Applications open 10 February 2025, and close 14 March 2025. 

Please note that there is a limited number of seats available, and submitting an application does not guarantee selection.

Confirmations on participation will be sent out soon after the applications close. 

Applications for Nordic Meeting 2025 have been closed. Thank you for your interest!

Workshop 1: Creating Ambitious And Just Climate Transition Plans

A just transition is about ensuring that no one is left behind in the shift towards a net-zero economy. This approach relies on equitable processes that include social dialogue, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to fundamental labour and human rights.

To this end, the EU is requiring companies to create climate transition plans, aligned with the global 1.5 °C pathway. These plans should balance social, economic, and environmental factors to transform climate ambitions into concrete actions and build stakeholder trust. 

This workshop aims to take a deep dive into climate transition plans and address questions such as: What are the steps to creating a credible climate transition plan? How do we ensure integration of human rights, gender, and social equity considerations in climate transition plans? What are the potential conflicts between climate and human rights considerations?
 

Workshop 2: Ensuring Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement for a Just Transition

In the shift towards a net-zero economy, engaging workers, affected communities, and other key stakeholders is essential for a fair and inclusive transition. This workshop explores how businesses can take a human-centered approach and integrate stakeholder voices into their climate action, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration.

Guided by the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), the workshop will examine best practices for implementing stakeholder engagement as part of due diligence efforts. Participants will explore strategies for addressing social risks and ensuring transparency in decision-making.

Through interactive peer exchange, real-world case studies, and expert insights, participants will gain practical tools to navigate stakeholder dynamics, build trust, and drive positive impact. By embedding meaningful engagement into their strategies, businesses can enhance resilience, strengthen relationships, and contribute to a just transition that benefits both people and the planet.
 

Workshop 3: Integrating Due Diligence to Build Sustainable Supply Chains

Due diligence is an iterative process by which companies identify and assess potential and actual human rights and environmental impacts, take measures to prevent, mitigate or cease negative impacts, track effectiveness of measures, and communicate how impacts are being addressed.

Due diligence — as outlined in the internationally agreed guidelines on responsible business conduct — is a key element in company risk management. Despite current uncertainties in the EU regulatory climate, due diligence remains essential. By integrating robust due diligence mechanisms into company procurement-related functions, companies can create more sustainable and resilient supply chains that support just transition.

This workshop focuses on integrating due diligence into the development and management of sustainable supply chains. We will explore practical strategies and tackle challenging key issues throughout the due diligence process. Through expert insights, company examples, and peer exchange, participants will explore topics, such as integrating risks into procurement and contracts, compliance, data management, and effective grievance mechanisms.

Helsinki offers many beautiful hotels, but we recommend staying near the conference site at Scandic Park Helsinki. We are happy to offer all participants of the Nordic Meeting 2025 an exclusive deal for your stay.

If you need to cancel your participation, please let us know by 30 April at info@globalcompact.fi. A cancellation fee of 100 euros may apply for cancellations made after this date.

Due to a limited number of seats, some Finnish participants have been approved for one day, while others for two. All applicants have previously received a confirmation email from us with the specific details of their participation. We kindly ask you to double-check your confirmation message to see which day(s) you have been approved for. If you are unsure or cannot find the message, feel free to contact us at info@globalcompact.fi — we’re happy to help!

You will receive more information about the workshops soon - stay tuned!