- Brussels Press Club, Brussels
- 16 January 2026 | 11:00 – 13:15 CET
- Centre for Responsible Business (CRB), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Europe, and CSR Europe
VECTRA International will be represented by Lorenz Berzau, our Vice President of Operations at this high-level roundtable to contribute practical insights on responsible business, sustainable global value chains, and the intersection of EU and Indian regulatory landscapes.
VECTRA works globally to help businesses:
- Navigate EU sustainability regulations such as CSDDD, EUDR, and CSRD
- Strengthen supply chain due diligence, traceability, and risk management
- Build resilient and responsible supplier networks aligned with EU expectations
- Drive sustainability transformation across SMEs and multi-tier supply chains
- Improve policy–practice alignment through evidence, diagnostics, and on-the-ground insights
This roundtable creates an ideal space for dialogue and partnership-building on the future of EU–India business collaboration and VECTRA looks forward to engaging with fellow experts, industry leaders, and policymakers.
About the Roundtable
The Second EU-India Sustainable Business Roundtable brings together senior leaders from business, government, international organisations, academia, and civil society to deepen collaboration between the European Union and India on sustainable trade, climate action, economic security, and responsible supply chains.
Building on insights from the first roundtable held in June 2025, this convening focuses on one critical objective: accelerating practical EU–India industry collaboration that strengthens global value chains and supports the evolving EU-India Strategic Partnership.
With EU–India trade ties expanding, sustainability expectations rising, and new regulatory regimes reshaping global supply chains, this roundtable provides a rare opportunity to exchange perspectives, share evidence, and shape the road ahead.
Why Attend?
The evolving EU–India Strategic Partnership emphasizes cooperation in:
- Prosperity & Sustainability (trade, investment, clean transitions)
- Technology & Innovation (digital ecosystems, green technologies)
- Connectivity & Global Governance
- Enablers such as skills, research, and business community involvement
These pillars require strong business collaboration, yet both sides face challenges: fragmented regulations, interoperability gaps, limited SME capacity, and the need for shared tools and metrics.
This roundtable addresses these gaps by asking pointed, practical questions, including:
- Are sustainability investments accelerating or slowing among EU businesses?
- Which sectors and ESG themes are becoming top priorities under the EU-India partnership?
- What conditions enable stronger EU–India collaboration and what barriers must be addressed?
- How can the EU and India create a robust feedback loop between stakeholders in Brussels and New Delhi?
- What policy and operational recommendations can strengthen sustainable business outcomes across both regions?
Who Will Attend
A select, invitation-only group of 25–30 senior experts, including:
- Private sector leaders
- Government representatives
- EU and Indian policymakers
- Think tanks and researchers
- International organisations
- Sustainability and ESG practitioners
This is a high-trust forum held under the spirit of open dialogue and strategic partnership.
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About the EU–India Sustainable Business Collaborative Initiative
This roundtable forms part of an ongoing initiative by CRB and the Delegation of the European Union to India, aimed at strengthening EU–India cooperation on sustainable business, supply chains, climate action, and inclusivity.
Insights from 200+ stakeholders have helped map concrete pathways for collaboration and identify opportunities for EU and Indian businesses to jointly drive sustainability outcomes at scale.
Sustainability is now the backbone of EU–India trade. Let’s strengthen it together in Brussels.
