ADEC convenes the XV International Congress of CSR and Sustainability

The themes that guide this year’s agenda, under the motto “Innovate, implement and impact”, are the circular economy and its potential to reduce the environmental impact of companies; innovation for sustainability and how companies can develop more sustainable products and services; climate change and the role of the private sector in the fight against this phenomenon; and the management of corporate social responsibility and how companies can create shared value with their stakeholders (people and organizations with whom they engage).

The congress will be attended by national and international experts who will share their knowledge and experiences in sustainability. Among the foreign visitors, Lou Tamaehu-Plovier stands out, a European expert in circular economy, who will arrive for the first time in Paraguay as part of the strategic alliance of the European Union with the ADEC; and João Campari, global leader of WWF International’s food and agriculture practice. In addition, workshops will be held where participants can learn how to implement sustainable practices in their businesses.

In a world facing unprecedented environmental and social challenges, businesses have a critical role to play in building a sustainable future. The XV International Conference on CSR and Sustainability of the ADEC is a unique opportunity for the business sector to commit to sustainability and contribute to building a better future for future generations.

Some topics from the first day
Following the opening remarks, the first conference on Wednesday 3rd will be “From innovation to impact: collaborations between the European Union and Latin America in the circular economy”, by Lou Tamaehu-Plovier. The expert will share with attendees examples of innovative policies and advanced technologies that are driving sustainability in the world, showing how partnerships generate significant economic and environmental benefits.

“Culture of innovation for sustainable success” is the title chosen by Sofia Guidotti, country manager of Amazon Web Services AWS for Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. The purpose of this talk is to foster a business environment that promotes creativity and the adoption of innovative practices to achieve long-term sustainable growth.

Towards noon Luis Angulo, vice president of ITTI Digital, Cinthia Facciuto, founder of GROW Solutions, and Alexandra Fernández, product owner of Plub, will talk about “Sustainable futures: AI and technology in strategic decision making.” The conference will emphasize the crucial role that technological advances play in shaping business strategies geared towards sustainability.

The day will close with “Towards a disruptive transformation: regenerative economy and business future”, a panel that will discuss the regenerative economy and its potential to radically transform the business landscape, from circular business models to sustainable production practices. The exhibitors will be Latifi Chelala, director of Communication and Social Sustainability at Paracel; Martín Mongelós, general manager of De Raíz and Francisco Parra, commercial manager of EcoAgro.

Conferences and workshops on the second day
The Brazilian João Campari will be in charge of opening the day on Thursday the 4th with the conference “Building a regenerative economy in times of climate crisis”. He will speak on some solutions that can build a regenerative economy resistant to climate change and promoting sustainable development.

“The role of companies in overcoming labor barriers” is another of the convening topics. It will show some strategies that companies can implement to eliminate obstacles and create opportunities for all people, promoting a more just and prosperous society. It will have the participation of Álvaro Chaparro, Sustainability Coordinator of Banco Itaú; Patricia Dávalos, Human Resources Manager at Automaq; and Fernando Azar, president of Mega Plásticas SA.

In the afternoon, there will be seven simultaneous workshops focused on providing participants with the skills and tools they need to implement sustainable practices in their businesses. The topics are: “Materiality: a guide to sustainable decision making”, “Life cycle assessment: measuring the environmental impact of products and services”, “Circular design: creating sustainable products and services”, “Circular business models : generating value from waste”, “Green finance: accessing capital for sustainable projects”, “Communication and dissemination of sustainability” and “Collaboration for sustainability”.

ADEC and its corporate social responsibility
For 42 years, the Association of Christian Entrepreneurs (ADEC) has had the mission of promoting the comprehensive training of businesspeople and their social responsibility through active participation in the transformation and development of society.

The ADEC has positioned itself as a benchmark in corporate social responsibility and business sustainability thanks to its specialized publications and consultants trained in the subject. In addition to the annual conference, it offers a diploma course, workshops, seminars and awareness talks on topics related to social responsibility and sustainability. It also works to strengthen institutional capacities through links with national and international organizations.

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