Adaptability necessary to emerge stronger post-pandemic
Did you miss the discussions on September 24 at the second part of our high-level webinar series organized by Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK “Emerging stronger on the other side”? Now you can read a summary and watch the webinar in whole as Ylva Berg, CEO of Business Sweden, Cecilia Malmström, Visiting Professor at University of Gothenburg, and former EU Trade Commissioner, James Sproule, UK Chief Economist at Handelsbanken and Carl-Henric Svanberg, Chairman of Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, and Chairman of Volvo Group, discuss the effects of the pandemic, the ensuing financial crisis and how businesses and society at large meet new conditions for doing business in this “new normal”.
With the #NordicTalks Sustainable Fashion Days 2020 we aim to raise awareness for sustainable fashion and the environmental and social impact, to connect the sustainable fashion industry in the Nordics and the Netherlands, to support new collaborations and experience exchange, to spark the conversation and to showcase leaders and innovators.
#Nordictalks Sustainable Fashion Days 2020 is organized in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, Finnish Dutch Chamber of Commerce, Danish Dutch Chamber of Commerce, Norwegian Dutch Chamber of Commerce, Embassy of Sweden in The Hague, Embassy of Denmark in the Netherlands, Royal Norwegian Embassy in The Hague, Embassy of Finland in The Netherlands
We are very pleased to invite all Members of the Nordic Chambers of Commerce and their relations, the Nordic Embassies, Government representatives, sustainable (fashion) networks and others interested in the Nordic – Dutch Sustainable Fashion to take part and participate in the #Nordictalks Sustainable Fashion Days 2020.
2nd WEBINAR 23 September 2020 | 15:00 – 16:30
On Wednesday September 23, 2020 the #NordicTalks partners in collaboration with MissionC and supported by the Nordic Council, were very pleased to welcome more than 150 participants to the second webinar in a series of three about Sustainable Fashion where several leading Nordic and Dutch fashion profiles will be sharing their insights. Production, retail, consumer perspective as well as social and environmental aspects will be touched upon to get an overall understanding on the complexity and how we as individuals can make change happen. Today’s webinar theme was CONSUMERS TURNING GREEN. | Demand driven fashion change.
The organisation partners would like to thank today’s inspiring speakers for eye-opening reflections on how to transfer the fashion business models into sustainable and fair. Also big thanks to all participants for sharing thoughts and discussions in the webinars chat and for the great questions to the speakers. Finally, a big thank to Andrea Orsag, Sustainability and Circular Economy Evangelist and co-founder of MissionC, who was and will be our moderator for the whole webinar series. Join us again on Sep 30!
Read the key takeaways of this Webinar by Moderator Andrea Orsag here:
Consumers are willing to be more sustainable, but often don’t know where to start. There are quite some options how to make our wardrobes more sustainable: by getting the best out of what we already have, swapping, renting clothes instead of buying new ones, buying secondhand. If we decide to buy new clothes we should also consider the material (ideally mono), where and how the products were produced and check for certifications where possible. There is a lot of brands investing heavily in marketing to be portrayed as “Sustainable” despite not having data to back their claims and certifications proving it
Prices for new sustainably made items are typically higher also due to the fact that they are not mass-produced like fast fashion and they are typically produced in conditions taking into consideration true prices of resources and also fairly paying the ones making them
It is worth investing into good quality garments that will last – they retain the value, can be inherited or even sold on one of many re-commerce platforms
There is also a rise in rental business models – however only good quality garments will be able to stay in rotation for a longer time. Made to order helps companies better assess what garments are in demand, what patterns consumers prefer and what sizes are needed – hence avoiding overproduction of items and minimising waste. Creating quality pieces that can be repaired and hence prolonging their lifetime should be the new status quo
More awareness on Sustainable Fashion needs to be created – it has to become mainstream. Not only sustainable influencers, but overall people with voice are needed to support the transition. Sustainable Fashion needs to be a great alternative to fast fashion – good looking, functional, desired and positioned as the way to go. This would help changing consumers’ mindset about the new business models and new consumption patterns
An upcoming series of Sustainable Fashion webinars.
3rd Webinar, 30th September 2020 | 15:00 – 16:30. – WE KNOW NOW.
Members of any of the organizing Nordic Chambers Free of charge
Members of the Young Professionals of any of the organizing Nordic Chambers Free of Charge
Non-Members TBA
Registration details
For members please register for this webinar by using the booking form below. Upon registration, you will be sent a confirmation and information on how to connect to the webinar.
For non-members we will send information about our attractive package price to attend all 3 webinars and live event.
Terms & Conditions
Bookings are non-refundable, but at the discretion of the organiser, you can change the name of the person attending. For this, please contact events@swedishchamber.nl
As a Chamber partner to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK , we have the pleasure and privilege to invite our members to Virtual Roundtable with Tove Lifvendahl, Political Editor-in-Chief at Svenska Dagbladet, on the current political situation in Sweden.
Tove is currently Political Editor-in-Chief at daily newspaper Svenska Dagbladet. She is the author and co-author of several books on social affairs, migration, integration and social entrepreneurship. Her latest book was Dinner with Mandela: meetings, memories and recipes (Ekerlids 2019). Prior to joining Svenska Dagbladet, Tove has been Senior Fellow at independent think tank Fores, Director of Communication at the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, and a senior consultant in strategic communication and public affairs at the JKL Group. She has also had several assignments in the third sector.
Booking information
Please register your interest to attend this event. Participant lists are curated with the theme of each Virtual Roundtable in mind, for all attendees to get the most out of the discussions. You will be notified if your seat has been confirmed.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce were very pleased to host today’s Budget webinar by KPMG. We would like to thank Jan Hollemans and Helen Poortinga – van Burik for their expert’s presentations just a day after Prinsjesdag.
Their presentations and additional documentations about the Dutch Buget are available at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Please send an email to events@swedishchamber.nl if you would like to receive a copy.
If you have any specific questions regarding the presentations or Budget Day, feel very welcome to contact Jan Hollemans or Helen Poortinga – van Buruik.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce have the pleasure of inviting you to a Business Webinar on September 16, 2020 about the Dutch Government’s Budget 2021 in collaboration with KPMG Meijburg & Co. Jan Hollemans and Helen Poortinga – van Burik, International Tax Managers at KPMG Mejburg & Co will discuss the most significant budget news and implements by the Dutch Government for 2021. Topics to be discussed: Changes in the corporate income tax rates; Further restriction of interest deduction; The real estate transfer tax; New measures with regards to the Corona crisis and other news that will be announced by the Dutch Government on Prinsjesdag September 15.
Program:
11.00 Welcome
11.05 Introduction
11.15 Presentations
11.40 Q &A
11.55 Conclusion and thank you
12.00 End of meeting
Time: 11.00 – 12.00 CET
Venue: Webinar
In collaboration with:
Budget Day
Budget Day (known as Prinsjesdag, or ‘Prince’s Day’), on the third Tuesday in September, is when the government announces its plans for the coming year.
With the #NordicTalks Sustainable Fashion Days 2020 we aim to raise awareness for sustainable fashion and the environmental and social impact, to connect the sustainable fashion industry in the Nordics and the Netherlands, to support new collaborations and experience exchange, to spark the conversation and to showcase leaders and innovators.
#Nordictalks Sustainable Fashion Days 2020 is organized in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, Finnish Dutch Chamber of Commerce, Danish Dutch Chamber of Commerce, Norwegian Dutch Chamber of Commerce, Embassy of Sweden in The Hague, Embassy of Denmark in the Netherlands, Royal Norwegian Embassy in The Hague, Embassy of Finland in The Netherlands
1st WEBINAR 16th September 2020 | 15:00 – 16:30
GREEN FASHION. GREEN FUTURE | Is the Future of fashion Green?
With a call for sustainable fashion that is more conscious (buying less, using better materials), fair (social justice in the supply chain, livable pay) and circular (sharing/renting business models, longevity, repairing and clothes with stories), how does a sustainable fashion company look like? What do they produce, where, in what way and in what quantities? Who are their customers? Who are the producers? What materials do they use, how do they sell clothes and for how much?
Insights into the big systemic changes transforming the industry and recreating the trends. Is sustainable collection the answer? Or do we need a strategic change and new business model? How to achieve this?
Big brands, new brands. Collaboration with innovative start-ups and scaling of ideas
This webinar was held on September 16, 2020.
Today the #NordicTalks partners in collaboration with MissionC supported by the Nordic Council, were very pleased to welcome more than 250 participants to the first webinar in a series of three about Sustainable Fashion where several leading Nordic and Dutch fashion profiles will be sharing their insights. Production, retail, consumer perspective as well as social and environmental aspects will be touched upon to get an overall understanding on the complexity and how we as individuals can make change happen. Today’s webinar theme was Green Fashion – Green Future, September 23 Consumers turning green and on September 30th, the last webinar in the series, Awareness raising “We know now”.
Big thanks to today’s inspiring speakers for eye-opening reflections on how to transfer the fashion business models into sustainable and fair. Also big thanks to all participants for sharing thoughts and discussions in the webinars chat and for the great questions to the speakers. Finally, a big thank to Andrea Orsag, Sustainability and Circular Economy Evangelist and co-founder of MissionC, who was and will be our moderator for the whole webinar series. Join us again on Sep 23!
Here are the Sustainable Fashion Business Transformation key take-aways by Moderator Andrea Orsag:
European Commission represented by its president Ursula von Der Leyen proposed today increase in 2030 emission reduction from 40% to at least 55%
Currently the fashion industry is responsible for around 10% of the global CO2 emissions. To achieve emissions reduction, the fashion industry needs to change as well: by using better materials, better business models minimising waste and enhancing longevity, by improving the resources efficiency and also working conditions of garment industry workers
Strong leadership is important to set clear targets and work on this transition now – with a clear roadmap, monitoring & communicating progress, applying innovation, technology and insights from pilots that are ready to be scaled up
Collaboration among different partners (from suppliers, material producers, retailers, NGOs, governments and others) will be crucial to accomplish the change
It’s not only about using sustainable materials, it’s also about different consumption patterns – focusing on quality instead of the quantity
GREEN FASHION. GREEN FUTURE | Is the Future of fashion Green? is number one of a series of Sustainable Fashion webinars. Welcome to sign up for all:
2nd Webinar, 23rd September 2020 | 15:00 – 16:30. – CONSUMERS TURNING GREEN.
3rd Webinar, 30th September 2020 | 15:00 – 16:30. – WE KNOW NOW.
Do not register at the Swedish Chamber website, please go to https://nordictalks.org/sustainable-fashion-days-2020/ for registration.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Women Business Program September 15, 2020
Health and Self-care
Webinar 15.30 – 17.00
Self-care is important to our physical, mental and emotional well-being. The daily responsibilities of working, running a business, dealing with people, and living day to day and find time to spend with our loved ones slowly wears us down. This is why it important to take steps to protect our overall well-being.
Self-care doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming. Little things like finding time for enjoying your morning cup of coffee in peace, find time for a daily exercise, however small, or to find a morning routine that works for you can be part of your self-care habit. You just need to have the right mindset and know the basics of a stable and effective self-care routine. Physical health is the foundation of self-care, it is also the easiest to start on. Having a fit and healthy body and mind leads to a more positive attitude and a happier disposition. It will affect the way you work and the way you are dealing with your daily obligations both professional and in your private life.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Women Business Program in collaboration with Malin Hedlund, MH Leadership will provide the tools and guidance for you to start your self-care routines and to hold on to them to increase your inspiration and energy for your everyday life.
“In my experience coming together in a group with likeminded people increases the inspiration and motivation to take the action steps needed to start your self-care routines and get positive results”
Malin Hedlund, MH Leadership
Did you miss this webinar? Malin Hedlund is offering a 30 minutes zoom recap on October 6, 2020 from 10.00 – 10.30. Send an email to events@swedishchamber.nl to join!
The next Swedish Chamber Woman Leadership Program will take place on November 24, 2020.
Countdown has begun for this year’s Tech Forum: Tech for Good – a virtual and collaborative gathering – hosted during London Tech Week on 3 September. Join us as we discuss the technologies of the future, and tech as an enabler for good. How can ideas and innovation behind ideal driven technology and conscious investments be used to drive change?
Through keynotes, panels, pitching sessions from aspiring start-ups and interactive talk shows, and with a stellar line-up of 25+ speakers from both sides of the North Sea, we explore the technologies shaping the future and how the industry, academia and policy makers can solve the world’s problems together.
Meet leading and successful entrepreneurs, large corporates on their own digitisation journeys, public bodies in transformation, and some of the many venture capital investors browsing the space in Europe’s financial capital.
Agenda
More details to follow
Welcome Peter Sandberg, Managing Director, Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK
Introduction Master of Ceremonies
TBC
5G as an enabler
Marielle Lindgren, CEO, Ericsson UK and Ireland
Technologies shaping the future Harry Rhys Davies, Applied AI Lead, Tech Nation Dr. Stephanie Hare, Author, Researcher and Broadcaster Marielle Lindgren, CEO, Ericsson UK and Ireland
Moderated by Amy Boyd, Senior Cloud Advocate, Microsoft
Transforming urban transport, a sharing model
Bodil Eriksson, CEO, Volvo Car Mobility
Transforming the high street, back to local Nick Brackenbury, Co-Founder & CEO, NearSt
Impact at the core of the business model Agate Freimane, General Partner, Norrsken VC Juliet Bauer, UK Managing Director, KRY/LIVI Cansu Deniz Bayrak, Partner, Head of Fundraising, Bethnal Green Ventures Mikkel Skott Olsen, Head of +impact, Danske Bank Robbie Foley, General Manager UK, Karma
Moderated by Aurore Belfrage, Partner, SusTechable, and Senior Advisor, AI Innovation of Sweden
Attracting capital and backing ideas Sofia Dolfe, Investor, Index Ventures Carlo Biggio, Venture Capital Investor, Accel Partners Teemu Mattila, Investment Manager, DN Capital Annette Wilson, Chair Europe, Antler Deepka Rana, Venture Capital Investor, Northzone
Moderated by Amali de Alwis, UK Managing Director, Microsoft for StartUps
From idea to global – building a unicorn
Steven Collins, Chief Technology Officer, King
Solving the world’s problem – together Bethan Charnley, Head of Strategic Projects, CDEI Sabina Ciofu, Head of EU and Trade Policy, techUK Torgny Gunnarsson, Deputy CEO, Combient Group Tony Young, National Clinical Lead for Innovation, NHS England
Moderated by Darren Murphy, Program Manager, Antler
About Tech Forum
Tech Forum is a platform for Swedish-British tech and investors to meet, learn and to discuss. Celebrating the best of the latest in technology from across the North Sea, whether it’s artificial intelligence, blockchain or virtual reality (and beyond) – the forum features leading experts at global success stories, exciting entrepreneurs and challengers alongside passionate purse-string partners.
The Swedish Chamber welcomes new Board members at the 60th Annual General Meeting June 30, 2020
On June 30, 2020, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands welcomed members to its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM), hosted for the first time in a virtual setting in light of the ongoing pandemic.
At the meeting, Herrik van der Gaag, CEO at Volvo Car Netherlands, Ruth de Jager, Country Manager for Storytel in The Netherlands and Rik Zuidmeer, Partner and member of the International Leadership Team of
“The Swedish Chamber for Commerce brings together some of the best Swedish companies represented in the Netherlands, bridging cultural differences and providing platforms for interpersonal relations, essential for today’s international business environment”, says Herrik van der Gaag in his motivation to serve as a Member of the Board of Directors at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce.Mercuri Urval and Executive Director for Mercuri Urval NL were elected to the Board of Directors.
Ruth de Jager:“I am honoured to be considered as a member of the board of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce, It is impressive to see the reach and inspiration Kerstin and her network set in motion. I very much support the Swedish core values, like sustainability and especially the much admired equality between men and women.”
“The Swedish Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to welcome the new appointments. The elected members are all respected and engaged business leaders from their respective sectors, and will serve alongside an already impressive list of Swedish-Dutch business profiles. We are very much looking forward to working with the three of them,” says Ehsan Turabaz, Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands.
At the AGM the following Board Members were retiring: Ruud Joosten Akzo Nobel, Peter Smink and Wilma Buis, Mercuri Urval. “The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Ruud, Peter and Wilma for the great collaboration during their years and for their commitment and contribution to the development of the Swedish Chamber. A special thank to Wilma Buis as head of the Nominating Committee and also for very successfully leading the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mentorship Program for the past 5 years,” says Ehsan Turabaz, Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. “We wish Ruud, Peter and Wilma lots of success for the future and looking forward to keep you in our network” Ehsan Turabaz continues.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting 2019 was chaired by Vice Chairman Johan Uhlin, Managing Director Scania Production Zwolle.
New Board Members:
Welcome to read more about the new Board Members here
Welcome to read “Thank you and goodbye” by Wilma Buis here
Program
10.00 – 10.30 Annual General Meeting Chaired by Vice Chairman Johan Uhlin, Managing Director Scania Production Zwolle
10.30 – 11.15
Address by H.E. Ambassador of Sweden Mrs. Annika Markovic
Short presentations about how the COVID-19 pandemic has effected business and the expectations looking forward.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce cordially thank the Speakers for their presentations and business updates.
At the AGM the following Board Members were retiring: Ruud Joosten Akzo Nobel, Peter Smink and Wilma Buis, Mercuri Urval. “The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Ruud, Peter and Wilma for the great collaboration during their years and for their commitment and contribution to the development of the Swedish Chamber. A special thank to Wilma Buis as head of the Nominating Committee and also for very successfully leading the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mentorship Program for the past 5 years,” says Ehsan Turabaz, Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. “We wish Ruud, Peter and Wilma lots of success for the future and looking forward to keep you in our network” Ehsan Turabaz continues.
