On 30 November 2022, The European Commission released its latest set of circular economy policies. This included key files such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The purpose of this

On 30 November 2022, The European Commission released its latest set of circular economy policies. This included key files such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The purpose of this event was to react to the release of these pieces of legislation and provide a space for key stakeholders to give initial responses to the new legislative initiatives, including policymakers, businesses and third sector organisations. The focus of this event was on the new policies and how they fit into the wider movement towards a more circular European economy. The event offered a collective space to discuss the policies whilst also giving a progressive business view. This event was hosted by CLG Europe’s Taskforce on Climate Neutral and Circular Materials and Products. The Taskforce was launched with the aim of driving forward policy action on sustainable materials by bringing together a group of progressive businesses across sectors and value chains. The group brings together companies that are actively committed to producing and using climate neutral and sustainable materials, and who want to work together to promote and support EU-wide measures to decarbonise material production and use. At COP27, the Taskforce launched its latest publication investigating the links between circular economy and climate We previously hosted a webinar following the March circular economy package. Following the release of the package, the Materials and Products Taskforce released its rapid reaction and more in-depth analysis. Since the release of the package, the Taskforce has been particularly focusing on the ESPR and has published a report exploring the benefits of digital products passports. CLG Europe is an influential and cross-sectoral group of European businesses collaborating to accelerate economy-wide action for a climate neutral economy. Our aim is to provide a forum to promote positive exchange between progressive European governments and businesses, determined to support the development of a climate neutral and prosperous Europe. Speakers included: - Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries - Mattia Pellegrini, Head of Unit, From Waste to Resources, European Commission - MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen, European Parliament  - Marta Lima Basto, Deputy Director General for Economic Activities, Ministry of Economy and Maritime Affairs, Portugal - Ioana Popescu, Head of Circular Economy, ECOS - Larissa Copello, Consumption and Production Campaigner, Zero Waste Europe - Caterina Rocca, Head of Construction Products and Circularity in Regulatory Affairs, Rockwool - Ramon Arratia, VP Global Sustainability, Ball Corporation If you have any questions about this event, please contact [email protected]

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This high-level webinar event gathers reactions from key players to the release of the Circular Economy Package I on 30th March on topics including the Sustainable Products Initiative, Textile

This high-level webinar event gathers reactions from key players to the release of the Circular Economy Package I on 30th March on topics including the Sustainable Products Initiative, Textile Strategy, Right to Repair and Construction. The event will be hosted by Martin Porter, Executive Chair of CISL Brussels. Speakers will include high-level European policymakers, members of CLG Europe’s Materials and Products Taskforce and industry experts. The event will provide a forum to discuss the need for a systematic approach to advancing circular design solutions. The webinar will discuss the circular economy package as a whole and analyse the approach of the European Commission. This will include views on the different pieces of legislation, including the Sustainable Products Initiative. By bringing together key players, the event provides a unique opportunity to create a dialogue about what stakeholder would like to see from the legislative package. Ultimately, this will have a wider impact on exploring how the EU’s Circular Economy Package can help to accelerate the transition to a climate neutral and circular economy. Speakers will include: Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries (video message) MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen, European Parliament Kristian Hovgaard Juul-Larsen, Head of Division for Circular Economy, Danish Ministry for Environment Stéphane Arditi, Director of Policy Integration and Circular Economy, European Environmental Bureau Ramon Arratia, Vice President Global Affairs, Ball Corporation Harry Verhaar, Head of Global Public & Government Affairs, Signify Jostein Søreide, Head of Climate office, Norsk Hydro

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This high-level webinar events aims to gather reactions from key players to the policies released as part of the second Circular Economy Package on 30th November 2022. By bringing together key

This high-level webinar events aims to gather reactions from key players to the policies released as part of the second Circular Economy Package on 30th November 2022. By bringing together key stakeholders including policymakers, businesses and third-sector organisations, the event provides a unique opportunity to create a dialogue about what they would like to see from the package. In the company of: • Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries • Mattia Pellegrini, Head of Unit, From Waste to Resources, European Commission • MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen, EPP, European Parliament • Marta Lima Basto, Deputy Director General for Economic Activities, Ministry of the Economy and Maritime Affairs, Portugal • Ioana Popescu, Head of Circular Economy, ECOS • Larissa Copello, Consumption and Production Campaigner, Zero Waste Europe • Ramon Arratia, VP Global Sustainability, Ball Corporation • Caterina Rocca, Head of Construction Products and Circularity in Regulatory Affairs, Rockwool

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Ramon Ramirez, President of Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste

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