Event

Circular economy: Good for business, good for climate

At COP30, concrete examples will be presented by leading international companies that have successfully implemented profitable circular economy business models. 

Location

Finland Pavilion PV-C63, Blue Zone (COP30 Finland Pavilion), Belém, Brazil

Schedule

Tuesday 11.11.2025 15.00-15.45

Registration

Topias Dean / Sitra

Join us for an engaging side event at the UN climate negotiations in Belém, Brazil, where we spotlight the real-world impact of the circular economy on business and climate action.

This session will feature concrete stories from leading international companies that have successfully implemented profitable circular economy business models.

Hear firsthand how Brazilian, Indian and Finnish companies have achieved both environmental gains and increased market share. These vivid examples will showcase how innovative business practices not only reduce waste and emissions but also drive new revenue streams and competitive advantage. By embedding circular solutions, companies are also strengthening their resilience to resource shortages and market fluctuations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how circular solutions are shaping the future of sustainable, profitable business!

Programme

15:00 (UTC-3)

Opening remarks

Ville Tavio, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Finland

Puhujat
Ville Tavio

Ville Tavio

Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Finland

Panel discussion

Mr. Francisco Manesco, Strategic Mining Projects Manager, Vale
Mr. Subho Mukherjee, Vice President & Global Head of Sustainability, Nokia
Mr. Ankit Todi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mahindra Group

Panelists
Mr. Francisco Manesco

Mr. Francisco Manesco

Strategic Mining Projects Manager, Vale

Mr. Subho Mukherjee

Mr. Subho Mukherjee

Vice President & Global Head of Sustainability, Nokia

Mr. Ankit Todi

Mr. Ankit Todi

Chief Sustainability Officer, Mahindra Group

15:45 (UTC-3)

The event ends

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Tuuli Hietaniemi

Senior Lead, Strategy and Public Affairs