CCES 2025 | Circular Value Creation: Driving Competitiveness & Productivity through Circularity

This session delved into the topic of circular economy as a model for circular value creation that inspires eco-innovation, drives competitiveness, and enhances productivity. This dynamic discussion highlighted the diverse innovation ecosystem advancing a circular economy in Canada and globally, touching on approaches and bold strategies that governments and businesses are adopting to drive and thrive in a circular economy, creating value while minimizing waste and pollution. Speakers: Jean-François Houle, Vice-President, Engineering, National Research Council of Canada (NRC) (moderator) Henning Krassen, Director, German Federal Ministry of Education & Research Maya Ezzeddine, Global Sustainability Leader, Schneider Electric Heather Stephens, Chief Operating Officer, Emissions Reduction Alberta