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The power of standards - Driving the circular shift
Event: The power of standards - Driving the circular shift
Thursday, October 1, 13:30 – 18:00 English Comet Meetings, Pl. Stéphanie 20, Brussels
Come to our free event and get inspired on how you can help shape a circular future through standards. Register now!
As sustainability continues to rise on the corporate agenda, the shift from a linear to a circular approach has become essential. Yet many organisations still struggle with one key question: where to start?
Voluntary standards provide a practical and proven roadmap for turning circular economy goals into concrete action. But how can you strategically apply these standards to your business?
Why attend this free event?
- Turn ambitions into growth: Learn how circularity standards can strengthen your market position.
- Set the rules yourself: Discover how to influence the standards in your industry.
- Share your experiences: Engage with peers during three focused breakout sessions.
- Smart SME strategy: Discover how standards give SMEs a unique competitive edge.
The program
Setting the scene: How standards are made
Alexandre della Faille (Project Manager Standards, NBN)
First, the basics. Alexandre explains the standardization process: how standards are created, how it works behind the scenes, and how you can influence it yourself.
Key Sessions & Interactive Break-outs
EU circularity requirements: How standards support you
Benjamin de Ville de Goyet (Project Manager Sustainable Systems & Consumers, CEN-CENELEC Management Centre)
From ESPR to the Circular Economy Act: European regulations are pushing companies toward circularity. Discover how voluntary standards organisation your organisation effortlessly comply with current and upcoming legislation right now.
Connecting & Sharing: 3 Thematic Breakout Sessions
Choose one of the three interactive sessions to discuss practical challenges, share experiences, and network directly with peers and specialists:
- Materials & resources | Jean-Marc Moulin (VP Sustainability, Hydro)
- Consumer goods | Karin Eufinger (Standards & Technical Regulations Manager, Centexbel)
- Life sciences | Stefaan Vanhalle (R&D Manager, STAXS®)
Standards as a smart strategy for SMEs
Vincent Gallego (ISO & Sustainability Referent, MCI)
Standards aren't just for multinational corporations. Vincent shows how SMEs are actually using standardization strategically to stay ahead of the competition and achieve sustainable growth.
