The missing link: circular economy for the energy transition

The panel will explore the challenges and opportunities related to the recovery and reuse of critical resources needed for renewable technologies. As the European Union aims to strengthen its strategic independence and meet the ambitious Green Deal targets, recycling of batteries and other critical components plays a key role. With the European Battery Regulation, the EU aims to ensure 95 percent recycling for cobalt, copper, lead and nickel, and 70 percent recycling for lithium by 2030 and to increase the use of secondary materials, reducing dependence on imports of critical raw materials. During the panel, industry experts will discuss emerging technologies, industry best practices, and the contribution these solutions make to a circular economy, highlighting how sustainable resource management can accelerate the transition to a low-carbon energy future.

Program

Moderator
Emanuele Bompan, Renewable Matter

Speakers
Luca Proietti, Director General for Circular Economy and Remediation, Ministry of Environment and Energy Security
Representative of Haiki Cobat
Gernot Boerge, Senior Tech Expert – Data Spaces, Battery Pass project manager 
Francesco Serrao, Motus-E 
Diego Arbizzoni, Re Open S.r.l.
Nouha Gazbour, CEA - LITEN, Strategic & Environnemental Marketing Manager
Piero Gattoni, Italian biogas consortium*

* Invited speaker, pending confirmation