Is there a future for ESG? IMA PDX CPE Dinner

• 5 :00 - 5:45 PM : Drinks, Dinner & Networking
• 5 :45 - 6:45 PM : "Is there a future for ESG?" presented by Brigitte de Graaff, Ph.D., FMAA, CMA, CSCA, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• 6 :45 - 7:00 PM : Networking Break
• 7 :00 - 8:00 PM: Presentation Details to Follow

• Brisket
• Chicken
• Mac and Cheese
• Jalapeno pinto beans
• Beverages: Assorted soft beverages & bottled water
• Alternative food & drink options available for additional purchase on site.

During this session, Brigitte de Graaff explores the evolving role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. ESG has lived a versatile life - at times widely embraced as a driver of responsible business, and at other times criticized or even dismissed.

Today, new global and regional developments are once again reshaping how ESG is perceived, implemented, and regulated. This raises a fundamental question: is ESG here to stay as a core framework for sustainable business, or will it be replaced or absorbed by broader, more integrated approaches to value creation?

Drawing on her research into ESG, governance, and integrated thinking, Brigitte will examine the forces influencing ESG across different organizations, industries, and countries. She will highlight key trends and regulatory developments, and share practical insights from organizations that have successfully embedded ESG into their strategy and operations.

Key takeaways: Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of where ESG stands today, where it may be heading, and what best practices can help organizations navigate this evolving landscape.

About Brigitte de Graaff, Ph.D., FMAA, CMA, CSCA, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Brigitte de Graaff, Ph.D., FMAA, CMA, CSCA, an assistant professor of accounting at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is Chair-Elect of IMA's Global Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. She is the chair of the Nominating Standing Board Committee and a member of the Governance and Strategic Planning Standing Board Committees.

De Graaff has broad experience in executive education, and she is the program director of the CMA program and the ESG management program at her university. De Graaff also provides CMA prep courses in other European countries and has provided editorial assistance for CMA review materials. Her research efforts focus on integrated thinking and ESG in relation to governance and performance management.

De Graaff earned her Ph.D. in accounting, as well as two master’s degrees in accounting and control and Dutch criminal law, from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

An IMA member since 2012, de Graaff has been an active board member for the IMA Amsterdam chapter for 13 years, and she chaired the IMA Sustainable Business Management Global Task Force for two years. Previously, she chaired the Europe Regional Advisory Committee and the Volunteer Leadership Standing Board Committee. De Graaff earned her CMA in 2014, the CSCA certification in 2021, and the FMAA certification in 2024.

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