On April 17th and May 10th, SFC organised two important workshops aimed at advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration in Industrial Symbiosis (IS).
These sessions, attended by representatives from five organisations, focused on developing a competency map to identify needs, gaps, and enablers for IS support.
Participants had reviewed selected INSET materials beforehand to familiarise themselves with the project’s intricate details.
A key discussion point was the widespread disinformation about IS, necessitating a clear distinction from Circular Economy (CE).
Unlike CE, which broadly targets material and product lifecycle sustainability, IS specifically aims at minimising industrial waste and optimising the use of by-products.
This misconception could undermine the development of IS competencies, deterring investment in the sector.
The workshops underscored the need for dedicated roles within IS: the IS Planner and IS Manager.
These professionals would facilitate connections between public and private stakeholders, integrating ecological and digital transitions.
Overall, the workshops proved instrumental in clarifying IS principles and highlighting its potential, thereby enhancing the profile of IS-enabling competencies.
On April 17th and May 10th, SFC organised two important workshops aimed at advancing knowledge and fostering collaboration in Industrial Symbiosis (IS).
These sessions, attended by representatives from five organisations, focused on developing a competency map to identify needs, gaps, and enablers for IS support.
Participants had reviewed selected INSET materials beforehand to familiarise themselves with the project’s intricate details.
A key discussion point was the widespread disinformation about IS, necessitating a clear distinction from Circular Economy (CE).
Unlike CE, which broadly targets material and product lifecycle sustainability, IS specifically aims at minimising industrial waste and optimising the use of by-products.
This misconception could undermine the development of IS competencies, deterring investment in the sector.
The workshops underscored the need for dedicated roles within IS: the IS Planner and IS Manager.
These professionals would facilitate connections between public and private stakeholders, integrating ecological and digital transitions.
Overall, the workshops proved instrumental in clarifying IS principles and highlighting its potential, thereby enhancing the profile of IS-enabling competencies.