SEMINAR TIMETABLELaunching Global Circularity Protocol for Business – Impact on Climate, Nature & Equity

The outcomes of two Global Stocktakes at COP have established the circular economy as an essential tool for climate action. Furthermore, there is growing recognition of the importance of the role of businesses in promoting global resource circulation and achieving ambitious climate, environmental, and other sustainability goals through this approach. Consequently, interest in corporate non-financial disclosures related to circularity is also increasing. While frameworks such as TCFD and TNFD have been established for corporate disclosure in decarbonization and nature positive, no internationally established framework currently exists for circular economy. In this context, the Global Circularity Protocol (GCP), led by the WBCSD, aims to promote circular economy in business through providing such an international framework, including circularity metrics and disclosure schemes.
This session, co-hosted by WBCSD and the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, marks the first global unveiling of the GCP. Through a discussion with diverse panelists, we will explore expectations for the GCP and its future direction in advancing circularity in business and expanding commercial opportunities.

Opening Remarks

Peter Bakker｜CEO, WBCSD

Presentation

Quentin Drewell｜Senior Director, Circular Products & Materials, WBCSD

Keynote

DOI Kentaro｜Vice Minister for Global Environmental Affairs, MOEJ

Keynote

Diane Banino Holdorf｜Executive Vice President, Executive Leadership Team, WBCSD

Panel Discussion

ISHII Naoko｜Special Presidential Envoy for Global Commons, Director for Center for Global Commons, Professor at Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo
Adalberto Maluf｜Brazil National Secretary of Urban Environment and Environmental Quality, Minister of Environment and Climate Change of the Federative Republic of Brazil
SHIMURA Yukimi｜Managing Director in charge of Corporate Engagement on GX and Sustainability, Planning & Development Department, Sustainable Business Division, MUFG Bank Ltd.
Grazielle Tallia Parenti｜Vice President of Sustainability, Corporate Sustainability, Vale S.A.
Karen Pflug｜CSO, Group Sustainability, Ingka Group
OTSUKA Yumi｜Senior General Manager for Sustainability, Toyota Motor Co.
UEHARA Hirotoshi｜Executive Officer, Panasonic Operational Excellence Co., Ltd.

Closing remarks

Erich Usher ｜Head, UNEP-FI