Global Impact Coalition at K Fair on Oct 8-13, 2025 in Dusseldorf

At K 2025 – World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics & Rubber, the Global Impact Coalition (GIC), a CEO-led initiative driving a net-zero and circular future for chemicals and plastics, will host several sessions to engage with companies and share progress on plastic circularity.

GIC Program Overview:

GIC Sponsored Panel: Driving Circularity under the ELV Directive: Inside the Global Impact Coalition’s Automotive Plastics Circularity Pilot

This panel will explore early insights from the Global Impact Coalition’s Automotive Plastics Circularity pilot, a cross-industry effort to increase the recycling and reuse of plastics from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). Leaders from the chemical industry will share lessons from the pilot’s first nine months and discuss what’s needed—technically, commercially, and collaboratively—to scale circular solutions in line with evolving EU regulations.

 

Speakers:

  • Dr. Matthias Scheibitz, Head of Sustainability Strategy, BASF Performance Materials
  • Dr. Peter Schwarz, Head of Sustainability Technologies, Covestro
  • Dr. Erik Licht, Director New Business Development, APS Europe, LyondellBasell
  • John Mortell, Senior Policy Manager, PlasticsEurope
  • Amanda Martin, Communications Lead, Global Impact Coalition

When: Thursday, Oct 9, 13-13:45 CET

Where: Plastics Europe stand (Hall 6 Booth C40)

Walking Tour: Circular Plastics in Motion: A Walking Tour on Automotive Plastic Recycling

Join the Global Impact Coalition and TNO for an expert-led walking tour at K Fair exploring the future of automotive plastic circularity. Starting at the Plastics Europe space, we’ll visit four key players — SABIC, Syensqo, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, and TNO — each showcasing cutting-edge approaches to recycling different plastic components from end-of-life vehicles. From pilot projects to next-generation recycled polymers, hear directly from experts driving innovation and collaboration across the value chain.

When: Thursday, 9 October, 14:30–16:00

Where: Start at Plastics Europe (Hall 6, Booth C40), then tour to SABIC, Syensqo, MCG & TNO

Who: This tour is aimed at materials specialists, automotive manufacturers (OEMs), sustainability leaders, politicians, and recycling industry executives.

Register your interest: https://globalimpactcoalition.com/k-fair-automotive-plastics-walking-tour/

Additional Panel Participation at GIC member company booths:

 

PANEL: From ELV Waste to Value: The GIC Pilot Advancing Automotive Plastic Circularity

Join Dr. Lisa Weigand (MCG) and Amanda Martin (GIC) to learn more about this breakthrough pilot.

When: Friday, 10 October, 11:00–11:30
Where: Mitsubishi Chemical Group booth; Hall 6, Booth B60

For more information: Connect with Mitsubishi Chemical Group at K Fair 2025

 

PANEL: From waste to value: EPR beyond packaging

This talk will explore financing models, system requirements, and key success factors for effective EPR implementation with experts: BASF Performance Materials, EPRO, Global Impact Coalition, EKO-PUNKT

When: Monday, 13 October, 14:00–15:00
Where: BASF booth; Hall 5, Booth C21/D21

For more information: From waste to value: EPR beyond packaging

About Global Impact Coalition:

The Global Impact Coalition (GIC) is a CEO-led platform driving the chemical value chain toward a circular, net-zero future. Incubated at the World Economic Forum, GIC turns sustainability challenges into commercial solutions through cross-industry collaboration. By co-developing and scaling new technologies and business models, GIC members tackle sustainability challenges no company can solve alone. GIC is guided by global leaders including BASF, SABIC, Clariant, Covestro, LG Chem, LyondellBasell, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Moeve, Syensqo, and SUEZ. For more information, visit GlobalImpactCoalition.com or LinkedIn @GlobalImpactCoalition