About the event
The Circular Economy is still nascent in India and conversation tends to centre around waste management. Through this event, Infinitive aims to further the understanding of CE in India, and the opportunities and challenges it presents. The three key sessions include:
- Expert Talks: to enable a deeper exploration of CE (beyond waste management) highlighting different CE initiatives and models along the entire value chain
- Open Forum Discussion: to explore reverse logistics and product take-back mechanisms for a Circular Economy (particularly relevant to Extended Producer Responsibilty) - led by sharing of a pilot initiative by Interface and studies by EU-REI (European Union- Resource Efficiency Initiative), GIZ.
- Mapping CE Initiatives and Challenges: across different aspects of the CE framework, sectors and stakeholders to get a better understanding of CE adoption in India. The CE initiatives mapped will be fed back into the global database hosted by Circular Economy Club
This event will be held in concurrence with the global Circular Economy Mapping Week coordinated by Circular Economy Club, a series of global, decentralized events, aimed at mapping Circular Economy initiatives from around the world, to be made available in a central open-access database.
Mapping of CE Initiatives – Aspects, sectors and stakeholders
| Aspects | Sectors | Stakeholders |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Cities | Government / City Administration |
| Alternative Materials | Consumer Products & Electronics | Industry |
| New Business Models | Fashion & Textiles | Academia / Research Institutions / Think Tanks |
| Product Life Extension | Food & Agriculture | Finance / Investment |
| Waste as a Resource | Manufacturing | Start Ups |
| Others (including finance, tourism, healthcare etc.) | NGOs / Changemakers |
Agenda
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1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Registration
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2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Welcome and Context Setting
Ms. Pavithra Mohanraj, Founder, Infinitive -
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Expert Talks: CE Models and Initiatives
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Exploring Circular Economy at the Mahindra Group
Mr. Naresh Patil, Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer, Mahindra Group -
Product Life Extension: Tata Prolife
Mr Abhay Pathak, Sustainability Head, Tata Motors -
Circular Economy models in action @ Interface
Ms. Karen Lee, Sustainability Lead – Asia, Interface -
Circularizing the fashion industry
Ms. Rachana Singh, Istituto Marangoni -
Exploring new models of vehicle ownership for increased resource utilization
Mr Nirmal N R, Head – West Region, Zoomcar -
Hemp as an alternative material for the Circular economy
Mr Sanvar Oberoi, Co-Founder, BoHeCo -
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Networking Tea
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3:50 PM - 4:50 PM
Open Discussion Forum: Exploring Product Take Back and Reuse
Mr. Sharad Mathur, Managing Director, Interface Flor India
Dr Rachna Arora, Deputy Team Lead, EU-REI Initiative, GIZ
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4:50 PM - 5:50 PM
Mapping of Circular Economy Initiatives
Facilitated by:
Ms. Anna Warrington, Director , Forum for the Future - India
Ms. Pavithra Mohanraj, Infinitive
Mr. Pranav Khanna, Infinitive
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5:50 PM - 6:00 PM
Summary and Wrap Up
Mr. Pranav Khanna, Strategic Advisor, Infinitive
Our Speakers
Abhay Pathak
Anna Warrington
Karen Lee
Naresh Patil
Nirmal NR
Rachana Singh
Sanvar Oberoi
VENUE
Istituto Marangoni Mumbai
Ceejay House, F Block, Shivsagar Estate
Dr. Annie Besant Road Worli, Mumbai, 400018
RSVP
RSVP is required to ensure a place at the event. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.
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