People Sustainability Seminar Series 

Want to lead the way in People Sustainability and gain access to global expertise? This initative is for you.

People Sustainability Seminar Series is a collaborative initiative between Malmö University and EY, designed to drive real and measurable change.  

By leveraging insights from EY and Malmö University’s research into Swedish sustainability reporting, along with leading practices from an analysis of over 400 companies globally, this Seminar Series aims to empower organizations to integrate people sustainability into their business strategies effectively. 

What is the Purpose of the Seminar Series? 

Our goal is to make leading expertise and practical tools available through a collaborative format that enables deeper learning, broader impact, and access to resources typically reserved for large-scale projects. Each session will feature experienced specialists from our EY network, sharing practical perspectives and insights on the topic under discussion. 

With the option to bring in colleagues depending on areas. Who should join?

The Seminar Series is tailored for: 

• Senior HR-Professionals
• DEI- Leaders
• Sustainability managers
• Or roles with similar responsibilities, i.e. focus on DEI, Social- and/or People sustainability

What You Will Gain as a Participant 

• Tools, peer learning, and specialist support: Collaborate with peers and experts to enhance your knowledge and skills. 
• Benchmarking and global leading practices: Access to insights on what others are doing that drives real and measurable change.
• Enhanced reporting and communication: Improve your organization’s reputation and brand value through effective sustainability reporting. 
• Leadership opportunities: Take a leading role within your sector in advancing people sustainability, positioning your organization as a pioneer in this critical area. 

Seminar Series Structure and Meetings*

The Seminar Series consists of five annual workshops planned with a start in September 2026, each focusing on key aspects of people sustainability.

• September: Introduction, Navigating DEI Language, and Setting the Foundation
• November: Strategy, Governance, and Leadership
• January (2027): Talent Attraction, Recruitment, Onboarding and Career Progression
• March: Feedback Mechanisms, Engagement, Data, and Reporting
• May: Rounding up: Learnings, Key Takeaways, and Next Steps

Each session will feature experts from our Global EY Seminar Series, providing participants with the opportunity to engage with leading global specialists in these topics. 

Note that the start has been moved to after this summer. This is so that we can bring insights from this years CSRD report analysis to the series. Also note that the above is a proposed structure. Final topics and focus areas will be determined together with participants to ensure relevance and value.

Participation Details 

• Cost: 49,000 SEK per organization participating. 

• Please note that signing up is not binding. There is limited space available, and EY will follow up with participants to confirm once a spot has been allocated. By signing up, you are expressing interest, and we will contact you with next steps and details regarding your participation.

Why should organizations invest in People Sustainability?  

Organizations that invest in People Sustainability attract talent, boost innovation, and strengthen their brand. Employees perform better when they feel valued, and diverse teams drive creativity and innovation. Sweden has a strong foundation in gender equality, but we can accelerate progress by learning from countries that have worked strategically with broader people sustainability. We don’t need to reinvent the wheel; we need to apply proven approaches to meet the needs of a diverse and evolving workforce. 

Want to know more about our other services and offerings? 

Within EY we are many specialists focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion – as well as people sustainability, and CSRD ESRS reporting. We offer services like: development and implementation of strategy and policy, current state analysis and benchmarking, developing roadmaps with concrete suggestions on how to strengthen your DEI & people sustainability work, trainings and workshops on inclusive leadership & unconscious bias, etc.  

For any questions or additional information, feel free to contact us: Denise.johnson1@se.ey.com or Roxanne.marback@se.ey.com