Marco has worked in the plastics space for over 20 years and is currently Chief Commercial & Public Affairs Officer at Avantium. This conversation was recorded during Marco's previous role, as Business Director Biopolymers EMEA Advocacy & Sustainability Director Europe & Asia at Braskem. In this episode, we discuss the origins of Braskem's 'I'm green' bio-based PE plastic, made from sugarcane sourced from Brazil, the sustainability benefits to using Braskem's products - and how they differ from fossil-based plastics - as well as why Braskem joined the Renewable Carbon Initiative to support the company's journey toward a net-zero circular economy by 2050.
Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 15 Nov 2024
Marco Jansen, a plastics industry expert, talks to us about bio-based materials and their role in creating a more sustainable future.
Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 31 Oct 2024
In our second episode with Kara Fulcher, we talk about social sustainability, why Michelin committed to Act4Nature and the evolving ESG regulatory landscape.
Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 17 Oct 2024
Kara Fulcher, Director of Sustainability, North America at Michelin, outlines Michelin's approach to sustainability and their internal carbon pricing scheme.
Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 03 Oct 2024
In our second episode with Kruti Munot, we discuss how circular economy features in her career & volunteer work, and the importance of resource efficiency.
Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 19 Sep 2024
Kruti Munot, Cities Project Manager at GIZ, discusses climate finance policy, green procurement & her global work on sustainable urban development projects.
Let's Talk Sustainable Business / 29 Aug 2024
Paula Byrne & Manali Paranjpe discuss key sustainability topics the ESG Center is focused on this year, including human rights, circular economy & biodiversity