2020 is the start of a new era for sustainability - a turning point – where it takes the world stage as we continue to learn just how important its role is in preserving our quality of life and all lives in the planet we share. This became even more apparent following the European Chamber's 2020 Sustainable Business Awards, where a record number of companies shared their forward-thinking sustainable projects. In this way, we are pleased to bring to you the 2020/2021 edition of the Sustainable Business Talks, a series of events brining corporate leaders together to dive deep into sustainable solution synergies.

In this Sustainable Business Talk, Waste2Wear will share their experience in helping companies and brands on their journey to be more sustainable through the use of recycled plastic materials. Waste2Wear has produced recycled fabrics and products, such as R-PET and RPP, in China and India for more than 10 years, and is currently present in 12 countries. They were the winners of the Outstanding Environmental and Climate Performance Award Category at the European Chamber's 2020 Sustainable Business Awards held by the Shanghai Chapter.

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China welcomes Ms Monique Maissen, CEO & Founder, Waste2Wear. In the panel session, we also invite key stakeholders in their innovation projects, together they will share their expertise, challenges, implementation and outlook of sustainable solutions in China. Book your seat to join us 3^rd December, 3:00pm-4:30pm, at the European Chamber Shanghai Office.

Agenda

2:30pm – 3:00pm        Registration and Networking

3:00pm – 3:10pm         Welcome Remarks by European Chamber Representative

3:10pm – 3:30pm         Presentation by Ms Monique Maissen, CEO & Founder, Waste2Wear

3:30pm – 4:15pm         Moderated Dialogue 

                                     - Ms Monique Maissen, CEO & Founder, Waste2Wear

                                     - Mr Tom Van Poyer, CEO, Creative Flooring Solutions (CFL)

                                    - Dr Xuanwei Cao, Director of Center for Responsible and Sustainable Business Education,                                                           International Business School Suzhou, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

4:15pm - 4:20               Closing Remarks by European Chamber Representative 

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Disclaimer 免责声明

Participants must maintain proper social distancing norms and abide by the Shanghai Municipal Government’s Epidemic Prevention and Control Rules (eg. wearing masks and so on). If you do not follow the relevant regulations, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China assumes no responsibility for any of your physical discomfort caused during and after the event. Thank you for your cooperation. 

参与活动时，参会人应与他人保持适当距离（防疫考虑）并遵守上海市政府颁布的疫情预防控制要求（例如佩戴口罩等）。如您违反要求，中国欧盟商会将对您在活动中或活动后的任何身体不适，不承担任何责任。感谢您的理解与配合。

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Speakers

Ms. Monique Maissan

CEO & Founder, Waste2Wear

Ms. Monique Maissan

CEO & Founder, Waste2Wear

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Monique Maissan is a Dutch entrepreneur and textile engineer specialised in sustainable solutions for the industry. As CEO and founder of “ Waste2Wear “, she leads a committed team in creating products from recycled plastics since 2007, making them a true pioneer in the industry. The core business is in creating yarns and fabrics from recycled plastic bottles (RPET).

Through Monique’s leadership, Waste2Wear won the highly coveted 2021 World Sustainability Award for the most sustainable supply chain due to the unique Waste2Wear blockchain.

All Waste2Wear suppliers are GRS and BSCI certified making the supply chain sustainable, transparent and traceable. QR codes on all their products provide details of the environmental savings per each production run and a ‘how it’s made’ video.
Monique was instrumental in developing the award winning*, world first post-consumer recycled polypropylene products made from discarded domestic appliances such as fridges and washing machines etc.

Monique collaborates with a variety of stakeholders to help create awareness and to find solutions to protect the environment. This includes collaborations with the Jane Goodall Institute, National Geographic and others. Monique is a sought after speaker on conferences and Universities about circularity, and received various awards for her work over the years.

Mr. Tom Van Poyer

CEO of CREATIVE FLOORING SOLUTIONS

Mr. Tom Van Poyer

CEO of CREATIVE FLOORING SOLUTIONS

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Tom Van Poyer was born in 1979 in Belgium. He graduated in 2002, from Belgium (KUL), with a master’s degree in law. In 2003, Tom obtained a MBA degree from EDHEC Business School in France and has participated in many courses at INSEAD all along his career.

After a short time as a consultant in Belgium, he moved to China to join CREATIVE FLOORING SOLUTIONS (CFL) in 2005. From 2007 to 2014, Tom served as the General Manager of CFL’s commercial departments. He then became CEO of CFL flooring in 2014 and is a co-owner of the company.

CFL is a major player in innovative and added-value flooring solutions and exports to around 100 countries. It employs around 3750 people worldwide, with manufacturing facilities in China (Mainland and Taiwan), Vietnam and the USA.

Dr. Xuanwei Cao

Associate Professor in Strategy and Sustainability Management, International Business School Suzhou, Xi'an Jiaotong- Liverpool University; Vice Chair and Executive Secretary of China Academic Committee for Responsible Management Education

Dr. Xuanwei Cao

Associate Professor in Strategy and Sustainability Management, International Business School Suzhou, Xi'an Jiaotong- Liverpool University; Vice Chair and Executive Secretary of China Academic Committee for Responsible Management Education

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Dr Cao is an associate professor of management at International Business School at Suzhou (IBSS), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). Dr Cao’s research interest, at the intersection of strategy and sustainability, include corporate environmental strategy, corporate sustainability, sustainable entrepreneurship and sustainable innovation. Since 2008, he has conducted one NSFC research project and ten contracted consulting research projects for Suzhou government as principal investigator. Currently, he is supervising a Ph.D student focusing on research of entrepreneurial orientation, corporate environmental strategy and performance. Dr Cao is the honorary "Middle-Aged Academic Leadership" awarded by 'Qing-Lan Project' of the Education Department of Jiangsu Province.

In the past years, Dr Cao pioneered many innovative teaching practices in XJTLU. He has developed broad international collaborations on research and teaching. Dr Cao is the visiting researcher at Institute of China Business and Economy of University of Würzburg and Centre for Sustainable Management of University of Lüneburg, Germany.

Within IBSS of XJTLU, Dr Cao is the team leader of PRME (Principles of Responsible Management Education) working group. Dr Cao is also the founder, convener and host of PRME China Signatories Sustainability Management Education Roundtable Forum, an annual event of PRME signatories for promoting sustainability management education in business schools. Beyond IBSS, Dr Cao keeps close engagement with businesses in Suzhou and Shanghai. Dr Cao is a special invited consultant by Suzhou Industrial Park CSR Alliance.

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