You are cordially invited to a Circular Economy Collage at the French Embassy, hosted for the 3 days of circularity - France-Singapore Joint Year of Sustainability.

The Circular Economy Collage is a stimulating, group-based workshop founded on scientific information, which enables participants to grasp the limits of our existing global "linear" economy and understand the opportunities offered by the circular economy. It will allow you to understand the issues surrounding our use of natural resources and our generation and treatment of wastes as well as other impacts caused by human activities.

Having deepened your understanding of the limits of the linear production-consumption-waste system, you will discover a more virtuous model for our economy and lots of ways that each of us can save natural resources and produce less waste.

The collage will cover:

• Which resources do we consume the most and which are most under pressure?

• What impacts do our consumption and waste generation have on those resources and on the planet in general?

• How can I contribute to reducing those impacts in my daily life?

• How can companies evolve their business models?

This evening is curated for the France-Singapore Joint Year of Sustainability and will be hosted at the French Embassy in presence of the French Ambassador to Singapore. It is by invitation only.

AGENDA

5:30pm - 6pm: Doors open for registration. As the event is hosted at the French Embassy, please come ahead of time for security checks. Please bring a valid ID document (passport or FNIC card). Light refreshments will be served.

6pm - 6:10pm: Opening Speech by Her Excellency Minh-di Tang, Ambassador of France to Singapore.

6:10pm- 9pm: Circular Economy Collage

We might take photos during our evenings for our social media, please let us know if you do not wish to appear on the photos

THE FACILITATORS: Rajul Priyadarshini, Katharina Baudouin-Goerlitz & Karin Aue

How to integrate circular economy into our core business and projects?

This event is aimed at promoting the integration of Circular Economy in projects among Wah Loon staff. The goal is to raise awareness about the circular economy, inspire our teams to develop practical solutions for their projects to reduce waste and conserve natural resources, and demonstrate our commitment and experience in implementing a circular economy approach. The event will include an interactive presentation on the circular economy, sharing of best practices, and a workshop for an engaging learning experience.

Join us for a webinar where we explore the urgent issue of plastic pollution and discover sustainable solutions that make a real impact. We will delve into the significant role that certification plays in reducing plastic waste, highlighting how it drives innovation and improves recycling processes. Don’t miss this opportunity to find out how certification can lead us towards a cleaner and greener future.

The French Chamber, So Chic and Bonne Maman are pleased to invite you to an exclusive workshop focused on sustainability and creativity.

Join us for a unique networking event where you will learn to craft eco-friendly candles using repurposed Bonne Maman jars. This workshop offers a hands-on experience in sustainable practices while providing an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals in a relaxed and collaborative setting,

Schedule:

• 4pm to 4.45pm: Sweet Crepes, with Bonne Maman spreads

• 4.45pm to 5.30pm: DIY candle workshop

Launched in 2019, the hotel industry’s first urban aquaponics farm at Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford aims to meet the rising demand among guests for fresh quality produce and to support Singapore’s goal of producing 30% of its nutritional needs locally by 2030.

Through this curated experience, participants will learn about the sustainability initiatives at Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford before a tour of the aquaponics farm. At the farm, guests will learn about the technology behind aquaponics, try some produce and feed the fish.

At the end of the tour, participants will bring home a microgreens kit to try their hands at growing their own produce to prompt them to rethink about their food sources. Guests will have the option to add a meal at one of their 12 restaurants and bars to complete their experience.

Each private tour is priced at S$350++ for a maximum of 10 participants per session. Meal options are available separately on request.

Discover how Thales continues to pave the way to sustainable payments with our commitment to eco-friendly card solutions. In this talk, we will share how we accompany our customers on their journey towards more sustainable payment methods as we proudly present our innovative sustainable card portfolio, featuring the Ocean Plastic Card and the Wood Card.

Duration: ~ 20 minutes

Platform: MS Teams

Presenter:

Join us for an insightful workshop giving a clearer understanding of the issues related to our use of natural resources and to the waste we generate!

Which resources do we consume the most and which are most under pressure? What impacts do our consumption and waste generation have on those resources and on the planet in general? How can I contribute to reducing those impacts in my daily life? How can companies evolve their business models?

The Circular Economy Collage is a stimulating, group-based workshop founded on scientific information, which enables participants to grasp the limits of our existing global "linear" economy and understand the opportunities offered by the circular economy. It will allow you to understand the issues surrounding our use of natural resources and our generation and treatment of wastes as well as other impacts caused by human activities.

Having deepened your understanding of the limits of the linear production-consumption-waste system, you will discover a more virtuous model for our economy and lots of ways that each of us can save natural resources and produce less waste.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution! Together, we can build a more sustainable future!

Our Facilitators:

• Katharina Baudouin-Goerlitz, Head of Sustainability Asia Pacific Region

• Rajul Priyadarshini, Sustainability Consultant

Terms and Conditions: 

• This event is for members only

• Full payment is required upon registration and cannot be refunded

• Photographs may be taken for publicity purposes

Join us in a free-to-attend workshop to learn the basics of alteration and mending! 

Open to attendees with little to no experience in sewing,  bring an item of clothing you wish to mend (if it has any holes or rips) or alter (that needs to be hemmed or taken in) and we will give you the tools, demonstrations and help to learn how to give your clothing a second life. 

At the end of the workshop, you will go home with an OTL tote bag, along with the basic materials and printed/digital instructions to continue altering and mending at home for any future needs!

• 5:00pm - 5:30pm - Join us for a talk about the use of eco-friendly materials in fashion

• 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Learn how to give your clothes a second life with our alteration and mending workshop

IMPACT is inviting you to the event 'Celebrating the Joint Year of Sustainability France-Singapore with IMPACT!' taking place at PALO IT Singapore.

As part of France-Singapore year of Sustainability and under the French Chamber of commerce Circular Economy Forum "3 Days to rethink, reuse, recycle". Join us for a session filled with inspiring talks, roundtables, and networking opportunities focused on sustainability.

Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about making a positive IMPACT on the environment.

Let's come together to celebrate the collaboration between France and Singapore in promoting sustainability. See you there!

Come and discover how simple it is to implement the Loopedin solution in your office or operation.

During the demo in the office of Traveloka, you will witness the replenishing process and BULK scanning of the inventory and how it updates your account with all “live” data you need to report your ESG scope 3 with Co2 and waste in kilogram.

Nowadays, “recycled” is becoming one of the most popular claims in the fashion market. Many brands design clothing collections made from recycled materials. The objective of this webinar is to better understand what certifications are available regarding recycled materials, to see how these certifications can provide more reliability on “recycled” claims across the circular economy.

At Cetim-Matcor, we recognize the crucial role of the mechanical engineering industry in driving the energy transition. By viewing environmental and social challenges as opportunities for innovation, we are committed to reducing carbon emissions, designing for sustainability, and evolving business models for a competitive edge. Utilizing professional insights, we develop Life Cycle Analysis tools and databases to evaluate the carbon footprint and identify optimization opportunities at every stage, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions.

Our strategic investment program, CEDRE (Circularity of the Economy, Decarbonization, Resilience), is at the heart of this transformation. Our decarbonization efforts strengthen company operations by enhancing resilience through resource optimization technologies (energy, raw materials, water), promoting efficiency, and embracing circularity.

We stay ahead of future demands by aligning with evolving standards and expectations across regulatory, contractual, economic, and societal outlook. Our team of experts specializes in the circular economy, providing technical support on standardization and exploring pathways for sustainable growth.

As a key initiative of the Joint Year of Sustainability France-Singapore (JYOS), the France-Singapore Circular Economy Forum, organised by the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore with the support of the French Embassy in Singapore and the French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCE), brought together key experts from corporates, researchers, and industries to share insights, strategies, and innovations aimed at driving circularity and sustainability in business practice.

The forum started with inspiring opening remarks by Ambassador of France,  Minh-di Tang, and Guest of Honor Mr. Wong Kang Jet, CEO of the National Environment Agency (NEA).

Two impactful panel discussions followed:

With leading representatives from the manufacturing sector:

• Mrs. Karine Alquier-Caro - Area VP Southeast Asia, Legrand Group

• Mrs. Valerie Patuel - CEO Safran Singapore & ASEAN Regional Delegate, Managing Director Safran Helicopter Engines Asia

• Mr. Fabrice Espinosa - Senior Advisor, CARBIOS

• Mr. Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel - Co-Director CEA/NTU SCARCE Laboratory & Research Director, Nanoscience at CEA

• Moderated by Mr. Samuel Chauffaille, Managing Director Asia Pacific (excl. China), ECOCERT Group

And leading experts from the Consumer Goods sector:

• Mr. Stephan Veyret - CEO, Decathlon Singapore

• Ms. Rameet Kaur - Brand General Manager and Head of Sustainability, L'Oréal Luxe SAPMENA

• Prof. Chueh Loo Poh - Associate Professor of Engineering Biology Research, National University of Singapore

• Ms. Florence Inumaru - South East Asia Brand Director, Boucheron

• Moderated by Mr. Grégoire Virat, Managing Partner, Middle East Asia, EUROGROUP CONSULTING

Great panel discussions which included engaging Q&A, insightful discussions, and ideas, which continued during the networking session.

Key Takeaways

1. Leadership buy-in is crucial: A strong commitment from leadership is essential for driving change within a company. This commitment should be translated into measurable goals and a clear roadmap for achieving them.

2. Eco-Design priorities & desirability:

   • Durability: the importance of creating long-lasting products to reduce waste.

   • Reparability: Need for designing products that can be easily repaired to extend their lifecycle.

   • End of Life Management: Define strategies for efficient recycling and repurposing of materials at the end of a product's life.

   • Material Selection: Significance of using sustainable and recycled materials in manufacturing, and retail.

   • Modularity: Advocate for designs that allow for easy upgrades and replacements of parts.

   • Sourcing Recycled Materials: Identify challenges in sourcing sufficient recycled materials and the need for improved supply chains to support this effort.

   • Desirability: Challenge of delivering products that are both sustainable and affordable

3. Innovative partnerships:

   • Non-traditional partnerships: Shared success stories of collaborations with partners outside the traditional ecosystem, such as tech startups or NGOs.

   • Advice for finding partnerships: Encouraged exploring diverse networks and being open to unconventional partnerships that can drive innovation.

4. Changing Business Models and Customer Requirements:

   • Leasing vs. Purchase: Discussed the shift from ownership to access models, such as leasing, which promotes sustainable usage.

   • Usage-Based Models: Highlighted the growing trend of customers preferring to buy services or usage rather than products.

   • Cultural challenges: Addressed the cultural barriers in adopting circular economy practices and the need for mindset shifts among consumers and businesses.

5. Training: Equipping employees with the knowledge and skills needed to implement circularity initiatives is crucial. This includes training retail staff on how to communicate the benefits of sustainable products to customers.

6. Regulatory Incentives and government role:

   • Incentives for adoption: Suggested that regulations and government policies can play a crucial role in accelerating the transition to circular economies.

   • Punitive measures: Discussed the potential for penalties to enforce compliance and encourage faster adoption of sustainable practices.

The forum underscored the importance of eco-design in promoting circular economy, the need for innovative partnerships, evolving business models, and the critical role of regulations. It also highlighted the importance of corporate responsibility and consumer awareness in driving internal change and making eco-friendly products desirable.

Thank you to all our speakers and attendees for your active participation and engagement. Get ready for more events and discussions to come!

Speakers

On 20 June 2024, we will all come together for our 12th Responsib’All Day. This year we will focus on the ‘Circular Making’ pillar of our S&R roadmap.

We will be partnering with Plastify - a community-based organisation which recycles plastic waste from beach cleanups and households into reusable goods.

Agenda

11:00am - 12:00pm Sustainability & Responsibility Initiatives and progress

• The Pernod Ricard S&R team will present the ongoing S&R initiatives and progress to all employees.

12:00pm Lunch

2:00pm - 5:00pm Mobile Introduction to Plastics Workshop + Talk

• Plastify to bring mobile injectors and plastic shreds for a hands-on activity! After an educational brief on plastic consumption, recycling intricacies, and what Plastify does, participants will have a go in making their own recycled plastic product.

Workshop Overview:
This workshop is designed to equip participants with an overview of the knowledge and tools needed to incorporate sustainability and circular economy principles into their processes. Through a blend of theory, interactive activities, and real-world examples, participants will learn how to use design thinking to create innovative solutions that promote environmental, economic, and social sustainability.

Workshop Objectives:
Understand the Circular Economy: Gain a clear understanding of circular economy principles and how they differ from the traditional linear economy.
Design Thinking Fundamentals: Learn the key stages of the design thinking process and how it can be applied to sustainability challenges.
Integrate Sustainability: Explore strategies to embed sustainability into the design process, from ideation to implementation.
Practical Application: Apply design thinking to real-world sustainability challenges through hands-on activities and case studies.
Collaborative Problem Solving: Foster collaboration and innovation among participants to generate impactful, sustainable solutions.

A fun and educational workshop using collective intelligence to explain and inspire.

The Circular Economy Collage is a collaborative 3-hour workshop that looks at our existing (linear) economic model, highlights its impacts and invites you to explore a different, circular model, that uses fewer resources, designs out waste and respects the limits of our planet.

In small groups, participants use a systems approach to explore our existing linear economy, with the help of a set of cards explaining and illustrating the key aspects. Then, armed with this new perspective, the group brainstorms ideas to shift away from the current model towards a more sustainable, circular one. Participants leave the workshop inspired and with tangible actions that are accessible to everyone.

• Understand: Discover the limits and impacts of our linear system

• Share: Discuss and share knowledge, experience and reactions with the group

• Circularise! Explore ideas and examples to transform our linear model into a circular one

 Facilitators:

• Katharina Baudouin-Goerlitz, Head of Sustainability Asia Pacific Region

• Marla Lise, Educator & Environmental Advocate

Terms and Conditions: Exclusive event

Boucheron will be launching its new packaging with an eco-design approach. The Maison has reinvented the jewellery case for a sustainable object of desire. Composed of just two materials – aluminium and felt, this collection of seven boxes reinvents the concept of the jewellery case, breaking ground once again and bringing a new first to the history of Place Vendôme.

Join us to discover the Maison’s commitment to its sustainability framework and the unveiling of a new jewellery case.

Are you ready to lead the way in Circular Innovation? As environmental challenges intensify, the transition to a Circular Economy has never been more critical. Despite its growing popularity, the paradox of a declining circularity rate persists. Our webinar offers a transformative approach to this issue. Join us to explore how to "Rethink" your business model to align with circular principles, enhancing resilience and driving impactful change. Don't miss this opportunity to a sustainable future. Reserve your spot now and be part of the change!

Throughout this event, we will share various strategies and department action plans aimed at promoting energy efficiency and sustainability to employees within our hotel.

One of the simplest yet most effective measures we can all take is to RETHINK our energy usage. It is often the small, everyday actions that collectively make a significant impact. With this in mind, we are excited to introduce a simple yet powerful initiative: the distribution of small stickers to remind our dedicated staff to switch off any electrical appliances when not in use. Image of the stickers attached below.

These stickers serve as gentle reminders, encouraging us to be vigilant in our efforts to conserve energy and reduce unnecessary consumption. By collectively embracing this practice, we can make a tangible difference in our energy usage and contribute to a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Together, let us seize this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to sustainability and embark on this journey toward a greener, more sustainable future.

Join us for an insightful Masterclass navigating complexities for circular economy business models!

In an era where sustainability is no longer optional, mastering Circular Economy Business Models is pivotal for future-ready businesses. This workshop delves into the transformative power of circularity, and understanding of its principles and applications in modern enterprises.

Participants will examine the design, implementation and optimising of business models that not only reduce waste but also generate economic value and enhance competitiveness.

The session will start with a brief foundational overview of the circular economy, contrasting it with traditional linear models and touch upon key strategies such as product lifecycle extension, resource recovery, and circular design thinking and some of the latest thinking and emerging practices in the circular economy landscape.

Then getting hands on, participants will outline actionable strategies tailored to given to a business context.

We will explore the balance of the tensions and complexities of multi-stakeholder needs developing strategies to harmonise diverse interests and achieve sustainable outcomes, navigating and integrating various stakeholder demands effectively to drive cohesive and profitable circular economy initiatives.

Come join us for this interactive and participatory session!

Our Facilitator:

• Marisa Agrasut, Managing Partner - The Inceptery Pte Ltd 

• Dr Anna Itkin, PhD, Managing Partner, The Inceptery Pte Ltd

Terms and Conditions: 

• Full payment is required upon registration and cannot be refunded

• Photographs may be taken for publicity purposes

From recycling titanium scraps to food scraps, it's all the same for Safran, a leading aerospace manufacturer committed to sustainability. Before diving into the hands-on composting workshop, we will also present Safran's pioneering efforts in promoting a circular economy, showcasing how our strategies designed to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to turn everyday food waste into valuable compost using simple ingredients from home. Embrace sustainability with Safran and help make the world greener, one compost pile at a time.

This workshop is part of Safran’s Sustainabilty Day, an event for Safran employees in Seletar. The theme for this year is “Building A Circular Economy”.

On this day, Safran employees will come together to plant 21 trees in Seletar, an effort that will annually remove an impressive 5,755.26 kg of CO2e from the atmosphere. Building on our commitment to sustainability, we've also installed cutting-edge energy-saving equipment, including advanced lighting and security systems, complementing the solar panels we've had in place since 2022. These initiatives underscore our dedication to significantly reducing our Scope 2 emissions and nurturing a greener planet.

10 seats available, register by 10 June!

The French Chamber of Commerce is delighted to invite you to a site visit at Armor Iimak, a company that invents, manufactures, and markets Thermal Transfer ribbons and associated services to variable information printing specialists through sustainable partnerships with a worldwide presence.

Armor Iimak group is the worldwide leader in their industry. At Armor Iimak, they firmly believe in the power of continuous improvement and investment in automation. Their commitment is to stay ahead of the curve, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance our processes and offerings.

With the objective of embracing the future, they are dedicated to moving towards Industrial 4.0 in the coming years, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of innovation and efficiency in the field.

The site visit will be hosted by Mr. Ismadi S. Regional Quality & Application Manager and Mr. David Heng, Production Manager at Armor-Iimak.

Agenda

9:00 – 9:20 Welcome members and Registration

9:20 – 10:00 Short Presentation

10:00 – 10:50 Site Visit

10:50 – 11:00 Q & A and End of the visit

Terms & Conditions 

• Full payment is required upon registration. 

• If you would like to cancel this event, please do so no later than two days before the event.

• Open to members.

• No refunds will be made for no-shows.

• Please note that photographs and videos may be taken during the event for news and publicity purposes

Join our panelists to discuss value creation around food surplus.

In an era where sustainability becomes part of our societal paradigm, the food industry faces the dual challenge of reducing waste and maintaining profitability. 

This event will delve into the innovative strategies and practices that businesses can adopt to turn the food surplus challenge into a business opportunity. 

Join our panellists to explore enterprise responsibility, ethical behaviour and commercial viability across the food value chain.  

Speakers

• Qi Ni Lee - Cluster Lead, Corporate Responsibility and D& I at Sodexo

• Travin Singh - Co-Founder & CEO at LESS & CO

• Servane Thomas - AMEA Transformation Director at a Multinational Snack Food Company

The trials and tribulations of making reuse second nature, with our partners GreenPush and Catersmith

Making reuse second nature is our motto here at Muuse, and it´s a journey!

We make it easy for you to choose reuse for free: just Borrow, Enjoy, and Return! With tech-enabled reusables available at partner cafes across Singapore, Hong Kong and Toronto, we've saved over 300,000 single-use items worldwide! 

We embraced that journey 5 years ago and we can proudly say that it is Bloody Hard Work! Join us for this webinar to get to know why. We will not shy away from reality and walk you through the solutions and partnerships we developed to answer those difficulties. May it be raising awareness into the B2B world, or catering event, our partners GreenPush and Catersmith have a lot to bring to the table jointly with us. Grab your coffee and join us to Make Reuse a Second Nature !