Sustainable growth is an opportunity for growth and innovation. The Committee focuses on economic and social development, new business models and organizational structures, the nature of work, and the transformation of enterprises.
AmCham Sustainable Growth Committee
Key areas of the Committee’s work
The EU Green Deal and green financing
The European Union aims to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, with a first milestone of a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030. Sustainability is the answer to the challenges of the climate crisis and the key to the transition to a low-carbon and greener society with a high quality of life. Businesses have a key role to play in the transition to a sustainable society, and it is important that sustainability is not just a burden for them but an opportunity for growth and innovation. To be able to recognize this opportunity, we need to rethink our priorities, business models, and the future of work and transform businesses. National and European Union support for the transition to climate neutrality and further development will be based on green finance. Grants will include a commitment to ESG criteria, corporate sustainability reporting will require data collection and reporting on progress, and measurement of economic growth will go beyond macroeconomic indicators. For Slovenia, it is crucial to take advantage of the EU Green Deal for the economy and to think about the country’s energy concept.
Smart cities and sustainable mobility
The smart cities of the future will be connected, green, energy-efficient, and mobile. Digitalization will drive efficient management of transport, energy, buildings, water, lighting, security, health services, shopping, waste management, and other aspects of city life. This will enable a high quality of life for all citizens.
The circular economy
The circular economy is a way of organizing production and consumption based on the sharing, reusing, refurbishment, and recycling of existing materials and products. This extends the lifetime of products and reduces waste. When a product reaches the end of its life cycle, the materials from which it is made are retained in the economy as much as possible. A shift towards a circular economy could bring benefits such as reducing environmental impact, increasing competitiveness, stimulating innovation, strengthening economic growth, and creating jobs. The AmCham Sustainable Growth Committee sees the efficient management of waste as a raw material as a key point for the transition to a circular economy.
Legislation must follow practical examples and remove barriers
At the AmCham Sustainable Growth Committee, we call on legislators to put in place mechanisms to protect the environment and incorporate sustainability into legislation. At the same time, sustainability must become a core value for all ministries in their decision-making and actions.
Committee members
Who are the Committee members
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Join the AmCham Sustainable Growth Committee
For all questions related to the Committee’s work, you can turn to our Committee coordinator Tonja Avsenik, our YOUng Platform Leader & Project Leader.
Tonja Avsenik
AmCham YOUng Platform Leader & Project Leader