The aim of the webinar is to discuss the significance of the circular economy for business practice in the D-A-CH countries – Germany, Austria and Switzerland. To this end, the results of representative surveys of companies on the importance and implementation of the circular economy in the D-A-CH countries – Germany, Austria and Switzerland – will first be presented and discussed in a comparative manner. This will be followed by a virtual panel discussion exploring practical perspectives on the significance, challenges and implementation of the circular economy from a business perspective. The discussion will address potential similarities and differences within the D-A-CH region, as well as whether cross-border or even Europe-wide initiatives could provide support for businesses undergoing this transformation.
• Employees from companies operating in some or all of the countries in the D-A-CH region
• Stakeholders (e.g. chambers of commerce and industry, trade associations) and consultants who are active in some or all of the countries in the D-A-CH region
Language: German (participants in the webinar can choose between French and Italian subtitles)
| 10:00 | Welcome and introduction Martin Hirschnitz-Garbers, VDI ZRE |
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| 10:15 | Panel discussion on approaches, drivers and support needs for the circular economy in businesses, based on empirical studies from Switzerland, Austria and Germany • Prof. Tobias Stucki, Bern University of Applied Sciences • Fabian Holly, Circular Economy Forum Austria • Martin Hirschnitz-Garbers, VDI ZRE, in conversation with Andreas Van-Hametner, Ressourcen Forum Austria including questions and answers from the chat |
| 11:00 | Panel discussion on measures, benefits and recommendations for the circular economy based on business practice in Germany, Austria and Switzerland • Birgitt Bendiek, Managing Director, ZINQ Germany • Julia Weber, Head of Sustainability, Doka • Tom Koch, Head of Circular Economy & Reffnet Consultant, Rytec AG, on behalf of Girsberger AG, in conversation with Mirjam Scheib, EnAW Switzerland / Frédéric Michaud, Reffnet including questions and answers from the chat |
| 12:15 | Outlook and closing remarks |
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