Alexandra Vand…
Tue, 11/02/2025 – 12:22
Join us to explore how circular procurement can enhance value chain resilience. Discover how these innovations can transform sustainability practices and enhance procurement strategies!
The ECESP Leadership Group on Circular Procurement and EU Competitiveness invites you to the #EUCircularTalks event on Circular Thinking in Procurement: The Role of Training & Mindset Shifts. This educational session will delve into value chain collaboration initiated by procurement and the role of peer-to-peer learning networks in promoting circular procurement. It will also emphasise the importance of training and fostering a shift in mindset.
On the policy front, it will highlight the need to set criteria at regional level. There will be practical examples, including initiatives from Flanders, the CCRI Communities of Practice and e-learning courses. See what is already in place, what works and how awards are driving innovation and ambition in the market.
The session will wrap up with a lively panel discussion, with deep dives into key topics and a chance for participants to interact and ask questions.
Programme
- Welcome & opening remarks
- Maria Nikolopoulou, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
- Experts and case studies
- The importance of the circular economy and fostering a shift in mindset
- Implementing circular economy principles in procurement: preserving natural resources, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and saving money
- The CE-PRINCE project
- Empowering change through circular procurement training in Flanders
- Case study from CCRI Communities of Practice
- Presentation on assisting public services with identifying and overcoming barriers to sustainable behaviour
- E-learning modules of the Urban Agenda
- Panel discussion + Q&A
- Closing remarks
This event will take place online at 10:00-12:30 CET on 7 March. Registration.