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Upcoming Events

eXchange: bgreen leaders Kick-off 2025

Date: 20 Jan 2025 | 5:00 pm
For bgreen leaders

What can you expect from our year-round program? Join us for a virtual exchange on Monday, January 20th at 5pm CET with all members of bgreen leaders to start 2025 in the best company. Let’s get to know each other better as we talk about the circular economy, share ideas and make plans. We look…

Virtual Trend Tour: Mobility

Date: 27 Jan 2025 | 5:00 pm
For bgreen leaders

Traffic accounts for around 22% of CO2 emissions, making it one of the largest environmental offenders. Join us on Monday, January 27th at 5 PM CET for a Virtual Trend Tour on Mobility and find out which start-ups are already driving the necessary transportation transformation with their innovations.

Past Events

bgreen leaders x electronica

Date: 13 Nov 2024

Following the successful launch at the IFAT trade show in May, we are delighted to invite you to our next bgreen leaders day at the electronica Messe on November 13th!
We have curated an engaging program focusing on the latest trends and challenges in sustainability and circular economy within the electronics industry.

CIRCULAZE Night & Summit

Date: 5 Nov 2024

Join us for this year’s CIRCULAZE Summit! Commencing in 2022 with the esteemed CIRCULAZE Award Night, we expanded our journey in 2023 by introducing the CIRCULAZE Summit—a full-day conference featuring influential keynotes, panel talks, workshops, and vibrant networking. View the impressions here. As we gear up for the upcoming year, anticipate an even more remarkable…

On Tour: Drees & Sommer “Cradle2Cradle in the Built Environment”

Date: 24 Oct 2024

On October 24th, we embarked on the second #bgreen Leaders “On Tour” trip of 2024! This field trip series aims to provide a behind-the-scenes look at flagship projects in the circular economy.

Virtual Trend Tour: Digital Solutions

Date: 14 Oct 2024

Join us on Monday October 14th at 5pm CEST for a Virtual Trend Tour on digital solutions as they are crucial for the circular economy. They enhance efficiency, transparency, and sustainability. Technologies like IoT, big data, and blockchain enable data-driven decision-making, transparent supply chains, and efficient recycling processes.

bgreen leaders Q&A: What’s in It for Me?

Date: 10 Oct 2024

Do you have questions about our bgreen leaders network? This is the chance for you to ask us anything!

Webinar: Sustainability Reporting on CSRD and ESRS

Date: 8 Oct 2024

Join us on Tuesday October 8th at 5pm CEST for an in-depth overview of the new regulations for sustainability reporting according to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

Webinar: Circular by Design

Date: 24 Sep 2024

Join us on Tuesday September 24th at 5pm CEST for a webinar with Tapani Jokinen, Design Consultant, Strategic- & Ecodesign contractor in Frauenhofer IZM and owner of TJ-Design, on How to Get Circular by Design, Tools, and Best Practices.

bgreen leaders Dinner Cologne

Date: 19 Sep 2024

The bgreen leaders dinner in September will take us to Cologne and lets us deep dive into the interaction of circularity and artificial intelligence.

Virtual Trend Tour: Built Environment

Date: 16 Sep 2024

Join us on Monday September 16th at 5pm CEST for the next Virtual Trend Tour on Built Environment Powered by Bau! We will hear from start-ups on their innovative solutions to tackle construction waste.

eXchange: Empower the Future

Date: 18 Jul 2024

“Empower the Future: Invest in Tomorrow’s Impactful Start-ups Today!” with Dennis Kirpensteijn, COO of ZOLLHOF

Webinar: Green Leadership Mindset Part IV

Date: 11 Jul 2024

In the last session of this four part series, we will discuss Sustainability is Attitude – Using the Psychology of Change

bgreen leaders Dinner Hamburg

Date: 11 Jul 2024

Throughout the year we host a series of exclusive innovation dinners held in various German metropolitan regions, featuring high-profile experts discussing relevant topics.

bgreen leaders Q&A: What’s in It for Me?

Date: 3 Jul 2024

Do you have questions about our bgreen leaders network? This is the chance for you to ask us anything!

Webinar: Green Leadership Mindset Part III

Date: 27 Jun 2024

In the third session of this four part series, we discussed Sustainability is Corporate Culture – Understanding Brand Values

eXchange: Getting Circular in the Fashion Industry

Date: 25 Jun 2024

In our virtual session with Serena Bonomi, Design Strategy & Innovation Advisor for the Circular Economy, we exchanged ideas and best practices on Getting Circular in the Fashion Industry.

Virtual Trend Tour: Plastics & Packaging

Date: 17 Jun 2024

On June 17th, 2024 we delved into innovative start-up solutions to reduce plastics and packaging waste. Check out the recap here!

Webinar: Circularity & IT

Date: 13 Jun 2024

On June 13th, Anita Schüttler from neuland joined us to elaborate on the connection of circularity & IT and what it means to design out waste in the digital realm.

Webinar: Green Leadership Mindset Part II

Date: 6 Jun 2024

In the second session of this four part series, we discussed Sustainability is Persuasion – Filling the Argumentation Case for the Board and Canteen

Virtual Trend Tour: Food

Date: 27 May 2024

On May 27th at 5pm CEST, we went on an inspiring journey into the realm of innovative circular food solutions.

bgreen leaders Dinner Munich x IFAT

Date: 15 May 2024

Following our bgreen leaders day at the IFAT Munich, we hosted an executive dinner with an impulse speech on “Energy Transformation”.

Webinar: Green Leadership Mindset Part I

Date: 25 Apr 2024

In the first session of this four part series, participants learned what they need to drive the sustainability journey in their company and not get lost in the process.

CIRCULAZE eXchange Greenwashing

Date: 23 Apr 2024

Stefanie Kuhnhen, Chief Strategy Officer/Managing Partner at Serviceplan Group, joined us for a virtual eXchange on the topic of Greenwashing Communications.

Virtual Trend Tour: Waste Management

Date: 15 Apr 2024

Did you know that globally, over 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste is generated annually?

CIRCULAZE Dinner Berlin

Date: 11 Apr 2024

In April, we headed to Berlin for the first CIRCULAZE Dinner of the year.

CIRCULAZE On Tour at QUANTRON

Date: 14 Mar 2024

On March 14th, we went On Tour to Quantron, the Circular Company Award Winner 2023. At Quantron we had the chance to see firsthand their unique blend of e-mobility expertise in electric and hydrogen-powered fuel cells

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour Fashion & Textiles

Date: 11 Mar 2024

In our third Trend Tour of the year, we heard from three start-ups on their circular solutions for fashion & textiles. From sustainable fabric dyeing to digital textile sorting and repurposing of textile waste, check out the full recap here

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour Built Environment

Date: 26 Feb 2024

On February 26th, we heard from experts and start-ups working in the Built Environment on their solutions for a more circular economy. These are our key takeaways

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour ICT & Electronics

Date: 22 Jan 2024

On January 22nd, 2024 the first Trend Tour of the new year on circular ICT & Electronics solutions took place.

CIRCULAZE eXchange: Transforming Into a Circular Company

Date: 16 Jan 2024

On January 16th, together with K’UP, we will look at a best case example from one of their clients, who has successfully transitioned into a circular company. Find out how to join in the discussion.

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour FMCG – Food, Beauty, & Care

Date: 20 Nov 2023

Following a keynote by Matthieu Vincent from DigitalFoodLab, we heard from start-ups Mushlabs and tocco on their solutions.

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour Plastics & Packaging

Date: 23 Oct 2023

On Monday October 23rd, we took a look at three innovative start-up solutions to reduce the impact plastics and packaging have on our environment. Missed the event? Check out the recap now

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour Mobility

Date: 25 Sep 2023

On Thursday September 25th at 17:00 CEST our first virtual Trend Tour of the season took place. We heard from start-ups Nowos and LiBCycle on their circular mobility solutions.

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour: Digital Solutions

Date: 29 Jun 2023

On June 29th, we dove deep into the topic of circular digital solutions in our latest CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour.

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour: Waste Management

Date: 12 Jun 2023

On June 12th at 17:00 CEST our Trend Tour on waste management took place. We heard from start-ups ReCircle and Mimbly.

CIRCULAZE eXchange: Monitoring and Reporting

Date: 4 May 2023

Marianne Kuhlmann and Dr. Paul Woebkenberg provided insights into current challenges surrounding the topic of monitoring and reporting

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour: Fashion and Textile II

Date: 17 Apr 2023

On April 17th we continued our virtual Trend Tour series with Fashion and Textile Part II!

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour: Construction

Date: 6 Mar 2023

CIRCULAZE 2022 Start-ups Madaster, Concular, and CRIATERRA joined us to share their circular construction solutions

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour: Logistics

Date: 13 Feb 2023

On February 13th, 2023 at 17:00 CET, start-ups numi and GreenBig joined us to share their circular logistics solutions

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour: Tech

Date: 23 Jan 2023

On January 23rd, 2023, our Trend Tour series continued into the new year with Tech. Watch the recap now!

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour: Energy

Date: 12 Dec 2022

On December 12th, 2022 at 17:00 CET our last CIRCULAZE Trend Tour of the year took place on the topic of Energy.

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour: Waste

Date: 5 Dec 2022

Joining us were CIRCULAZE Top 20 Start-ups mujō, Matter, and Mr. Green Africa with a keynote by 4P Capital’s Xavier Sarras.

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour: Packaging

Date: 28 Nov 2022

From the CIRCULAZE shortlist, inspiring start-ups in the Packaging industry joined us on Monday November 28th to highlight their Circular Economy solutions.

CIRCULAZE Virtual Trend Tour: Fashion and Textile

Date: 21 Nov 2022

We looked at circular solutions in the Fashion and Textile industry with start-ups The Hurd Co., Werewool, and reverse.supply.

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Meet our bgreen leaders Ambassadors

Impact networks like bgreen leaders catalyze a new value economy – where transformative collaboration turns entrepreneurial success into the currency of a thriving future.

Sara Kukovec

Founder & CEO at Builders & Creatives, Co-Founder & Editorial Director at HEUTE ZUKUNFT BAUEN

The path to a conscious economy and sustainable system change is a question of actively applying the mindset of all stakeholders involved. New visions, pioneering work, and a clear attitude towards a sustainable future are needed to create allies for a disruptive shift.

Janine Thies

Business Development Circular Economy

BMW Group

The circular economy is the answer to the overconsumption of our planet’s finite resources. It requires a rethink from all of us, which is why networks that bring together the relevant players and thought leaders with a bias for action are so important.

Christian Schiller

Founder & CEO

Cirplus

There’s no circular product in a linear system: we need to break down industries and company’s silos and start redesigning the economy from a collaborative, abundant and systemic view toward a circular future.

Serena Bonomi

Design Strategy & Innovation Advisor for the Circular Economy

Collaboration is key to building a sustainable circular economy. By bringing together a diversity of perspectives, skills, and experiences, we can craft better solutions and jointly foster systemic and enduring change.

Dr. Marianne Kuhlmann

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Circularity

I firmly believe in the catalytic effect of collaborative networks in driving forward sustainable practices within the construction industry – and beyond.

Matthias Strauss

Dep. Executive Director - Global Industry Lead - Exhibition Director

BAU

United for sustainability, we possess the strength to shape a viable world for future generations. Together, we have the power to catalyze change, embracing our shared duty to nurture a resilient world.

Anna Alex

Sustainable Entrepreneur, Investor and Co-founder

Nala Earth

As a LinkedIn Top Voice for Sustainability, I welcome the founding of the bgreen leaders network, the cross-industry platform for the circular economy, to jointly develop solutions for a sustainable future.

Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg

CEO Sustain Plus GmbH, Managing Director Institut für Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement

We need strong partnerships on eye level and the courage to learn hands-on how circular solutions can be realized together.

Andrea Schneller

Co-Founder & CEO

koorvi

Only if we establish a well-connected ecosystem of stakeholders collaborating towards realizing a genuine circular economy and addressing the global challenges in environmental protection and sustainability….only then can we create real impact!

Dr. Christian Mani

LinkedIn Top Voice Sustainability

& Business Development Manager Evonik

As an entrepreneur, leading transformation demands staying ahead – connecting with fellow visionaries fuels the journey.

Torsten Toeller

Founder

Fressnapf

Connecting, exchanging, and supporting each other pushes the joint mission and gives inspiration and power to move further.

Doris Diebold

Co-Founder & CEO

hey circle

I’m committed to creating lasting impact for future generations through our ecosystem, fostering economic, ecological, and social sustainability.

Guido Happe

Managing Director at Enkelfähigkeit®-Akademie

& Managing Director at Board Partners

Showing new ways of consuming, doing business and shaping the European economy requires bold voices and strategies, which is why I am excited to be a part of this great network of bgreen leaders!

Kilian Kaminski

Founder

refurbed

Driving sustainability needs innovation; innovation needs inspiration – which comes easiest, when we expose ourselves to the ideas of others. So let’s collaborate!

Finja Kütz

Board Member Senior Advisor & Investor

Sharing the learnings of our individual journey makes us faster in achieving a just and profitable sustainable transformation together.

Patrick Hypscher

Co-Founder Green PO & Podcast-Host Circularity.fm

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Awarded Startups

Since 2022, CIRCULAZE annually awards the top 21 (2022: top 20) startups in the Circular Economy sector. With a high-profile jury, we scan the international landscape to identify the most promising startups with high potential. From the evaluated longlist, we thoroughly select the top 3 startups per category.

Over the past two years, 270 startups nominated and evaluated by the jury have come together. As members of GoGreen Leaders, startups have the exclusive opportunity to apply for inclusion in the longlist.

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Principal Partner

As one of the most prominent trade fair organizers globally, Messe München showcases the world of tomorrow across its portfolio of over 80 specialized trade fairs worldwide. Among these are eleven flagship events such as bauma, BAU, IFAT, electronica, and ISPO. Collaborating with its subsidiaries, Messe München hosts trade fairs in China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the USA.

Messe München boasts one of the greenest and most advanced exhibition grounds globally, featuring 200,000 m² of indoor space across 18 halls and 414,000 m² of outdoor space, making it one of the largest total areas available.

Since 2024, Messe München has partnered with CIRCULAZE, reflecting its commitment to expanding sustainability initiatives. Through the joint establishment of the cross-industry sustainability network, bgreen leaders, Messe München is dedicated to further enhancing its strategy in this highly relevant field. Leveraging its expertise and extensive network within its core business and the respective focal points of its trade fairs, Messe München serves as an ideal platform to contribute effectively to achieving climate goals across industries. Consequently, it stands as the perfect partner for CIRCULAZE.