On Tuesday 5 November 2024, we discussed “Promoting Sustainability Through Arbitration”, at a hybrid event jointly organised with Castrén & Snellman at 8:30 – 10:00am Helsinki.

The risk of ESG disputes is now a part of corporate reality, regardless of a company’s line of business. Arbitration can play an important role in resolving such disputes internationally. The arbitration community is also becoming increasingly aware of the carbon footprint of arbitration proceedings, and several tools have been developed to make arbitration a greener practice. The event will focus on the ways in which arbitration can promote sustainability and tackle climate change.

We warmly welcome you to discuss the ways in which arbitration can promote sustainability and tackle climate change in a breakfast seminar hosted jointly by Castrén & Snellman and Delos Dispute Resolution.

The seminar was held in English. It was in person at Castrén & Snellman’s offices or online.

The speakers (short bios below) were Anna Kuusniemi-Laine, Dr. Ghazal Miyar and Jerker Pitkänen.

The programme for the event was as follows:

8.30am – Breakfast was served
9.00am – Welcoming words by hosts
9.05am – What role can arbitration play in ESG disputes?
9.30am – How to reduce the carbon footprint of arbitration?
9.50am – Questions and audience participation

Recording available here.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Anna Kuusniemi-Laine is one of the most experienced ESG attorneys in Finland. She oversees the development of Castrén & Snellman’s ESG services and responsible business practices. Anna helps companies and other organisations align their operations with ESG regulations and recommendations and identify the issues they still need to focus on, taking into account the whole regulatory landscape.

Dr. Ghazal Miyar is a litigation attorney and law lecturer specialising in international law and human rights. Ghazal also has experience in remote hearings, which she has facilitated through the Delos platform.

Jerker Pitkänen frequently advises clients in a wide range of commercial arbitrations, including large-scale construction and infrastructure disputes and disputes relating to the energy sector. He is recognised as an Arbitration Future Leader by Who’s Who Legal and a Next generation Partner by Legal 500.