Join us when we turn the spotlight on the Nordics' position within the circular transition with the session:
The Nordic Region - Leading the Circular Change or Lagging Behind?
| Where: | Main stage, Lokomotivværkstedet, Otto Busses Vej 5A, 2450 København SV |
| When: | 25 April, 14.00-15.00 |
Nordic countries often lead global rankings in happiness, efficiency, economic resilience, and innovation. In this session, we will discuss how the Nordic countries are progressing in transitioning to a circular economy.
According to recently published Circularity Gap Reports covering most of the Nordic countries, they are slowly shifting away from linear economic thinking and production towards circular business models. However, Nordic countries do not appear to be leading the global transition from a linear economy to circular economic societies.
Given the 2030 CO2 emission targets, political ambitions, and corporate visions to become the world’s leading region in sustainability, why are Nordic countries not moving faster towards a circular economy and sustainable societies?
Program
Opening
- Marthe Haugland, Head of Program, Nordic Innovation
Impressions from World Circular Economy Forum 2024 in Brussels - Nordic Challenges & Opportunities
- Mika Sulkinoja, Senior Lead, Global collaboration, Sustainability solutions, Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra
Wishlist to Nordic Politicians – How do we move the Nordic circular economy needle faster?
- Lisa Malmquist Ekstrand, Vice President, Sustainability, Vestas
Case: How a global Danish brand is transforming their value-chain to circularity and low-carbon
- Mads Twomey-Madsen, Senior Vice President, Global Communications & Sustainability, Pandora
How can we make Nordic politicians move faster in favor of transition into circular economy?
- Kristina Háfoss, Secretary General, The Nordic Council
Panel debate
The event is moderated by Peter Munch-Madsen, Nordic Innovation.
Background
LOOP Forum connects businesses, public authorities, researchers and thought leaders for knowledge sharing, networking and promoting groundbreaking solutions and circular business models to accelerate the transition towards circular economy.
In 2024, Nordic Innovation participates as Content Partners through the Circular Business Models program.