Competition Law and Sustainability – Sustainability as a Key Factor in Competition
Monday, April 19, 2021 · 9:00 a.m.
Berlin (GMT +2:00)
The European Commission sets with the Green Deal a benchmark for the sustainable development of the European economy. With an enforcement in competition law, sustainability should be fostered. But how will this effect European business actions? Will the parameter of sustainability be a soil for antitrust? Discover with our experts these questions and use the opportunity to contribute to the discussion in various occasions.
Agenda
09:00 Welcome and Introduction
09:05 Keynote: Sustainability Initiatives
09:30 Sustainable Development Goals meet Competition Law
10:15 Case Study: Lessons Learned from the Netherlands
11:15 Balancing Competition and Sustainability in the Current Antitrust Framework
12:00 “Greenwashing” – Environmental Goals as a Parameter for Antitrust & Merger Control ?
12:45 Lunch Break
13:30 Best Practices from State Aid
14:15 Coffee Break
14:30 Panel Discussion: Does Competition Law need an Update on Sustainability Requirements for Businesses?