Environment and responsible business

Focus topics

1. Supporting the transition to more sustainable business models and the circular economy.
2. Climate policy must focus on competitiveness. Without competitive businesses, climate goals cannot be achieved without harming human well-being. Therefore, it is crucial that relevant policies and initiatives take into account the regulations in the countries and regions with which Estonian companies compete internationally.
3. Achieving climate targets requires a reasonable transition period. Only in this way can we give Estonian companies the opportunity to reshape their business strategies, taking into account both the changed environment and international competition. In order to make change happen, countries need to make both a substantive and a financial commitment to ensure a reliable, predictable and business-friendly business environment that supports long-term private sector investment.
4. For the successful implementation of the European Green Deal, policies in this area need to be aligned with the renewed National Climate Action Plan (NCCP) REKK2030 (2050 horizon). In a changed environment, the focus needs to be on education and innovation to ensure that the labour market has the right people with the right knowledge, skills and experience.
5. Providing employers with the most up-to-date information on best practices, funding opportunities, etc.

Sustainable business models and technologies, the most extensive and efficient possible refining of natural resources, renewable energies and recovery technologies must become a competitive advantage for Estonian companies.

Want to get involved and contribute to the Environment, Energy and Sustainable Business Group? Let our working group coordinator know your request!

Kati coordinates and promotes the R&D and innovation capacity of Estonian companies. Her responsibilities include product management of the Innovation Staircase framework for the innovation ecosystem, preparation and coordination of materials for policy development in the field of RDI, and organisation of the Employers’ Innovation Start-up Chamber and the 2% Club for innovative companies. Previously, Kati has worked as CEO and development advisor of the Estonian Printing and Packaging Industry Association and managed a medical start-up. In 2021, she obtained a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Tartu and in 2022, she continued her education at the Swedish Institute Management Programme with a focus on sustainable business strategies and responsible management.

Kati Rostfeldt

Innovation Counsellor

+372 517 7473

kati.rostfeldt@employers.ee