Moderators

Flávio Miranda Ribeiro

Consultant, lecturer, and researcher in Circular Economy, Reverse Logistics, Waste Management, Cleaner Production, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and Corporate Environmental Regulation. Ambassador of Movimento Circular, Board Member of the UN Global Compact, and Circular Economy Consultant for the United Nations Environment Programme in Brazil. A Mechanical Engineer with a specialisation, Master’s, and Doctorate in environmental sciences, he spent 20 years at CETESB. He currently provides consultancy services to international and national organisations, companies, industry associations, and governments. A lecturer at the Catholic University of Santos, he also teaches at several other institutions. He has published an academic textbook on Circular Economy, along with numerous other books, chapters, and articles.

Flávio Miranda Ribeiro

Consultant, lecturer, and researcher in Circular Economy, Reverse Logistics, Waste Management, Cleaner Production, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and Corporate Environmental Regulation. Ambassador of Movimento Circular, Board Member of the UN Global Compact, and Circular Economy Consultant for the United Nations Environment Programme in Brazil. A Mechanical Engineer with a specialisation, Master’s, and Doctorate in environmental sciences, he spent 20 years at CETESB. He currently provides consultancy services to international and national organisations, companies, industry associations, and governments. A lecturer at the Catholic University of Santos, he also teaches at several other institutions. He has published an academic textbook on Circular Economy, along with numerous other books, chapters, and articles.
05 Nov

The Circular Economy as a Value Strategy

More than just an environmental agenda, the circular economy has become a value strategy for companies seeking competitiveness, innovation, and resilience. This panel brings together representatives from industry, research, and global initiatives to discuss how circular models can generate new business opportunities, mitigate risk, and strengthen supply chains. From technological solutions to a shift in corporate mindset, the conversation will address the role of partnerships, metrics, and cross-sector collaboration in accelerating the transition towards a truly regenerative economy.

Green Finance Stage 10:15 - 11:15