The Roadmap for the Decarbonization of the Plastics Industry (RDIP) is entering its final phase and invites the entire business, technical, and institutional community to participate in the Public Closing Session and Presentation of Results, which will take place on December 11, 2025, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at the APIP Delegation in Oliveira de Azeméis, located in the Business Center of Ul – Loureiro Business Reception Area.
This will be a decisive moment to present the conclusions of the collaborative work involving companies, experts, public entities, and technology partners, developed throughout the project, which defined a set of measures, technologies, and fundamental skills to accelerate the decarbonization of the plastics sector in Portugal.
A program designed for the future of the industry
The session includes several moments of debate and sharing, with emphasis on:
- Official presentation of the RDIP results
- Three thematic round tables, dedicated to:
- Challenges in implementing the roadmap measures
- Most promising technologies for decarbonization in the short, medium, and long term
- Preparing the plastics industry for this strategic challenge
- Technical presentations on technologies and skills essential for climate transition
- Networking opportunities and exchange of experiences among participants
Opening Session
Amaro Reis
President of APIP – Associação Portuguesa da Indústria de Plásticos
Nuno Gonçalves
Vice-President of the Governing Board of IAPMEI, I.P.
Presentation of the Roadmap for Decarbonization of the Plastics Industry
Hermano Rodrigues
Principal of EY-Parthenon
Norma Franco
Partner Climate Change and Sustainability Services of EY
Session I: Challenges for implementing the measures identified in the RDIP – the perspective of relevant stakeholders
MODERATOR
Jorge Cristino
Coordinator of the RDIP Strategic Committee
Ana Paula Rodrigues
Vice-President of ADENE – Agência para a Energia
Carla Pinto
Director of Corporate Sustainability Services at DGAE – Direção-Geral das Atividades Económicas
Susana Garcia
Head of Global Sustainability at Selenis Portugal
Teresa Fiúza
Chief Investment Officer of Banco Português de Fomento (BPF)
Technologies for Decarbonizing the Plastics Industry
João Machado Fernandes
Senior Manager Climate Change and Sustainability Services at EY
Session II: Where to Start? The Most Promising Technologies in the Short, Medium, and Long Term
MODERATOR
Rui Ferreira
Senior Manager at EY-Parthenon
Artur Barros
Advanced Materials & Technologies Unit Manager at Simoldes Group
Filipe de Oliveira Lopes
Decentralized Generation Associate Director at Greenvolt Group
João Rosa Santos
Head of Commercial, Communication and Public Affairs at REGA Energy Group, S.A.
Paulo Gomes
Sales Director at Plasmaq
Tiago Centeno
Shiftify Partner
Tiago Guimarães Coelho
Manager of AGI – Augusto Guimarães & Irmão, Lda.
Skills needed for the Decarbonization of the Plastics Industry
Rui Ferreira
Senior Manager at EY-Parthenon
Session III: Is the Plastics Industry Ready for the Decarbonization Challenge?
MODERATOR
Marta Moreira Marques
Coordinator of the RDIP Scientific Committee
Bruno Pereira da Silva
Public Affairs and Sustainability Director at PIEP
Jorge Coelho
Full Professor at the Chemical Engineering Department of Universidade de Coimbra
Natércia Garrido
Quality, Environment, Health & Safety and ESG Manager at Silvex
Tiago Filipe
Director of Waste Management at Veolia
Closing Session
Fernando Alfaiate
President of the “Recover Portugal” Mission Structure – PRR
Joaquim Jorge Ferreira
Mayor of Oliveira de Azeméis
The full agenda can be found in the official event document, which contains all the schedules and topics in detail.
This session represents:
- The conclusion of a project that is fundamental to the competitiveness and sustainability of the sector;
- An opportunity to learn about practical measures and technological tools that can help companies reduce their emissions;
- A space for dialogue between experts, decision-makers, and industry;
- A direct contribution to building a more efficient, innovative sector that is aligned with national and European carbon neutrality goals.
Join us!
➡️ Date: December 11, 2025
➡️ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
➡️ Local: APIP Delegation in Oliveira de Azeméis – Business Center of Ul – Loureiro Business Reception Area
