SIAM Workshop on “Status of Persistent Organic Pollutants Management and their Sustainable Alternatives in the Indian Automotive Sector"

SIAM, under its circularity initiative, hosted a successful workshop titled “Status of Persistent Organic Pollutants Management and their Sustainable Alternatives in the Indian Automotive Sector” at the Casurina Hall, Convention Centre in India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The workshop brought together key stakeholders from across the industry, government, academia, and NGOs to discuss critical issues surrounding the management of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and explore sustainable alternatives throughout the automotive supply chain, from raw materials to end-of-life processes. This event marked a significant step in aligning the Indian automotive industry with global sustainability goals, including those set out in the Stockholm Convention and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030.

 

The workshop featured insightful presentations and discussions on current regulatory frameworks, best practices in POPs management, and technological innovations aimed at reducing environmental impact. Circular Innovation Lab attended the event which contributed expertise on advancing sustainable solutions within the sector. Organized in collaboration with CSIR-NEERI and supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the workshop underscored the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement in driving the Indian automotive industry towards a circular economy.