The Circular Chat
International Council for Circular Economy operates on 3 strong pillars- Educate, Innovate and Inspire. As India gains momentum in Circular practices, the council supports a circular transition to make an impact at a local and global level.
Circular Chat, curated by ICCE, is a weekly program, which invites experts and practitioners from industries, government, multilateral and bilateral organizations and nonprofits to discuss how they are embedding circular practices and sustainability in their business models. We have hosted 5 seasons so far. The sixth season is ongoing.
In 2015, the United Nations laid out 17 global goals aimed towards achieving a sustainable future, intended for completion by 2030. Each of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) falls under one or more of the following focus areas: People | Planet | Prosperity | Peace | Partnership.
Businesses have a huge role to play in accomplishing the SDGs. According to the United Nations Global Compact, “Global challenges: ranging from climate, water and food crises, to poverty, conflict and inequality—are in need of solutions that the private sector can deliver, representing a large and growing market for business innovation.” For businesses looking to improve their corporate social responsibility, the “Planet” section of the SDG list is a great place to start. In a company’s commitment to sustainable economic growth, education and knowledge creation is a good blueprint for getting there.
Season 1
Understanding Circular Economy
Season 1
23 episodes discussing the principles of a Circular Economy with on-ground application
Season 2
EPR in Plastics
Season 2
6 episodes discussing about Extended Producer Responsibility in Plastics Sector in India
Season 3
Climate Change
Season 3
12 episodes that inspire and create knowledge on Climate Change and the role a Circular Economy can play in curbing it.
Season 4
Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Season 4
14 episodes that confer about #ESG and how it helps businesses make a sustainable and circular transition to curb #ClimateChange for a better tomorrow.
Season 5
EPR in Plastics
Season 5
11 episodes on understanding the massive scale of #WEEE and to help Electronics and Electrical industry make a sustainable and circular transition.
Season 6
Action and Impact
Season 6
Ongoing 6th Season, focuses on circular economy practices across diverse sectors, including CSR, Food & Beverage, Finance, Technology, Manufacturing, Energy, and collaborative strategies to build cross-industry circular projects.