About
Investor relations and sustainability must be considered together to meet the challenges of modern capital markets communication. This is precisely where the new econsense format comes in. At our roundtable at Deloitte, we bring together experts from the specialist departments of econsense member companies to share fresh insights and best practices and discuss current developments.
This includes addressing the following questions: What are the trends and risks of sustainability-related capital markets communication? And above all: How do successful ESG and risk management intertwine in these turbulent times?
The format offers a wide range of insights and ample time for a trusting exchange among major German companies that represent different industries and share a global shareholder structure and sales markets.
The Roundtable at a Glance:
May 26, 2025, at Deloitte’s offices in Frankfurt am Main
Experts from the fields of Investor Relations & Sustainability
Compact half-day format from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., followed by a light lunch
External insights, exchange of experiences, and ample time for networking (Chatham House Rule)
Agenda
time
Program
Welcome & Introduction:
Jannis Arnold (econsense)
Keynote: Effective ESG Communication in the Capital Markets (30 minutes)
James Dymond (SAP, confirmed)
In this introductory session, we’ll take a look at current trends and developments: Where does ESG stand today, what risks and opportunities exist, and which strategies are successful? How do companies effectively communicate sustainability in a changing environment?
Panel: ESG Engagement 2.0 – What Changes Are Coming with the CSRD, the ESG Backlash, and More? (90 minutes)
Andreas Kusche (Mercedes-Benz, confirmed)
Marcel Leistenschneider (ISS, confirmed)
Jan Sohlmann (Bayer, confirmed)
Hendrik Schmidt (DWS, confirmed)
Antje Stobbe (Allianz GI, confirmed)
Janne Werning (Union Investment, confirmed)
In this panel discussion, we will explore ESG Engagement 2.0: How is the sheer volume of information generated by the CSRD changing capital market communication? What impact does the ESG backlash have on companies? And what does this mean for the work of investor relations teams?
Lunch & Get-together