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Introduction to the topic: Amid growing global pressures and rising climate crisis, businesses are required to rethink
traditional linear models of production and consumption. Circular economy presents a practical and future-ready
framework to minimise waste, enhance resource efficiency, and unlock long-term economic value. This webinar will
introduce the core principles of the circular economy and explore actionable pathways for businesses to integrate
circular practices into their operations in a structured manner.
Objective of the webinar: The webinar aims to help businesses understand circular economy concepts, identify
practical entry points for adoption, and explore how circular practices can be integrated into existing business models
to drive sustainability, compliance, and long-term value creation.
Topics to be covered:
- Introduction to circular economy concepts and principles
- Role of EPR in circular economy
- EPR regulations and compliance landscape in India
- Collection, recycling, and material recovery under EPR
- Some insights and experience based on practical implementation
Target audience:
- Business leaders and decision-makers
- Sustainability, ESG, and compliance professionals
- Producers, brands, and manufacturers
- Industry associations and institutional stakeholders
- Professionals interested in circular economy and sustainable business practices
Takeaways:
- An understanding of circular economy concepts and relevance to business
- Awareness of tools, mechanisms, and policy enablers supporting circularity
- An understanding on aligning circular economy initiatives with business goals
Speaker profile:
Pranshu Singhal is the Founder and CEO of Karo Sambhav. Armed with 25+ years of work experience, he has worked as
Director, Digital Learning for Microsoft and as Head, Sustainability for Nokia. He was conferred ‘Social Entrepreneur of
the Year 2021 India’ award by the Schwab Foundation, World Economic Forum. Pranshu is a member of the World
Economic Forum Global Future Councils on Responsible Resource Use.
In 2024, Pranshu was appointed as the Vice-Chair of National Working Group-5 of India, International
Telecommunication Union – Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) Study Group 5.
Additionally, he is an Ashoka Fellow, an Aspen Fellow, a Schwab Fellow, Chevening Gurukul Fellow, an Ikea, and an
Aspire Fellow. He has a master's in environmental management and policy from International Institute for Industrial
Environmental Economics (IIIEE), Sweden.
