The discussions were lively and urgent. We heard about new EU reporting requirements, the challenges of aligning complex supply chains, and the high stakes of energy security in Central Europe. Finance experts showed how capital is increasingly flowing toward sustainable investments, rewarding companies that take credible action. The atmosphere in the room was electric, with engaged participants asking thoughtful questions and workshops that encouraged everyone to turn theory into practical steps. One personal highlight was our all-female energy panel, a powerful symbol of the diverse voices now leading these conversations.
As we gathered in Bratislava, the world’s attention was also on New York Climate Week, where global leaders called for more ambitious action and stressed that the clean transition must make economic sense for everyone. Nuclear energy, flexible power systems, and realistic pathways to decarbonization dominated the agenda, while many warned against overusing the ESG “label” and urged businesses to focus on measurable results. These global conversations are setting the stage for the upcoming COP30 in Brazil, where businesses will be expected to show up in force and help shape the policy frameworks that will guide the next decade.
For companies in Slovakia and across Central Europe, the message is clear: strategy must evolve faster than regulation. Partnerships across supply chains, industries, and sectors are critical, and innovation - particularly in energy, materials, and circular economy solutions - will define competitiveness. Above all, communication must be authentic and backed by action, because stakeholders are no longer satisfied with promises alone.
As you read through this issue of AmCham Connection magazine, I hope you will be inspired by the stories, interviews, and examples of companies already putting these principles into practice. ESG is no longer a side conversation. It is central to building resilience, trust, and a thriving economy. The transition is already here - the question is whether we will lead it.
Zuzana Serinová, Policy Manager, AmCham Slovakia
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