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Date: October 22nd
Time: 4pm – 5.30 pm CEST
Where: Online 

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About the Webinar 

As pressure mounts to transform the chemicals and materials sector, credibility, collaboration and clear guidance have never been more important. This webinar brings together voices from across the value chain including leaders in textiles, chemical innovation, production and civil society to explore the systems, tools and partnerships needed to accelerate a truly sustainable, circular materials transition. 

We’ll spotlight critical issues such as traceability, feedstock governance, sustainability claims and the role of mass balance, all central to building trust and driving action. 

The session also marks the launch of RSB’s Sustainable Chemicals & Materials Platform, a new space for cross-sector collaboration grounded in RSB’s trusted sustainability framework and multi-stakeholder governance. The Platform will support practical solutions, shared standards and aligned action across industries. 

We will also feature Plastic Reboot, a global initiative led by WWF and UNEP with GEF support. As a core executing partner, RSB is developing sustainability guidance for plastic alternatives, applying its methodology to help catalyse systems change in the global plastics economy. 

This webinar will also serve as a gateway to deeper engagement at the RSB Annual Conference, including: 

• A dedicated Sustainable Chemicals & Materials Platform workshop (Tuesday 9 December) 

• A full plenary session on sustainable materials (Wednesday 10 December) 

• And a Plastic Reboot workshop, bringing stakeholders together to shape next steps in the development of guidance for alternative materials (Tuesday 9 December) 

Join us online to be part of this exciting launch, connect with leading voices, and help shape a credible and inclusive future for sustainable materials. 

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Agenda  

Elena Schmidt, Executive Director, RSB 

Sector Dialogue: From Fossil to Future – Credibility in the Materials Transition 

Moderated by Freya Burton, Chief Sustainability Officer, LanzaTech 

A high-level panel exploring why credibility, traceability and strong governance are essential to building sustainable materials systems 

Panellists: 

• Anna Bernstein, Standards Engagement Manager, Textile Exchange 

• Michael Hershkowitz, Director, Global Sustainability & Sustainable Innovation, IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances) 

• Jess Zeuner, Plastic & Material Science Program Specialist, WWF  

Launch of the RSB Sustainable Chemicals & Materials Platform 

Esther Hegel, RSB 

Spotlight on Plastic Reboot 

Alba Cánovas, RSB 

Alix Grabowski, Senior Director, Plastic and Material Science, WWF 

Closing and Call to Action 

Elena Schmidt, Executive Director, RSB 

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Join Us in Person

RSB Annual Conference | Geneva, 9–11 December 2025 

• Tuesday 9 December: Workshops to shape the 2026 agenda of the Sustainable Chemicals & Materials Platform and to advance the Plastic Reboot project 

• Wednesday 10 December: Main conference plenary session on Sustainable Materials 

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