The Circular Economy Summit took place

By: Trademagazin Date: 2025. 11. 24. 11:17

🎧 Hallgasd a cikket: Nyelv: Sebesség: 1.05×

On November 20, 2025, the Circular Economy Summit was held for the eighth time at the Öbölház, where business leaders, researchers and policymakers gathered to discuss the most current challenges and opportunities of the circular transition.

The event was hosted by Willem van Ee, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Attila Chikán Jr., President of the Business Council for Sustainable Development of Hungary (BCSDH). The Circular Economy Summit hosted the “Tulip Award for Sustainability” award ceremony, established by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Hungary.

“The Circularity Gap Report 2025 shows that although we have made small steps forward, due to increasing material use, only 6.9% of material flows can be considered circular, down from 7.2% last year. Increasing material use is responsible for 60% of the adverse impacts on the climate, more than 90% of biodiversity and land use-related water stress, and around 40% of airborne dust pollution that is harmful to health. This is a clear signal that systemic change, cooperation and consistent corporate action are needed for the circular economy transition.”

– emphasized Attila Chikán Jr. at the opening.