Speakers

Valéria Michel

Valéria Michel has led the Sustainability area at Tetra Pak since 2016, after 15 years working at the company. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from FEI – Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial and a specialization in Environmental Management from Unicamp. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability, she has developed strong expertise in solid waste management, institutional relations, and environmental education. In January 2020, she became President of CEMPRE, a nonprofit organization that promotes solid waste management in Brazil.

Valéria Michel

Valéria Michel has led the Sustainability area at Tetra Pak since 2016, after 15 years working at the company. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from FEI – Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial and a specialization in Environmental Management from Unicamp. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability, she has developed strong expertise in solid waste management, institutional relations, and environmental education. In January 2020, she became President of CEMPRE, a nonprofit organization that promotes solid waste management in Brazil.
05 Nov

Implementing Circularity: Challenges and Opportunities

Advancing the circular economy is essential to addressing social and environmental challenges while fostering regenerative economic development. The transition from a linear model to circular practices requires integration among businesses, cooperatives, social innovation initiatives, and public policies. This panel will bring together complementary perspectives—combining international experience, social innovation, entrepreneurial practice, and education—to highlight how circularity can become a driving force for structural transformation in the State of São Paulo.

Energy Transition and Decarbonization Stage 14:30 - 15:30