On 16th of September, we officially launched Artha Consulting Network with the conference titled: Strategic Transformation: a Journey from Vision to Impact. The event gathered our partners, clients, and friends to explore how strategy can be turned into practice. It was a day of inspiring discussions, diverse perspectives, and a strong commitment to shaping credible and ambitious transition journeys.
The conference opened with a keynote speech from Irena Pichola, CEO of Artha Consulting Network, who underlined the importance of collaboration and the power of working together to create tangible impact. She presented Artha’s vision as a strategic partner for organizations navigating transitions, emphasizing how to turn ambitious goals into measurable outcomes. Irena also highlighted the key drivers of transformation – climate risks, regulatory pressures, investor expectations, and business model disruptions. She stressed that the conversation must shift from “Why?” to “How and How Fast?” Companies need a clear, financially robust plan that satisfies investors, regulators, and customers, funds multi-decade transitions, and demonstrates tangible returns.
Building on this, Matt Scott, creator of the UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) Disclosure Framework, demonstrated how Artha applies the TPT methodology through our 4As model: Assess, Align, Action, Accountability. His insights reminded us that transformation requires both vision and structure to become reality.
We then heard from leaders across different sectors:
Stanisław Barański, ORLEN – on the challenges and scale of transition in the energy sector.
Jens Peter Aabyen, Goodvalley – on combining sustainability with growth in agribusiness.
Martin Zenker, UNIQA Group – on integrating ESG into finance and governance across a multinational organization.
Karolina Daszyńska-Żygadło, Matt Scott, Maciej Orczyk and Irena Pichola presented how the 4As model can support organizations in building effective transition strategies. They highlighted the role of SMART tm tool, education, target setting, engagement, governance, and value creation in delivering measurable impact.
Adding the crucial financial perspectives, Adriana Cruz Félix, Moody’s delivered a dedicated presentation on how Moody’s Ratings and sustainable finance expertise can guide decision-makers through the transition. She explained the role of credit ratings and financial markets in strengthening the credibility of sustainable strategies and ensuring accountability for long-term commitments.
Her insights were further complemented by a panel discussion moderated by Maciej Orczyk, which brought together Adriana Cruz Félix, Moody’s, Mario Zamarripa, ERGO Hestia, and Patryk Darowski, CFA, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego. The discussion explored how regulation, financing, and organizational culture shape investor expectations and influence the credibility and success of transition plans across sectors.
Throughout the day, one message stood out clearly: transition is not only about commitments on paper, but about building trust, creating accountability, and ensuring that actions speak louder than words.
