - Dansk Industri
How Climate Change affects Business & Resources - a policy perspective
4. Mar - UNEP (UN Environment Programme) Risø Centre
Business opportunities for mitigation action in developing countries
18. Mar - Vestas
Wind for Prosperity - project
1. April - European Environment Agency
Municipal Waste and Recycling, EU Policies & climate change mitigation
15. April Water - DHI (Danish Hydraulic Institute)
29. April IFU - Investment Fund in Developing Countries
Investors as drivers for climate change adaption & mitigation?
Sep
10
to Nov 5
Urban Sustainable Living | oikos Academy 2013
IT'S OFFICIAL !!! The theme of this year's oikos Academy is Urban Sustainable Living.
oikos Copenhagen invites all students with interest in environmental, social and financial business to this year's Academy. It runs throughout the fall semester and consists of 4 lectures and 1 case competition.
Programme
September 10th – Cities as drivers for sustainable transition – Sustainia
September 24th – Green Innovation in Cities Professor – Vinay Venkatraman, CIID
October 8th – Project Nordhavn – Rambøll
October 22nd – Urban Mobility – Professor Christian Erik Kampmann, INO
October 28th - IBM Smarter Cities Challenge
November 5th – Case Competition
An oikos Academy diploma will be rewarded to students attending at least 3 out of 5 lectures.
In order to participate in the case competition you need to have received the oikos Academy diploma.
Make sure you sign up here: http://360students.dk/?page_id=1907&ee=1
Check out the facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/428729497246978/
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