The Green Transformation (GX)
National strategy, policy innovation and corporate transformation
– The Danish model –
Nov. 25th (Thur.), 2021 11:30-13:30 (JST)
45 people on campus/more participating online (ZOOM)
Co-hosts
The Center for Sustainability and Innovation (CSI), Shizenkan University
The Embassy of Denmark in Japan
| Denmark, and the entire Nordic region, is taking a global leadership role both in implementation of the SDGs, rapid decarbonization of the energy system, and of purpose-led, sustainability-oriented business innovation. This Green Transformation is reflected both in national strategy, policy innovation and in corporate business and brand transformations.With the participation of the Danish Foreign Minister and top executives from four leading Danish corporations, we will explore the value of the Danish model of green and sustainable innovation, including how it relates to the sustainable development goals. |
[Main speakers]
Jeppe Kofod, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Denmark
Hirokazu Sano, Representative Director & President, Novozymes Japan Ltd. (Ingredients)
Kohei Amakusa, Head of Market Development, Orsted Japan KK (Energy)
Simon Collier, Vice President, Market Access & External Affairs, Novo Nordisk Pharma Ltd. (Japan) (Pharmaceuticals)
Toru Nishiyama, Managing Director North East Asia, A.P. Moller-Maersk (Transportation)
[Moderator]
Peter David Pedersen, Professor and Center Leader of CSI, Shizenkan University
[Program]
11:30 Introductions by the moderator, Peter David Pedersen
11:40 Keynote 1: Green Transformation and Climate Action – the Danish Perspective, Jeppe Kofod, Foreign Minister of Denmark
11:55 Q&A and comments from the moderator
12:10 Corporate Presentation #1: Charting a New Course Towards Decarbonization, Toru Nishiyama, Managing Director North-East Asia, A.P. Moller-Maersk
12:25 Corporate Presentation #2: Innovating for Sustainability and the SDGs, Hirokazu Sano, Representative Director & President, Novozymes Japan Ltd. 12:40 Q&A and comments by the moderator
12:50 Corporate Presentation #3: Our Transformation from a Black Energy to a Green Energy Company, Kohei Amakusa, Head of Market Development, Orsted Japan KK
13:05 Corporate Presentation #4: Leading a Sustainable Business, Simon Collier, Vice President, Market Access & External Affairs, Novo Nordisk Pharma Ltd. (Japan)
13:20 Final Q&A and closing remarks
13:30 End of Program
[How to join]
Please register through the below link. We have a limited number of seats (45) on Shizenkan campus (Nihonbashi, Tokyo) – please indicate if you would like to participate live on campus or online.
*Note: We have closed the registration for the participation on Shizenkan campus as we have reached our capacity. We still have the capacity to join the forum online.