Continuous
3 May 2024
Global Kick-off:
Frontline Plogging
Right now
1 Aug 2024,
Helsinki, FIN

Acting towards a climate-wise Finland

We are proud to present our keynote speakers:

Niklas
Kaskeala
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Presenter
Gogi
Mavro-
michalis

Welcome to
the Frontline Forum

The Frontline Forum offers an inspiring experience for managers and decision-makers who want to succeed in a climate change-fighting economy. The event features several influential speakers and panelists, whose different backgrounds and perspectives bring to the day not only a wealth of ideas but also a tingling tension. The council panel at the end of the day deals with Helsinki's climate policies, which makes this event especially topical. Golden Venla winner Gogi Mavromichalis is the presenter.

Come to Sofia Helsinki on August 1, 2024!

Speakers

Keynote
Niklas
Kaskeala
Climate activist,
Impact Office
Niklas
Keynote
Niklas
Kaskeala
Climate activist,
Impact Office

The keynote speaker on the first day is Niklas Kaskeala, a respected climate activist and influencer. Niklas has 20 years of experience in development cooperation, sustainable development and climate change, and he is dedicated to guiding companies towards innovative practices that restore natural capital. His task is to respond to the climate crisis and the loss of biodiversity through effective initiatives. Since 2019, Niklas has served as Compensate's director of responsibility, which commits companies and individuals to bear responsibility for unavoidable emissions. He emphasizes that change starts with personal responsibility and encourages collective action to bring about positive change.

Don't miss Niklas Kaskeala's views on how people, as pioneers, can guide governments and companies to collective action for a sustainable future at the Frontline Forum.

Timo
Huhtamäki
CEO,
Emmy Clothing Company
Timo
Timo
Huhtamäki
CEO,
Emmy Clothing Company

Introducing Timo Huhtamäki, a prominent voice in the Sustainable Development and Democracy panel as the Climate Ambassador of the European Union and CEO of Emmy Clothing Company.

Childhood memories of visiting flea markets ignited Timo’s interest in sustainable consumption.

He recognizes the flaws in the linear economy and its impact on the environment and economic well-being.

Timo will tell us his opinion regarding how individuals as consumers may in their various roles influence shaping a more sustainable future.

Don’t miss Timo Huhtamäki’s invaluable insights during the panel discussion, where he will share his journey and vision for transforming consumption patterns and promoting sustainability in the fashion industry.

Fanni
Moilanen
Doctoral Researcher,
The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, University of Helsinki
Fanni
Fanni
Moilanen
Doctoral Researcher,
The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, University of Helsinki

Fanni Moilanen is a voice that represents employees in the journey toward a more sustainable future. Fanni is a Sustainability Transitions Researcher at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki.

Fanni investigates the effects of sustainability transitions on Finnish working life and environmental actions within organizations and among employees. She believes that employees’ opinions can provide valuable insights into local efforts for climate change mitigation and adaptation, shaping sustainability transitions in working life.

Be sure to attend Fanni Moilanen’s contributions to the panel discussion, where she will shed light on the crucial role employees play in driving sustainability transitions and the significance of their voices in shaping a more sustainable working future.

Pauli
Mäenpää
CEO,
Korkia Oy
Pauli
Pauli
Mäenpää
CEO,
Korkia Oy

Meet Pauli Mäenpää, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in asset management and alternative investments. As the CEO and founding partner of Korkia, Pauli has played a main role in transforming the company. Last year Korkia's strategic focus on renewable energy investment business led to a significant expansion of the project development portfolio and now it is one of Europe's fastest-growing renewable energy companies.

He is one of the panelists from day 1 and tells us How to take responsibility as an investor. Take a chance and meet Pauli at the Frontline Forum and gain valuable perspectives as we delve into future important topics.

Katriina
Anttila
Chief Growth Officer,
Good Ventures
Katriina
Katriina
Anttila
Chief Growth Officer,
Good Ventures

Katriina Anttila is the Chief Growth Officer at Good Ventures.

She has worked with Finnish companies for 15 years, focusing on growth, innovation, and internationalization, with the last 10 years dedicated to sustainable growth in responsible companies or those aspiring to be. She gained her framework for international business from the Helsinki School of Economics, and 10 years at Trainers' House Oyj taught her nearly everything about change management. Five years as the CEO of Kasvuryhmä, along with a couple of years on Gaia's board, deepened her experience in sustainable growth. Currently, she works at Good Ventures, an experienced team that helps companies identify growth opportunities in the green transition and seize them to ensure future growth is sustainable.

What ignites her passion in her work is the belief that the world can only be saved if it's good business. Currently, the best solution to this equation lies in circular economy business models. Exploring and applying these models with companies is incredibly rewarding for her. Throughout her career, she has also carried the idea of impact with her, striving to understand the cause-and-effect relationships and choices that create the greatest positive impact on people, the environment, and business.

Host
Iiro
Jussila
Professor
Iiro
Host
Iiro
Jussila
Professor

Professor Iiro Jussila, our host at the Frontline Forum 2024. As CEO of Capital Six Ltd, he’s on a mission to drive sustainable growth in companies by combining diverse capital ecosystems. With expertise in systemic change and a part-time professorship, Iiro emphasizes sustainability in today’s business world.

Passionate about sustainability, Iiro invites you to the Frontline Forum for unique networking and solution-building. He encourages Frontline Forum participants to embrace the unique opportunities the event offers - from meeting developers of climate-wise businesses to enjoying the world’s most beautiful lake scenery on a steamboat cruise. Connect with Iiro for collaboration, expertise, or shared values.

Agenda

The program focuses on presentations in Finnish that deal with climate change solutions and people's opportunities to promote climate-wise activities. As a keynote speaker, we will hear the inspiring climate activist Niklas Kaskeala, founder of ImpactOffice, share his views and experiences. His inspiration encourages us all to build a more sustainable business and future.

Thursday – August 1st

Language
in Finnish

9.00

Tervetuloa

Prof. Iiro Jussila,
Frontline Forum

9.15

Keynote

Ihmiset tiennäyttäjinä

Ilmasto- ja vastuullisuusvaikuttaja,
Niklas Kaskeala,  
Impact Office

10.00

Paneeli

Vastuunkannon monet kasvot

CEO Timo Huhtamäki,
Emmy Clothing Company

Tohtoriopiskelija Fanni Moilanen,
Työterveyslaitos, Helsingin yliopisto

Toimitusjohtaja Pauli Mäenpää,
Korkia

11.00

Tuottajan vastuu – maat ja metsät ratkaisuna

Puheenjohtaja Juha Marttila,
Maa- ja metsätaloustuottajain Keskusliitto MTK

11.30

Chat

Innovaatioita ilmastonsietokykyyn

Chief Growth Officer Katriina Anttila,
Good Ventures

Toimitusjohtaja Maria Sangder,
Gaia Consulting Oy

12.00

Lounas

13.00

Aineksia ilmastoviisaaseen talouteen

Tutkimusjohtaja Olli-Pekka Ruuskanen,
Pellervon taloustutkimus PTT

13.30

ValtuustoPaneeli

Ilmastoviisas Helsinki

Valtuustoryhmän puheenjohtaja (kok),
Maarit Vierunen

Valtuustoryhmän puheenjohtaja (vihr),
Amanda Pasanen

Valtuustoryhmän puheenjohtaja (vas),
Mia Haglund

14.30

Loppuyhteenveto

14.45

Tilaisuus päättyy

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