APLA Sustainability Virtual Meeting 2021

September 19, 2021

APLA is organizing the first Latin America Sustainability Meeting to be held on September 28th on a virtual platform.

In this event, will be exposed the challenges faced by the diverse actors of the value chain in the region, while adapting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

In this context, the “Sustainability Virtual Meeting” by APLA, the Latin American Petrochemical and Chemical Association, presents a 1-day agenda, that will address thematic axes about circular economy programs that will lead to sustainable business over time, the monitoring of public policies and the adaptation of global objectives to local realities reported by diverse regional actors.

The event will be held in a 100% virtual environment, and without cost.

Check the schedule and register for free here: https://web.cvent.com/event/2e2e90ee-fdcd-4116-8c29-9e0af0023a6f/summary

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