Le secteur privé au cœur de la transition durable : perspectives croisées France–Brésil

Organised by the UN Global Compact Network France, this event brings together French and Brazilian companies, institutions, and experts to exchange best practices in energy transition, water management, waste treatment, and green mobility. Through high-level discussions and networking opportunities, it aims to strengthen cooperation, promote sustainable business models, and support the alignment of local practices with the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Program

• 10:00 – 10:30AM : Networking and welcome breakfast
• 10:30 to 11AM: Opening remarks by Eric Tallon, General Consul of France in Rio de Janeiro, Céline Hervieu, President of the Franco-Brazilian Friendship Group and Florent Menegaux, Chairman of the UN Global Compact Network France and CEO of Michelin
• 11:00 to 12:15PM: Round table 1 « Global perspectives, Local Realities: how can French companies implement their sustainable strategy in different local contexts? » followed by a Q&A with the audience
• 12:15 to 2:00PM: Cocktail and Networking
• 2:00 to 3:15PM: Round table 2 « From Paris to Rio: making sustainable business work in time of (de)regulation (a look at CSRD from a Brazilian lense) » followed by a Q&A with the audience
• 3:15 to 3:45PM: keynote “Articulating Social Justice and Climate Change”
• 3:45 to 4:00PM: Closing remarks by Nils Pedersen, Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network France and Eric Tallon, General Consul of France in Rio de Janeiro