Sustainability: The Only Way is Forward
The Luxembourg Sustainability Forum 2025 brought together more than 700 participants, including 250 in person, for an afternoon of keynotes, interviews, campfires and a participatory musical experience. Through these varied formats, the event explored a key question: how can we advance the sustainable development agenda in the face of the current polycrisis, when 'business as usual' is no longer an option? Speakers shared their insights on the dynamics at play, the leadership required and concrete levers for action to strengthen the resilience of our societies.
The LSF took place on 25 November at the Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg studio and was livestreamed to reach a wide audience.
All sessions can be viewed on the IMS Luxembourg YouTube channel:
Relive this edition, session by session:
Uncertainty is growing, sustainable ambition is fading. What if we changed our perspective?
A session to rise above the noise, understand our times, and reinvent sustainability leadership. Listen to three powerful voices for a true shift in mindset.
Keynote: “Too Loud To Ignore: a Rising Tide of Voices”
Clover Hogan, Climate activist and founder of Force of Nature
Keynote: “La grande métamorphose: l’art d’imaginer les futurs”
Mathieu Baudin, Historian and Futurist, Director of the Institut des Futurs Souhaitables
Interview
François Gemenne, Expert in geopolitics of the environment, IPCC co-author and researcher
Sustainability has become a true driver of long-term performance and lasting success.
Circular economy, renewable energy, open governance, low-tech solutions... Discover companies committed to diverse sustainable models and the tangible benefits they reap. Get inspired by those leading by example.
Keynote: Sustainability of economic activities in a chaotic world
Thomas Breuzard, Co-chair of B Corp France and director at Norsys
Evelyne Barberot,
Co-Dirigeante, GPA
Arnaud Gillin,
Co-funding partner, Innpact
Jean Minne,
CEO, Composil
François Neu,
General Manager, Enerdeal Luxembourg
Génica Schäfgen,
Head of Ecosia EU
Pierre Schmidtgall,
Co-founder and Investment Director, Lita
Clément Wampach,
Managing Director, TK Elevator Luxembourg
No profound change can happen without collaboration. Through interactive sessions, discover the power of “we”, how to embrace change with optimism, cultivate the courage to experiment, and most importantly, take action here and now.
Experience the collective energy and let yourself be carried away by a unique atmosphere, featuring a live jazz performance. A true invitation to get moving.
Trees in the City, Business in Action
City of Luxembourg and the companies involved in the initiative
Keynote : "Faire Tribu"
Hugo Paul, Community Explorer
Live Performance: Jazz Lessons on Leading for Sustainability in Uncertain Times
Alex Steele, Pianist
& relive the day behind the scenes
(credits: IMS Luxembourg)
We would also like to thank the entities of the Crédit Agricole Group (CAMCA, AMUNDI, CA Indosuez Wealth Europe, CALIE, CA Indosuez Funds Solutions, CACEIS et FUND CHANNEL) and Société Générale Luxembourg (Ayvens et SOGELIFE).
The IMS team would like to thank its sponsors and partners, without whom the production of this event would not be possible.
Gold sponsors
"At Crédit Agricole Group, we firmly believe that finance has a key role in the ecological and societal transition. These convictions are naturally shared by our employees, whose commitment is reflected in particular through volunteering, solidarity days and skills-based sponsorship. By mobilising our collective strengths and directing our financing towards promising projects, we are helping to build a more sustainable and inclusive economy for future generations." Olivier Carcy, Senior Country Officer - Crédit Agricole Group
"The EIB Group is proud to support the IMS Sustainability Forum as a Gold Sponsor. As Europe’s Climate Bank, we champion sustainability in everything we do, we finance and advise environmentally and socially sustainable projects while we reduce our own footprint through our Going Net Zero Roadmap." Sonia Hidalgo Bodega, Deputy Director General of the Group Financial Control Directorate - European Investment Bank
"While some companies and governments are stepping back from their ESG commitments, resilient companies have long recognized that embracing a sustainability strategy is a coherent path to long-term success. The business world is mobilizing around regulations framework like CSRD and ISSB. Reporting remains a catalyst for fixing the right priorities, monitoring progress, informing stakeholders transparently and delivering impactful actions. Bold leadership will seize this opportunity—not just to comply, but to drive meaningful change in business models. Are you such a bold leader?" François Mousel, Managing Partner - PwC Luxembourg
Silver sponsors
"Investing sustainably means believing in a future where financial performance and social responsibility go hand in hand. In our business, every decision we make today paves the way for new dynamics to meet the challenges of tomorrow." Loïc Le Foll, Responsable Épargne Patrimoniale du Groupe AG2R LA MONDIALE et Directeur Général de La Mondiale Europartner
"The only way is forward – The title of Forum 2025 reflects the transition our organisation is engaged in Luxembourg. Driven by the challenges facing our sector, we are moving forward in transforming our activities to contribute to the development of a resilient society." Valérie Massin, Country Head - ArcelorMittal Luxembourg
"Société Générale supports its clients in their projects and offers them a range of financial solutions and services, both in France and internationally. Our bank will target a contribution to sustainable finance of €500 billion over the period 2024-2030." Frédéric Surdon, CEO - Société Générale
"As a leader in collective catering and sustainable food in Luxembourg, we must be agents of change. Sustainability is our number one goal; it is in our DNA, our responsibility, and our direction. The only way is forward." Julien Demoulin, CEO - Sodexo Luxembourg
"Joining LSF2025 as a Silver Partner is an important move for Żabka Group. It amplifies our sustainability voice, fosters global collaboration, and showcases our commitment to forward-thinking solutions that drive real impact across business, communities, and the environment." Rafał Rudzki, Group Sustainability Director - Żabka Group
We would also like to thank the entities of the Crédit Agricole Group (CAMCA, AMUNDI, CA Indosuez Wealth Europe, CALIE, CA Indosuez Funds Solutions, CACEIS and FUND CHANNEL) and Société Générale Luxembourg (Ayvens and SOGELIFE).