Considering the energy transition, the need for a circular economy, and further key and future technology developments, they evaluate commodity markets and international mineral supply sources.

Based on these trends, DERA helps companies and politicians to become aware of potential price and supply risks along the supply chain. In addition, they also support measures undertaken by the Federal Government and companies in securing mineral raw materials on global markets.

His presentation will give you an impression of DERA’s daily work and in particular some existent projects with a special focus on recycling topics.

Content of the workshop/presentation:

1) Introduction (5 mins):

• Introduce DERA with its political background
• Description of the tasks and methods DERA uses to evaluate the raw material supply

2) Highlight the actual situation concerning the global raw material production (10 min)

• Why is recycling so important for Germanys resource strategy
• What are the drivers for recycling in Germany
• What is the situation of recycling of strategic elements in Germany

3) Main projects of the DERA recycling department (10 min)

• DERA Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue for Optimized Recycling
• “Recyclingatlas” (Map of metal recycling production sites in Germany)
• DERA Trade Monitor with focus on Recycling

4) Recycling Example (Design for Recycling – Smartphone) (5min)

5) Q&A and Interactive Discussion (15 mins)

Adelphi is Europe’s leading independent think-and-do tank and consultancy on climate, environment, and development. The phiyond by adelphi Circularity Lab provides strategic advice and technical support to guide companies on their journey towards adopting and implementing circular economy strategies and business models.

Content of the workshop/presentation:

1) Introduction (5 mins):

• introduce phiyond by adelphi Circularity Lab.
• Highlight circular economy’s EU policy relevance.
• Note the Policy Heatmap’s navigating significance.

2) Understanding Circular Policy Landscape (5 mins):

• Define Circular Economy’s business importance.
• Spotlight EU policies, trends and goals shaping circularity strategy.
• Show regulations’ impact on businesses.

3) Introducing the Policy Heatmap (5 mins):

• Explain the Policy Heatmap concept.
• Highlight its EU policy insight provision.
• Emphasize customization benefits.

4) Unveiling the Power of the Policy Heatmap (10 mins):

• Share real cases benefiting from Policy Heatmap.
• Demonstrate EU policy implication identification.
• Show Heatmap’s strategic role.

5) Aligning Corporate Strategy with Circular Compliance (10 mins):

• Discuss circular strategy integration challenges following EU regulations.
• Highlight risk mitigation and opportunity leverage.
• Describe a holistic 5-step transformation process that starts with the policy review.

6) Q&A and Interactive Discussion (10 mins)