We would like to invite you to attend a webinar, during which we will be discussing key topics that are important for the sustainable development of companies and the country in the current environment. The meeting will facilitate new opportunities for business energy independence, community support and environmental responsibility. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the tools available to them and how they can be used to strengthen company energy independence, support municipalities and implement environmentally responsible initiatives, thus laying a solid foundation for future recovery.
The following key areas will be covered:
- Advanced strategies and innovations that promote sustainable development and recovery.
- Access to additional funding and the implementation of energy independence projects, including grant assistance, as well as effective methods for developing investment projects.
- Recent changes in sustainability reporting and the correct preparation of an ESG report will not only help to increase competitiveness but also lay the foundation for the long-term successful development of a business or municipality.
Time: 15:00-16:45 (Kyiv time)
Format: Online in Microsoft Teams
Please note that the webinar will be held in Ukrainian. To register, please use the form, which is also available in Ukrainian. All confirmations and reminders will be sent to you in Ukrainian.
The registration for the event is required. Only registered participants will receive a link to the broadcast.
Language: Ukrainian and English with translation
The event will be of particular benefit to entrepreneurs, business owners and managers of Ukrainian businesses, investors, energy and sustainability experts, representatives of non-governmental organizations, and members of city councils, as well as anyone with an interest in energy independence.
The webinar will cover the following topics:
- Challenges and opportunities for Ukraine’s energy sector on the path to energy independence and sustainable development.
- Human resources needs of Ukrainian energy sector companies.
- Diversification of electricity production into local mini-generations.
- EU Sustainability Reporting Framework.
- How to prepare ESG reporting if Ukraine is not yet part of the EU?
- Financing innovative solutions in the sustainable energy.
- Support for participation in grant projects, development of investment projects for donor organizations.
Speakers:
- Rizwaan Sahib — EX Managing Director | Practice Lead for North America at BDO. He spearheads the firm’s climate change mitigation practice, with a focus on the implementation of decarbonization projects, optimization of ESG disclosures and raising of environmental credits to finance sustainable initiatives. He has over 17 years of experience in the energy industry, including roles at California ISO and Brookfield Renewables, where he led the development of strategies to improve asset efficiency and reduce operational risks.
- Klavdiya Yatsyshyna — Head of Ukrainian Energy Initiative of the UN Global Compact in Ukraine. She has considerable experience in sustainable development, corporate social responsibility and the integration of ESG strategies.
- Andrii Borenkov — CFA, Partner, Head of Advisory at BDO in Ukraine. He has over a decade of experience in the investment sector, having worked with Ukrainian and international companies. He has led numerous transactions in a number of sectors, including agriculture, food and beverage, engineering, logistics, retail and IT.
- Gabriel Ionita — Senior Manager at BDO in Romania. An experienced consultant with over 20 years of experience in management consulting, specializing in strategic development, internal control, corporate governance, grant and public finance management, risk and project management. He provides services in the design of sustainable development strategies, organizational set-up, compliance assessment and implementation of risk management systems.
- Anastasiia Skok — Head of ESG at BDO in Ukraine. Specializes in the development and implementation of long-term sustainable development strategies for companies in accordance with international standards. She provides services for tracking ESG indicators, preparing reports for stakeholders, managing environmental and social risks, and ensuring transparency in communications with investors and regulators.
- Ihor Markevych — EIT Community Officer EIT Community RIS Hub in Ukraine. For many years, he has been developing Ukraine’s innovation ecosystem and attracting global opportunities for Ukrainian entrepreneurs.
- Fedir Ushakov — Audit Partner at BDO in Ukraine. He has 17 years of experience in audit and accounting. Provides audit services for financial statements prepared in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA). He has considerable experience of working with clients in the energy sector. He is a member of the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
- Vladislav Puhach — Senior auditor at BDO in Ukraine, leader of the Natural Resources and Energy group.
Webinar host:
BDO in Ukraine is a member of BDO network, one of the largest international audit and consulting networks, and has been operating in the Ukrainian market since 1997. Today, the company is one of the leaders in the Ukrainian market and offers a wide range of services, including audit, accounting outsourcing, tax advisory, valuation of assets and losses from military operations, business and IT consulting, and helps Ukrainian businesses attract foreign investment and enter international markets. BDO is actively involved in Ukraine’s economic recovery projects and is a partner of the UNITED24 fundraising platform, and the CEO of BDO is a Board Member of the EBA Ukraine Recovery Committee.Partner:
The UN Global Compact in Ukraine is a local network of the world’s largest community of responsible businesses. It represents the global UN Global Compact network, encouraging companies to align their operations with the Sustainable Development Goals and adhere to the Ten Principles on Human Rights, Labor, Environment and Anti-Corruption.
Contact persons:
Vladislav Puhach, Leader of the Natural Resources and Energy group+38 095 253 88 58 / vpuhach@bdo.ua
Fedir Ushakov, Audit Partner at BDO in Ukraine
+380 50 101 40 58 / fushakov@bdo.ua