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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 ...

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

Art & Tech Days Conference 2024

organized by Creative Industry Košice (CIKE)

Slovak Industry VISION Day

International Business Forum organized by SARIO (Slovenská agentúra pre rozvoj investícií a obchodu)

Real Estate Vision & Trends

Conference organized by CBRE

TEDxHumenné

Discover Your Creative Potential

Fiscal Responsibility Is Not Possible Without Economic Growth

organized by The Slovak Association of Finance and Treasury and The Entrepreneurs Association of Slovakia

HR TRENDS 2024 CONFERENCE

The 10th edition of the HR TRENDS conference focused on one of the most current concepts in the world of HR and business - Purposeful Leadership or Meaningful Leadership of People and Organizations.

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 so ...

Exhibition Marek Hajkovsky

Digital Committee Leadership Elections 2024 results

Each Digital Committee member company registered by October 7, 2024, had the right to vote for one Chair candidate and one Vice-Chair candidate. Based on the results of this process, we sincerely congratulate the newly elected Chair, Mr. Roman Csemi, and two Vice-Chairs, Mrs. Julia Steinerová and Mr. Matúš Durkáč. We are confident that the newly elected Digital Committee Leadership will work t ...

AmCham in the Media - October 2024

On October 1, TREND Weekly published its regular "Barometer" poll, which included insights from Martina Slabejová, Executive Director of AmCham, on the state's growing expenditures. On October 1, Hospodarske noviny published an interview with one of the main stars of AmCham's The Festival of Future, Lawrence Krauss, where he discussed the impacts of climate change. On October 3, info-lifes ...

ESG in Practice: How to Integrate Sustainable Strategies into Your Business

Where to Find ESG Principles in Daily Business OperationsWith the amendment to the Accounting Act effective from June 1, 2024, EU Directive 2022/2464 introduces new obligations for companies regarding the disclosure of sustainability information, known as ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance. A key requirement is for businesses to include individual sustainability disclosures as pa ...

Career Renaissance: Unlocking Potential Beyond 50+

In her article, AmCham Slovakia’s HR expert, Júlia Jurčíková, explains why and how companies should engage this age group to gain a competitive edge. You can download the full version of the article in Slovak language here.

Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras with a new Director of Sales and Marketing

She has already held this position at the hotel from 2008 to 2011. She comes to the hotel from the travel agency Satur Travel, where she was responsible for incentive groups of exclusive clients and VIP travellers. She gained experience in hotels all over the world. She was Sales and Marketing Director at Kempinski Hotels in China, later she worked for Rocco Forte Hotels in Russia and in Bali ...

Wendela Raas elected Europe CEO at Dentons

Wendela Raas was the Managing Partner of Amsterdam-based Boekel De Nerée which combined with Dentons in 2017. She is a member of Dentons’ Europe Region Board and Global Board and serves as Global Vice Chair. She also serves as the Global Leader of the Consumer Products and Services sector group. Wendela Raas has 25 years’ experience advising on real estate law, with a focus on commerci ...

ESG as a competitive advantage: Why it is important to act now

Key Techniques to Help You Achieve Long-Term Success Through ESG In today's world, businesses face growing pressure to address climate change, social challenges, and the need for transparency. The concept of ESG—Environmental, Social, and Governance factors—has become crucial for any company aiming to thrive. What was once just a matter of reputation or regulatory compliance is now a co ...

AmCham Slovakia Digital committee leadership elections – call for voting @Oct29

Members of the Digital Committee are invited to cast their votes in the election for one (1) chair and two (2) vice-chair positions, respectively, for a two-year tenure starting on 1 November 2024. For your convenience, please find the candidates´ profiles and supporting nomination materials below. The voting takes place digitally via email from 22 October until 29 October 2024 (23:59 PM) foll ...

Back in Gear: CMS European M&A Outlook 2025

Nearly two-thirds of survey respondents expect European M&A to increase over the next 12 months, either somewhat (45%) or significantly (20%), a major reversal from last year’s study when only 3% forecast a significant increase.Deal value in H1 2024 was €439 billion compared to €334 billion in H1 2023, representing a 31% year-on-year increase.Deal volume in H1 2024 was 7,868 compared to 8, ...

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 ...