Building business cases on reuse, waste reduction, upcycling or smarter procurement. At a time of rising commodity prices and increasing sustainability requirements by financiers, this offers interesting opportunities. A number of circular entrepreneurs have been working on this for years. What tips do they have? What do they encounter, how do they recruit their customers and how do they see the near future? During this networking session, four companies will share their approach, challenges and successes. This will be followed by recommendations on finance, policy and spatial questions. We will conclude with networking drinks.
17.00 Walk-in
17.30 Welcome by Bram Heijkers (Platform STAD)
17:35 Explanation of municipal goals around circular economy by alderman Arjen Kapteijns (Energy Transition, Mobility and Raw Materials)
17:40 Presentations of four circular business cases with entrepreneurs sharing opportunities, pitfalls and experiences. By: Oscar circulair, Bever recyclestraat, Rotterzwam and Sox2sox
18:40 Reaction to the cases with successive financial, policy and spatial recommendations for the Hague context. By: Harry Wientjens (Economic Board The Hague / Rabobank The Hague), the Municipality of The Hague and the Province of South Holland
19:00 Networking drinks
The session is organised by Platform STAD in cooperation with the Economic Board The Hague, Rabobank The Hague, The Hague municipality, MKB The Hague and VNO/NCW West.
