Masterclass: connecting circular economy and climate action

Shifting to a circular economy can help to achieve climate and sustainable development goals. Pressure is building to lower emissions by 2030 and we need new business models for sourcing and managing products that go beyond emissions offsets and recycling.

A circular economy offers industry, business and governments major opportunities for value creation and innovation while addressing social, environmental, economic and governance challenges.

To make the most of these opportunities, decision-makers in Australia can help activate change in their operations and across sectors by drawing on international best practice. This masterclass will equip attendees with the knowledge, insights and practical tools for delivering change in their networks and across our region.

This masterclass includes the following features:

• International guest presenter Mervyn jones on leading policies, strategies and procurement programs
• Facilitated by One Planet Consulting (Helen Millicer) and the Institute for Sustainable Futures at University of Technology Sydney (Professor Damien Giurco)
• Participant activities focused on levers (including policies, financials, markets, regulations and procurement) that deliver systematic change
• Networking-friendly breakout group activities on:
  • frameworks and strategies
  • policy directions and emerging issues
  • procurements and partnerships
• Collaborative online learning from fellow professional attendees on challenges and opportunities.

Who should attend?

This masterclass is designed to support decision makers in business, industry and governments. It supports debate and actions addressing issues in all supply chain stages. It is relevant to people concerned with impacts and opportunities in design, manufacturing, retail, procurement, repair and reuse, collections and end of life destinations.

Ideal for: CEOs, CFOs, Business Development, Sustainability, contract and account management, PR/Comms/Brand management.  

What will you gain?

• Comprehensive overview of drivers in Australia and global trends following COP26
• Understanding the synergies between climate, emissions, circular economy
• Knowledge of leaders, their successful strategies, innovations and actions
• Appreciation of the essential changes and levers available to us in Australia to transition to a more circular and low emission future
• Inspiration and connection with global leaders and Australian colleagues
• In-class exercises that assist in providing solutions to your priority workplace issues.

Online session Thursday 2 December 2021, 9:00am -12.30pm

For more information and enquiries contact Circular.Economy@uts.edu.au 

Registrations close midnight Tuesday 30 November 2021.