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Safripol’s Sustainability Conference 2024

11 - 12 September

As a valued stakeholder in the plastics industry, your insights and contributions are invaluable as we work together to shape a more sustainable future. Under the theme of “Collaboration for a Sustainable Future,” our conference will serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue and collective action. We believe that by fostering collaboration among stakeholders, we can drive positive change and address key challenges facing our industry and society at large.

Throughout the conference, we will explore a range of topics crucial to the advancement of sustainability in the plastics sector. From discussions on legislative frameworks and environmental impacts of plastics to showcasing successful recycling projects, our agenda will offer diverse perspectives and actionable insights. We invite you to join us and fellow stakeholders in this collaborative endeavour to make a difference in society and beyond. Your participation will play a vital role in shaping strategies and initiatives that will pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient future.

Venue Details

The Venue at The Houghton Hotel

Located in the heart of Johannesburg, The Venue at The Houghton offers a luxurious and intimate setting for our conference. Attendees can expect top-notch facilities, gourmet dining, and exceptional service, all within a vibrant and inspiring environment. The venue’s state-of-the-art amenities ensure a comfortable and productive experience for both in-person and virtual participants.

Hosts

Michael Avery
Financial Journalist and Broadcaster
Leanne Manas
South African businesswoman and TV presenter at the SABC

Speakers

Mamogala Musekene
Deputy Director General
Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment
Nico van Niekerk
Chief Executive Officer
Safripol
Francois Marais
Executive: Stakeholders & Projects
Polyco
Benjamin “Benny” Mermans
Chairman
World Plastics Council
Prof. Linda Godfrey
Principal Scientist and Extraordinary Professor
CSIR and Northwest University
Nicky Van Hille
Founder and Managing Director
Moss Group
Shabeer Jhetam
Executive Director
Packaging SA
Dr. Dana Braithwaite
Research Consultant
BMi Research
Anton Hanekom
Executive Director
Plastics|SA
Chiven Manilal
Senior Technical Specialist: Base Chemicals Sasol
Sasol
Bevlen Sudhu
Founder
Re-Purpose Group
Benoit Vuillermoz
Business Manager
Husky Injection Molding
Dr. Roelof Botha
Economic Advisor
Optimum Investment Group
Rethabile Mbokodi
Programme Manager
UN Global Compact Network South Africa
Junaid Francis
Stakeholder Relations Manager
Petco Producer Responsibility Organisation NPC
Gerhard Meyringer
Managing Director
ALPLA Recycling SA (Pty) Ltd
Meghna Laxman
Spokesperson
Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty
Dr. Emmanuel Sakado
Project Manager
The South African Healthcare Foundation
Maarten Stolk
Business Developer
Ioniqa Technologies
Adolf Thapelo Makgatho
Managing Partner
McKinsey & Company
Vincent Moll
Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company
Mamogala Musekene
Deputy Director General
Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment
Nico van Niekerk
Chief Executive Officer
Safripol
Francois Marais
Executive: Stakeholders & Projects
Polyco
Benjamin “Benny” Mermans
Chairman
World Plastics Council
Prof. Linda Godfrey
Principal Scientist and Extraordinary Professor
CSIR and Northwest University
Nicky Van Hille
Founder and Managing Director
Moss Group
Shabeer Jhetam
Executive Director
Packaging SA
Dr. Dana Braithwaite
Research Consultant
BMi Research
Anton Hanekom
Executive Director
Plastics|SA
Chiven Manilal
Senior Technical Specialist: Base Chemicals Sasol
Sasol
Bevlen Sudhu
Founder
Re-Purpose Group
Benoit Vuillermoz
Business Manager
Husky Injection Molding
Dr. Roelof Botha
Economic Advisor
Optimum Investment Group
Rethabile Mbokodi
Programme Manager
UN Global Compact Network South Africa
Junaid Francis
Stakeholder Relations Manager
Petco Producer Responsibility Organisation NPC
Gerhard Meyringer
Managing Director
ALPLA Recycling SA (Pty) Ltd
Meghna Laxman
Spokesperson
Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty
Dr. Emmanuel Sakado
Project Manager
The South African Healthcare Foundation
Maarten Stolk
Business Developer
Ioniqa Technologies
Adolf Thapelo Makgatho
Managing Partner
McKinsey & Company
Vincent Moll
Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company

More Speaker Profiles Coming Soon

If you’d like more information regarding our conference, please send an email to events@safripol.com

Agenda Highlights Day 1
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
Time
Organisation & Speaker
08:00 – 09:30
Arrival, Registration and Refreshments
09:30 – 09:45
Opening by Safripol

09:45 – 10:30

Plenary Session

Economic Advisor – Dr. Roelof Botha


10:30 – 12:30

UNEA Global Plastics Treaty

Department of Fisheries, Forestry and the Environment – Ms. Mamogala Musekene – Multilateral Environmental Agreement on plastic pollution: Potential Implications for polymer producers
Plastics SA – Anton Hanekom
Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty – Meghna Laxman Macdonald

CSIR – Prof. Linda Godfrey – Facilitator

12:30 – 13:30
Lunch

13:30 – 15:00

Extended Producer Responsibility

Polyco – Francois Marais – EPR in Action
Petco – Junaid Francis
BMI Research – Dr. Dana Braithwaite and Packaging SA – Shabeer Jhetam – Response to EPR Implementation and Waste Beneficiation by SA Packaging and Paper Industry

15:00 – 15:30
The Moss Group – Nicky van Hille – Pioneering solutions to problematic plastic waste streams
15:30 – 15:45
Tea Break

15:45 – 17:15

Successful Recycling Project

South African Healthcare Foundation – Dr. Emmanuel Sakado – Inkwazi Isu – Collaborative Integrated Waste Management Programme Review eThekwini (Durban), South Africa
RE-Purpose – Bevlen Sudhu and Alpla Recycling SA – Gerhard Meyringer – RSS and ALPLA’s strategic collaboration for bottle to bottle PET recycling

17:15 – 17:30
Closing
17:30 onwards
Cocktails Evening

Agenda Highlights Day 2

Thursday, 12 September 2024
Time
Organisation & Speaker
08:00 – 09:00
Arrival, Registration and Refreshments
09:00 – 09:10
Welcome

09:10 – 10:40

Plenary Session

United Nations Global Compact – Rethabile Mbokodi – Collaborating for the achievement of the SDGs
World Plastics Council – Benny Mermans – World Plastics Council: Global challenges require global solutions
Mckinsey – Adolf Makgatho & Vincent Moll – Orchestrating the value chain – bringing it all together

10:40 – 11:00
Tea and refreshments

11:00 – 12:30

Circularity

Husky – Benoit Vuillermoz – Market Trends Packaging Sustainability
Sasol – Chiven Manilall – Chemical Recycling Landscape
Ioniqa – Maarten Stolk – PET Chemical Recycling

12:30 – 12:45
Closing – Safripol
12:45 Onwards
Lunch
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