Sustainable Development and the Green Economy. Export Potential and Drivers of Economic Growth

With the support of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation

In recent decades, there has been a growing demand for natural resources, which justifies the importance of transitioning to a resource-efficient economic model – the circular economy (CE). In the Russian Federation, an industry related to waste management is being formed. The main principles of CE are not only the maximum return of waste to economic circulation but also the reduction of its generation.

Recycling has economic benefits: job creation, stimulation of innovation, cost reduction, as well as potential for exporting raw materials, goods, and technologies.

The focus of the session participants is on the main trends in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, the principles of the "green economy," and CE in Russia.

Moderator:
Sergey Katyrin, President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation

Speakers:
Vyacheslav Fetisov, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Ecology, Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection
Elena Myakotnikova, Chairperson of the Council for Sustainable Business Development, Corporate Social Responsibility and Volunteering, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation
Irina Bakhtina, Deputy General Director for Sustainable Development, EN+ Holding; Director for Sustainable Development, RUSAL; Chairperson, National ESG Alliance; Member of the Council for Circular Economy and Ecology Development, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation
Maxim Remchukov, Director of the "Secondary Recycling and Sustainable Solutions" Division, SIBUR
Victor Kovshevny, Director, RUSLOM.COM
Igor Zabralov, Director for Circular Economy Development, Russian Environmental Operator Public-Law Company
Irina Mironova, Director of the Federal Development Projects Implementation Department, SKOLKOVO School of Management