Funding transformation: Partnerships that deliver investment in infrastructure and finance real systems change

16:15 - 17:00

The shift to a circular economy requires significant investment to scale sustainable packaging solutions, build necessary recycling infrastructure, and drive transformation across business models and the value chain. While many circular solutions already exist, a large investment gap still remains. This raises the familiar question: Who pays?

Blended finance has emerged as a key mechanism to fund harder-to-finance infrastructure and long-term innovation. In this session we’ll discuss how strategic partnerships can de-risk investments, unlock private sector capital, and boost the commercial viability of innovations.

What are the primary bottlenecks and barriers to financial flows in circular packaging?
Case studies of successful public-private investment partnerships.
How do financial institutions identify and appraise circular initiatives?
The relationship between brands, start-ups and solutions provider to create demand drivers and mobilise private investment.

Fredric Petit

Emerald Technology Ventures

Partner

Stephanie Kersten-Johnston

The Recycling Partnership

Vice President of Innovation

Trenten Huntington

The Kraft Heinz Company

Senior Manager - Packaging Sustainability

Get in touch

For any questions on the conference, please contact:

Lia Da Giau
Project Manager
[email protected]

Sponsorship

For more information and to inquire, please contact:
Gabriela Cuison
Business Development Manager
[email protected]

Join Us For

In-depth guidance from industry leaders on how to effectively implement policies.
Networking with key stakeholders, including NGOs, business, government and supply chain actors.
An entirely off-the-record discussion that encourages open and honest disclosure from speakers and genuine participation from the audience.

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Registration for the Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum is currently open. To sign up, you can do so online here, or get in touch directly for details of group discounts.

Funding transformation: Partnerships that deliver investment in infrastructure and finance real systems change

Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum