AmCham Slovakia

3M Slovensko s.r.o.

www.3m.sk

3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $34 billion in sales, 3M employs about 92,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 70 countries. 3Ms diversified ...

ABB, s.r.o.

www.abb.sk

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 ...

Abbvie s.r.o.

www.abbvie.sk

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information ...

ACCA

www.accaglobal.com

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the world’s leading body for professional accountants, with over 115 years of experience, innovation and excellence. We champion opportunity within accountancy, demonstrate excellence through our qualifications, and act as a driving force within the accounting profession to constantly improve working practices. ACCA supports over 25 ...

Accenture

www.accenture.com

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 742,000 people serving clients in more tha ...

Acrea s.r.o.

www.acreatelier.com

Architectural studio ACREA was founded in 2011 with the aim of offering architectural services in a new way along with the support of the latest digital technologies. ACREA is a leader in the field of BIM - Building Information Modeling. ACREA primarily operates in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Across Private Investments, o.c.p., a.s.

www.across.sk

We have been creating unique investment solutions and opportunities for our clients for more than 20 years. We do this through investments in traditional and alternative asset classes, as well as by unique investment projects which Across offers exclusively on the Slovak market. We understand investments and our primary goal is to help clients value their money long-term and efficiently for ...

Adient Slovakia, s. r .o.

www.adient.com

Adient is the global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees operating in 200 manufacturing/assembly plants in 30 countries worldwide, we produce and deliver automotive seating for all vehicle classes and all major OEMs. Slovakia with around 2700 employees and 5 locations plays a key role in our operations – beside the production, the business center in Bratislava supports the com ...

AGEL SK a.s.

www.agel.sk

The company AGEL SK a.s. continues in Slovakia with its long-term goal, namely the provision of effective health care in economically stable medical facilities that it operates. The effort is to ensure their further development, which will be reflected in the growth of the quality of health services for the residents of the respective region. AGEL SK focuses on the development of hospitals not ...

AGS Bratislava International Movers, s.r.o.

www.agsmovers.com

Pioneer in the mobility industry, AGS Worldwide Movers, is now one of its global leaders, as a result of the innovative vision of its board for the last forty years. Always keeping in mind the evolution of our customers’ needs, we provide tailor-made services in removals and secure storage worldwide.

Aj Ty v IT

www.ajtyvit.sk

Aj Ty v IT is a well-recognized NGO to ensure equal access to IT education for all girls and women and help them enter the tech job market. Our goal is to reach at least 30% of the girls in the IT faculties and at least 40% of women working in IT positions in Slovakia. We implement activities for three main target groups: girls from 8 to 14 years old, 15 to 19 years, and 19+ women studying at ...

Akčné ženy, o.z.

www.akcnezeny.sk

We are independent and professional female magazine and community of active women. Our vision is to focus on everyday women willing to grow and achieve their goals and dreams in areas of entrepreneurship, carrier, philanthropy, health, and society. Our aim is to empower and enable “voice” of women to be heard. We are active female community, we organize conferences, events, webinars, and tra ...

Investing in Healthcare and Biotech

Business Breakfast

Healthy Employees as a Fundamental Pillar of Companies’ Growth

Business Breakfast

Business and Transaltantic Relationship Under the Trump Administration

ACE Live Event

Future Employer

Business Breakfast in Košice

Dawn of the new Space Age in Slovakia! Let's talk legal.

Business Breakfast

Hybrid: Tax Inspection Prep

Business Breakfast organized by Forvis Mazars Slovensko

Central European Energy Conference 2024

organized by Slovak Foreign Policy Association

Thanksgiving Charity Gala Dinner

Fly me to the moon / 28th Edition

Authentic Leadership

Workshop

Comparison of Cliftonstrenghts

organized by DEVELOR Slovakia

Connecting Education with Business

Conference organized by Junior Achievement (JA) Slovensko

Future Employer

Business Breakfast

Merry Christmas from AmCham Slovakia!

THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL, JUBILANT YEAR!Thank you, for making our 30th anniversary year truly special! As another busy year comes to an end, it's time to enjoy some well-deserved rest with family and friends and recharge for 2025. As a small token of appreciation for your continued support throughout the year, we promise to give your inbox a (short) break from our emails. Wishing you a ...

ESG questionnaires without stress

If you haven’t yet encountered a request from your business partners for information about the long-term sustainability of your business, you will soon. More and more entrepreneurs, and not just large corporations, are now emphasizing sustainability and social responsibility. If they themselves are investing resources and energy in ESG improvements and implementing large-scale strategie ...

The recruitment plans of Slovak employers remain optimistic even at the beginning of next year

34 % of Slovak employers expect an increase in the number of employees, 20 % expect a decrease and 43 % do not expect any change, while 3 % of employers were undecided on this topic. Based on these data, the net labour market index in Slovakia, adjusted for seasonal fluctuations, is 16 % for the first quarter of 2025. The highest net labour market index is in Bratislava 23 %. The lowest in cen ...

Help Us Assess the Impact of Legislative Changes on Businesses in Slovakia

The planned legislative changes, including tax increases and public sector savings, are expected to have significant implications for businesses across various sectors. This survey is designed to gather insights from the private sector to better understand: The financial and operational challenges these changes may bring.The specific measures with the greatest impact on businesses.Plans compan ...

Annual Charity Fundraising Drive 2024 – Thank you!

Vstúpte, n.o.- Founded by parents in December 2005, Vstúpte, n.o. is a progressive provider of social services for individuals with intellectual and multiple disabilities. The center offers innovative programs focused on employment, social engagement, culture, and therapeutic care. Its personalized approach ensures each client’s needs are met, fostering holistic development. Vstúpte is dedic ...

AmCham in the Media - November 2024

On November 25, The Slovak Spectator Investment Guide 2024-25 published an article about Eastern Slovakia as an increasingly attractive destination for investment, quoting Katarína Miňová, the former Regional Manager of AmCham's Košice office.On November 25, The Slovak Spectator Investment Guide 2024-25 published an overview of the activities and statistics related to Business Service Centers ...

CMS further bolsters Real Estate practice with partner appointment in Bratislava

During his career, Martin has worked at both local and international law firms. Martin has over 20 years experience advising clients on real estate and construction, corporate and MA, and banking and finance law. His other areas of expertise include commercial and disputes law. Martin is highly respected in the market as one of the leading real estate, MA, and corporate lawyers. He has advis ...

A&O Shearman names Renátus Kollár and Lucia Raimanová as co-managing partners for Bratislava office

Renátus joined the Bratislava office in 2000 and has 25 years of experience in advising on restructuring and insolvency matters, corporate finance, leveraged finance, acquisition finance, project finance and real estate finance transactions. He regularly acts as a trusted adviser to both domestic and foreign financial institutions and debtors as well as corporate clients. He has participa ...

KPMG in Slovakia appoints new Equity Partners

From left: Štefan Karšay, Rado Krátky, Lygia Fullbrook, Marek Masaryk, Marc Leubner This significant step underscores their outstanding contributions to the development of the firm and long-standing commitment to our core offerings in Audit, Tax & Legal, Deals and Consulting. “The promotion of Lygia, Štefan, Rado, Marc, and Marek marks a key milestone in KPMG Slovakia’s ongoing growt ...

8 tips on how to prepare an ESG Sustainability Report

Step by step to effective ESG reporting Implementing ESG and creating a sustainability report can be a time-consuming and technically demanding process, especially when setting up an appropriate strategy and during the first assessment. The basic and first step is to identify which aspects of sustainability are key in the company’s conditions, which you want to develop and pay attention t ...

AmCham Charity Fundraising Drive: Make a difference!

We are reaching out to our members for donations, which will be distributed to a deserving organization. Now, more than ever, we must come together to face the challenges around us and extend our support to those who need it most. THIS YEAR, AMCHAM IS PROUD TO SUPPORT: Vstúpte, n.o. http://www.vstupte.org/ Founded by parents in December 2005, Vstúpte, n.o. is a progressive provider of ...

Exhibition Marek Hajkovsky

Work and Life Connections

What do you currently perceive as the biggest challenge or the biggest opportunity in your life? (AO) I have just been appointed to a new role as Director Financial Planning and Analysis for Research and Development function in our company, where I will be overseeing financial strategy, budgeting, and performance analysis for R&D initiatives. It is a great opportunity and a big challenge w ...

Driving Sustainable Innovation

Longbows and muskets In the English medieval army (1250 – 1450), longbowmen were critical factors of several decisive victories during the Hundred Years’ War between England and France. The longbow was a very effective and efficient weapon and a skilled archer could shoot up to 12 arrows per minute. At the beginning of the 16th century, a musket came into service which was a muzzle-loaded lon ...

Leading With A Purpose

With a rise in global issues like climate change, a social justice movement coming to the forefront of the public consciousness, turbulent economic times, and rapid technological change shifting how we work, it’s simply impossible to overstate just how complex, fast-changing, and unpredictable the world has become. But there’s something else we need to acknowledge: major crises come with oppo ...

Space Sector: Legal Insights

Historical Background & Current InvolvementThe country’s involvement in space exploration dates back to the 1970s, with its contributions solidified when Slovak astronaut Ivan Bella joined the Mir space station crew in 1999.1 Today, Slovakia continues its commitment to the space industry through participation in international missions such as Rosetta, BepiColombo, JUICE, and JEM-EUSO. Thes ...

Navigating DEI and Business Metrics

Most agree on the first step, which centers on the following: to structure KPIs based on measures that directly contribute to the organization’s objectives. Organizational KPIs must measure the overall performance of the organization, and these may translate into business goals to track the success of individual business units, or individuals. Recently, we have seen the emergence of organizat ...

Don’t Ignore Diversity & Inclusion

What If We Did Nothing? The Consequences of Ignoring DEIImagine a company where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have been completely erased from its culture. At first glance, the absence of DEI might not be immediately obvious to the untrained eye. The company could appear like any other efficient, stable, well-oiled machine. Even better, the same untrained observer might miss other int ...

Early Action, Lasting Impact

ESG, non-financial reporting, CSRD, ESRS. All these terms share a common denominator. Could you explain this? The common denominator is the new European legislation, CSRD, effective from January 5, 2023, with EU Member States required to implement its provisions into national law and regulation by 6 July 2024. Over time, companies of a certain size must report how their business impacts the en ...

The ESG Compliance Maze

Risks from non-compliance vary depending on the industry, company size, and geographic location, but include the following key areas: 1. Regulatory and Legal Risks Non-compliance can lead to legal sanctions, fines, and even litigation.Struggling to keep up with constantly evolving requirements can result in unintentional non-compliance and subsequent penalties. 2. Financial Risks Implem ...

ESG Reporting with Mandatory Audit

Ideal combination: auditor for both financial and non-financial auditIf a Slovak subsidiary has a parent company in the EU and the latter prepares a consolidated sustainability report according to CSRD directive, the Slovak company does not have to. This exemption does not apply to Slovak companies with a parent company in the U.S. or an Asian country. If such companies meet at least two of th ...

Businesses & Consumers: Your Turn!

Demand for, and supply of, more sustainable products can be stimulated by consumers making better-informed purchasing decisions. They can only do so if they have reliable information. Many companies have adopted green marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage. This trend has led to a concerning rise in greenwashing, i.e. companies exaggerating or fabricating their environmental cred ...

Committed to the Green Transition

Sustainability is one of the most important topics today. What is ING’s stance on the matter? With approximately 38 million clients across more than 35 countries, our business activities significantly impact communities and the environment. So, we recognize we have a responsibility to society. This responsibility drives us to make thoughtful decisions about how, where, and with whom we conduct ...

Current ESG Challenges

CBAM RegulationThe CBAM transitional period from October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025 serves as a pilot phase. Importers and indirect customs representatives must report data on the quantity of imported CBAM goods (such as steel, aluminum, iron, cement, electricity, fertilizers, hydrogen) and the greenhouse gas emissions linked to those imports. Quarterly reports are submitted within one month ...