Web3 & ESG: Threat or Opportunity for a Sustainable Future in the EU/EEA

​This exclusive roundtable, moderated by Violaine Champetier de Ribes, Head of ESG at CoinsPaid, brings together leading experts in blockchain sustainability, risk assessment, and regulation. Tim Zölitz (Crypto Risk Metrics GmbH), Dr. Lena Klaassen (Crypto Carbon Ratings Institute), Arun Maharajan,  Blockchain Lead at the Office of Innovation, UNICEF, and Juan Ignacio Ibañez (MiCA Crypto Alliance) will explore the most pressing ESG concerns facing Web3 today.

​Through an interactive format of three core questions, expert insights, and audience participation, the discussion will delve into key areas:

• ​The role of blockchain in sustainability—Is it a tool for impact or an overhyped distraction?

• ​MiCA vs. CSRD sustainability disclosures—How prepared is Web3 for broader ESG compliance?

• ​The future of Social & Governance within decentralized ecosystems—Can ESG frameworks adapt, or must Web3 conform?

​Designed for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators, this roundtable offers a unique opportunity to assess whether Web3 represents an ESG risk—or a revolutionary opportunity for sustainable innovation. Join us in shaping the future of decentralized compliance!