Investor Presentaiton
ESG: OPPORTUNITIES RISING
As governments, businesses and citizens look towards the
'new reality' of life after COVID-19, environmental, social and
governance (ESG) issues are quickly rising up the agenda.
Sustainability is the new lens through which companies
will be evaluated and the world looks to the future where
greater adoption of ESG is a norm. We should recognize that
moving towards a low-carbon economy and move to use
of renewable energy will create additional complexities for
firms. However, I believe that opportunities will prevail. And
those who will stay one step ahead will be the winners.
The Czech Republic is ready to embrace Green technologies
and is standing at the forefront of advancement, with
governments incentivizing firms and individuals to make
smarter choices that consider the environmental impact of
their actions. At the same time, the Czech Government is
emphasising the stability of supplies and necessary security
and safety measures, which are increasingly important in the
energy sector and industries dependent on stable supplies
of gas and electricity. This is also an important part of the
agenda of the Czech Presidency of the EU in 2022.
CARVING THE NEW DIGITAL PATH
The global pandemic acted also as a catalyst for many of
innovative offerings and accelerating its uptake. The pace of
change is faster than before. Many executives are struggling
to understand the future trends and set a vision that will
enable their organization to capitalize on them. Even those
with a strong vision are not sure whether they are moving
fast enough to compete in the new world. Our professionals
sit down with business leaders across the ecosystem to find
out how these new trends are influencing their strategies and
investments. I want to share good news: the future remains
exciting in our region. My words are marked with many
examples of product and service innovations undertaken in
the Czech industry recently.
So, the ambition of the country is clear: to become one of
Europe's innovation leaders. Already the Czechs belong
among the EU's frontrunners as it is the 9th most advanced
economy in EU according to Prosperity Index.
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