Business Leaders Forum (BLF) is an informal educational and networking association of companies that have made a commitment to be leading promoters of corporate responsibility in Slovakia. We consider ESG aspects as an inevitable part of everyday business decisions and aim to respect the needs of all stakeholders we make business with.
Business Leaders Forum is an initiative of the Pontis Foundation, which has managed the association since its establishment in 2004.
BLF members meet regularly at quarterly meetings to exchange knowledge and share best practices on specific ESG topics. These meetings often feature external speakers and experts. Members also have access to specialised events and working groups that provide practical guidance and inspiration for implementing responsible business practices within their companies.
The BLF Executive Director, together with the BLF President, nominates members of the BLF Advisory Committee. Their appointment is subject to approval by a majority of the member companies, and they serve a two-year term.
The BLF Advisory Committee and the BLF President advise on the strategic direction and activities of the association and approve public statements issued on behalf of BLF.
BEATA ALTANSUKH
Packeta
We like that, through the Business Leaders Forum platform, we are connected with companies that actively care about the impact their activities have on society and the environment in which they operate.
JAROSLAV GRYGAR
Beko Europe
It is an honor to be part of the Business Leaders Forum platform for almost 20 years, which for me personally means a holistic approach to responsible entrepreneurship. I can confirm with pleasure that thanks to BLF, companies are aware of the importance of the balance between economic growth and a positive impact on society and the environment
LUCIA GRÖNEOVÁ
Swiss Re Slovakia
At Swiss Re, we see BLF as a unique platform that connects responsible companies in Slovakia and enables effective exchange of information, joint learning, and moving us forward as a country.
ivana.vagaska@nadaciapontis.sk
“I think the biggest benefit of the association is that it connects different companies with a variety of capabilities and experience. We have examples of best practice at our disposal and we want to share them outside of Business Leaders Forum too. My goal is to make corporate social responsibility a given, something that is an everyday reality in the way companies operate.”
