A.I.S.E. 12th Information Day 2015

Sofitel Jourdan Brussels

The 12th A.I.S.E. Information Day to be held on Wednesday, 9 December 2015, will focus on the Circular Economy in the detergents’ and maintenance products industry, with a view to inspire continued progress in the sector. A.I.S.E. will welcome several speakers including keynote speeches from Mr Hugo Schally (Head of Eco-Innovation and Circular Economy Unit, DG Environment, European Commission) and Mr Jocelyn Blériot from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. 

Aimed at industry members, related industries but also external stakeholders from the Commission, Members States, MEPs, NGOs, the Information Day traditionally provides an excellent forum for A.I.S.E. members and stakeholders to come together and discuss topics of mutual interest, review progress, and steer a unified and long-term approach. 

In the context of the latest industry innovations, the upcoming publication of the Circular Economy Package by the European Commission, and the 2015 Paris Climate Conference (COP21), this year’s session will provide the perfect opportunity to discuss some practical applications of sustainability in the sector, but also explore new opportunities brought by  the Circular Economy on how to "close the loop”.   

Whilst a lot of progress has already been achieved by our Industry over the last decades through voluntary actions, the sector is keen to embrace arising opportunities and remains committed to taking action where appropriate. By working constructively and proactively with our value chain on such priorities, we hope to be able to further achieve tangible progress, enabling greater innovation and competitiveness of the EU industry.

We look forward to seeing you there.


Moderator: Peter Woodward

14:00- 14:30  Registrations
14:30- 14:40 Welcome and highlights of the year:
Peter Woodward, Facilitator & Susanne Zänker, Director General A.I.S.E. - "Overview of the activities by A.I.S.E. during 2015"

14:45-15:00 Jocelyn Bleriot, Executive Officer- Lead Communications & Policy, Ellen MacArthur Foundation 
15:00-15:15 Hugo Schally, Head of Eco-Innovation and Circular Economy Unit - DG Environment
15:15-16:00 PANEL 1: "The case for Circular Economy and Sustainability: a new inspiration for the detergent industry?"

  • Arndt Scheidgen, Corporate Vice-President Laundry and Homecare Product Development, Henkel, A.I.S.E. Sustainability Strategy
  • Françoise Van Tiggelen, Detic, Chairman of the A.I.S.E. National Associations Committee
  • Discussion with all speakers

16:00-16:20 Coffee Break
16:20-17:40 PANEL 2: "Circular economy: opportunities for value chain and cross sectoral collaboration"

  • Jacky Vandeputte, Project coordinator, Pôle de compétitivité Industries & Agro-Ressources
  • Paolo Falcioni, Director General, CECED
  • Brian Sansoni, VP Sustainability Initiatives, American Cleaning Institute
  • Antonino Furfari, Advocacy Manager, Plastic Recyclers Europe
  • Mark Stalmans, P&G, Chairman of the A.I.S.E. Sustainability Steering Group
  • Discussion with all speakers and contributions from the audience
17:40-17:50 Reinhard Buescher, Head of Chemical Unit - DG GROW
17:50-18:00 Charles-François Gaudefroy, Unilever and A.I.S.E. President

 "Concluding remarks"

18:00- 18:30  Cocktail

Following the A.I.S.E. 12th Information Day on Wednesday, 9th December 2015, we are pleased to invite you to view the conference materials:

A.I.S.E. POSITION PAPERS

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS 

Susanne Zänker, Director General, A.I.S.E. 
Jocelyn Bleriot, Executive Officer- Lead Communications & Policy, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Hugo Schally, Head of Eco-Innovation and Circular Economy Unit, DG Environment, European Commission 
Arndt Scheidgen, Corporate Vice-President Laundry & Homecare Product Development, Henkel, A.I.S.E. Sustainability Strategy Françoise Van Tiggelen, Detic, Chairman of the A.I.S.E. National Associations Committee
Jacky Vandeputte, Project coordinator, Pôle de compétitivité Industries & Agro-Ressources
Paolo Falcioni, Director General, CECED
 
Brian Sansoni, VP Sustainability Initiatives, American Cleaning Institute
Antonino Furfari, Advocacy Manager, Plastic Recyclers Europe
Mark Stalmans, P&G, Chairman of the A.I.S.E. Sustainability Steering Group 
Reinhard Buescher, Head of Chemical Unit, DG GROW, European Commission 
Charles-François Gaudefroy, Unilever, President A.I.S.E. 
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