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07/09/2026

📢 WCEF2026 UPDATE: We are moving fully online!

With over 140 participants already registered from across Asia-Pacific and Europe, our Accelerator Session will now take place fully online, opening the conversation to an even broader international audience.

🗓️ 17 September 2026 I 14:00–16:00 IST (UTC+5:30)
Join us online: https://www.switch-asia.eu/event/scaling-circular-business-from-innovation-to-investment-and-partnerships/

🗣️ We are also pleased to announce our second speaker line-up, bringing together circular businesses and experts in investment, market development, entrepreneurship and MSME scaling.

At the heart of the session will be a series of interactive circular business scaling exchanges:

• Circular businesses will present their solution, progress to date, scaling ambition and the key barriers holding back their next stage of growth.

• Matched experts will respond directly to each business challenge, exploring what could unlock scale — from finance and technology to markets and off-take, capacity, value chains and enabling conditions.

🎯 The aim? To move beyond showcasing innovation and focus on what it actually takes to scale circular businesses, and where the right partnerships can make the difference.

Join us and connect with businesses, investors and circular economy practitioners from across Asia and Europe.

EU International Partnerships European Union in Cambodia European Union in Indonesia European Union in Laos European Union in Malaysia EU Delegation to Mongolia European Union in Myanmar European Union in the Philippines European Union in Thailand European Union in Vietnam European Union in Bangladesh EU in India European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives European Union in Nepal European Union in Pakistan European Union in Kyrgyzstan European Union in Tajikistan European Union in Kazakhstan European Union in Uzbekistan European Union in the Pacific Centre for Responsible Business Foundation For MSME Clusters Empretec India CanvaLoop

07/09/2026

Heading to ? There is more to explore on 17 September!

🚀 Three sessions. One day. Multiple pathways to accelerate the circular economy transition. Explore the sessions and scan the QR codes to learn more and book your spot.

🗓️ From Policy to Practice with Digital Product Passports for Circular Value Chains
09:00–12:30 | Gandhinagar | A practical deep dive into how Digital Product Passports can support traceability, ecodesign and more circular global value chains.

Organised by EU Circular Economy Resource Centre (EU CERC), International Council for Circular Economy, Circulearth, Sitra and Enabel.

🗓️ Enabling Circular and Climate Transitions for MSMEs
10:30–12:00 | Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre | Exploring practical tools, capacity building and ecosystem support to help MSMEs accelerate their circular and climate transitions.

Organised by Ideia Circular, Centre for Responsible Business, Noz Institute, Centre for African Resource Efficiency & Sustainability (CARES), CII ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development, Centro Sebrae de Sustentabilidade

🗓️ Scaling Circular Business: From Innovation to Investment and Partnerships
14:00–16:00 | Mahatma Mandir + Online | Connecting Asian circular businesses with investors, markets, technology and strategic partners to help promising solutions move towards scale.

Organised by the EU SWITCH-Asia Programme and Centre for Responsible Business

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EU International Partnerships Foundation for MSME Cluster

18/08/2026

"Panipat has been a sustainable cluster for more than 50 years now."

"पानीपत पिछले 50 वर्षों से एक सतत (सस्टेनेबल) औद्योगिक क्लस्टर रहा है।"
– Rajat Grover, Grover International

Sustainability is not a recent shift for Panipat's textile industry—it is rooted in decades of innovation, resource efficiency, and circular practices. Today, as global markets evolve, manufacturers across the cluster are building on this legacy by strengthening traceability, investing in renewable energy, adopting recycled materials, and improving environmental performance.

In this testimonial, Rajat Grover and Anuj Grover of Grover International share the journey of their family business and reflect on Panipat's evolution as a globally recognised textile manufacturing hub. They also highlight the importance of collective action and shared environmental infrastructure in enabling a more resilient and sustainable textile ecosystem.

Watch the full story to discover how Panipat's long-standing commitment to circularity is shaping the future of responsible manufacturing.

Share your thoughts on the Panipat Textile Cluster in one word: https://lnkd.in/dcUFqucN

Rajat Grover|anuj grover

Global Gateway | Centre for Responsible Business | Foundation For MSME Clusters | Conserve India| EU in India| Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom India| Small Industries Development Bank of India| Copenhagen Business School | Global Fashion Agenda

We are pleased to welcome Kamal Seth, Global Palm Oil Director, WWF, as a speaker at the Sustainable Global Value Chain ...
18/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Kamal Seth, Global Palm Oil Director, WWF, as a speaker at the Sustainable Global Value Chain Forum - Asia Pacific, in from 10 - 11 September 2026.

He brings deep expertise in sustainable palm oil and nature-positive market transformation, and will bring that lens to the Forum's conversations on building resilient value chains across the region.

Register now: https://lnkd.in/gH3P9f6U

WWF-Singapore | WWF-Malaysia

Carbon markets are under more scrutiny than ever — not for their scale, but for their integrity. As companies move from ...
18/08/2026

Carbon markets are under more scrutiny than ever — not for their scale, but for their integrity. As companies move from carbon neutrality today toward net-zero ambitions over the coming decades, the real question is how digital verification, transparency and trusted data can turn carbon credits into genuine climate impact.

Join us for a session at the Sustainable Global Value Chain (SGVC) Forum – Asia Pacific 2026:

The Evolving Role of Carbon Markets in Corporate Decarbonisation: From Carbon Neutrality to Sustainable Value Chains, co-hosted by TÜV SÜD Mobility

📅 10 September 2026
🕜 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 15 International Business Park, TÜV SÜD, Singapore 609937

The session will explore the evolving carbon market landscape, what defines a high-integrity carbon credit, and how digital MRV, AI and satellite monitoring are strengthening trust and transparency — along with the shift from offsetting toward supplier engagement, insetting and sustainable value chain decarbonisation.

Register now: https://lnkd.in/gdEiNXDQ

Bratin Roy | Rijit Sengupta | Siya Chopra | Devyani Hari | Neha Tomar | Pragya Tyagi | Dr Thawatchai Maneerung

Centre for Responsible Business is excited to announce that WWF-Singapore is joining us as a partner for the Sustainable...
18/08/2026

Centre for Responsible Business is excited to announce that WWF-Singapore is joining us as a partner for the Sustainable Global Value Chain Forum- Asia Pacific (2026) from 10 to 11 September 2026 in .

The Forum is being convened to create a dedicated regional platform for candid, multi-stakeholder dialogue for exchange of ideas, good practices, and perspectives across multiple stakeholders for promoting responsible and sustainable global value chains in the region.

Discussions will cover key themes including:
• Collaborative Approaches for Sustainable Value Chains
• Financing Nature-Positive Value Chains
• Carbon Markets and Decarbonisation
• Business and Human Rights
• Tech and Nature-Positive Solutions
• Circular Textiles
• Sustainable Finance

We're glad to have WWF-Singapore with us on this journey.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4uNZc33

How can Asia unlock greater investment in nature-positive value chains while driving sustainable economic growth?Join us...
17/08/2026

How can Asia unlock greater investment in nature-positive value chains while driving sustainable economic growth?

Join us at the Sustainable Global Value Chain Forum– Asia Pacific (2026) for a session on Asia's Leadership Opportunity in Financing Nature-Positive Value Chains (ReConnect Borneo), co-hosted by WWF-Singapore.

The session introduces ReConnect Borneo, WWF's flagship initiative to restore ecological corridors, strengthen local livelihoods, and enable nature-positive supply chains. It will examine the commodity and financing linkages between Singapore and Borneo, compliance pathways for deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains, and the innovative finance that can take nature-positive production to scale — blended finance, sustainability-linked instruments, and nature credit mechanisms.

📅 Date: 10 September 2026
🕚 Time: 11:15 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 Venue: 15 International Business Park, Singapore, 609937

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gdEiNXDQ

WWF-Singapore | WWF-Malaysia

Centre for Responsible Business is delighted to announce that is joining us as a session partner for the Sustainable G...
17/08/2026

Centre for Responsible Business is delighted to announce that is joining us as a session partner for the Sustainable Global Value Chain Forum – Asia Pacific 2026, taking place on 10–11 September 2026 in hashtag .

The Forum will bring together leaders from business, government, NGOs, bilateral and multilateral agencies, academia, sustainability standards organisations, and other key stakeholders to foster candid dialogue, exchange good practices, and build collaborative solutions for responsible and sustainable global value chains across the Asia-Pacific region.

Discussions will cover key themes including:
• Collaborative Approaches for Sustainable Value Chains
• Financing Nature-Positive Value Chains
• Carbon Markets and Decarbonisation
• Business and Human Rights
• Tech and Nature-Positive Solutions
• Circular Textiles
• Sustainable Finance

We are pleased to welcome Embode as a valued partner and look forward to working together to advance sustainable and resilient value chains across the region.

📅 Date: 10–11 September 2026
📍 Venue: TUV SUD, Singapore

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gdEiNXDQ

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Centre for Responsible Business is delighted to announce that Solidaridad Asia is joining us as a session partner for th...
17/08/2026

Centre for Responsible Business is delighted to announce that Solidaridad Asia is joining us as a session partner for the Sustainable Global Value Chain Forum – Asia Pacific 2026, taking place on 10–11 September 2026 in .

The Forum will bring together leaders from business, government, NGOs, bilateral and multilateral agencies, academia, sustainability standards organisations, and other key stakeholders to foster candid dialogue, exchange good practices, and build collaborative solutions for responsible and sustainable global value chains across the Asia-Pacific region.

Discussions will cover key themes including:
* Collaborative Approaches for Sustainable Value Chains
* Financing Nature-Positive Value Chains
* Carbon Markets and Decarbonisation
* Business and Human Rights
* Tech and Nature-Positive Solutions
* Circular Textiles
* Sustainable Finance

We are pleased to welcome Solidaridad Asia as a valued partner and look forward to working together to advance sustainable and resilient value chains across the region.

📅 Date: 10–11 September 2026
📍 Venue: TUV SUD, Singapore

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gdEiNXDQ


Centre for Responsible Business is delighted to announce that Singapore Fashion Council is joining us as a Session Partn...
17/08/2026

Centre for Responsible Business is delighted to announce that Singapore Fashion Council is joining us as a Session Partner for the Sustainable Global Value Chain Forum – Asia Pacific 2026, taking place on 10–11 September 2026 in .

The Forum will bring together leaders from business, government, NGOs, bilateral and multilateral agencies, academia, sustainability standards organisations, and other key stakeholders to foster candid dialogue, exchange good practices, and build collaborative solutions for responsible and sustainable global value chains across the Asia-Pacific region.

Discussions will cover key themes including:

* Collaborative Approaches for Sustainable Value Chains
* Financing Nature-Positive Value Chains
* Carbon Markets and Decarbonisation
* Business and Human Rights
* Tech and Nature-Positive Solutions
* Circular Textiles
* Sustainable Finance

We are pleased to welcome Singapore Fashion Council as a valued Session Partner and look forward to working together to advance sustainable, responsible and resilient global value chains across the region.

📅 Date: 10–11 September 2026
📍 Venue: 15 International Business Park, TUV SUD, Singapore 609937

Register here: https://forms.gle/SCgY4ZLmDHtJN14f8

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