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Climate Talks by Porto ProtocolAuthor: The Porto Protocol Foundation
Climate Talks by Porto Protocol are a series of digital dialogues on matters relevant to the wine world in a changing climate. From sustainable packaging to the role of nature and technology in building a climate response, different topics have been debated at our virtual roundtable with speakers from different corners of the world, that share their expertise, experience and challenges, thus inspiring those who listen to act further. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Decarbonizing Packaging - Roundtable
Wednesday, 28 May, 2025
Hosted by Marta Mendonça - The Porto ProtocolJoin us for a dynamic talk on decarbonizing wine packaging, featuring diverse perspectives from alternative packaging innovators, the glass industry, a reusable bottle scheme, and a retailer. This discussion brings together key stakeholders to explore real solutions and actions driving the wine industry toward a lower-carbon future. SpeakersMadalena Moreira - Encirc (UK)Katahrina Kleiner - Weincampus Neustadt (Germany)Ciaram Dickson - Frugal Pack (UK)Marcus Llhe - Systembolaget (Sweden)Who’s who at the talk?Marta MendonçaWith nearly two decades in Marketing & Sales, Marta Mendonça has worked across diverse industries, from telecommunications to wine & spirits. In 2016, she founded her own consultancy, promoting sustainability and climate advocacy. Since 2019, she has led The Porto Protocol Foundation, driving global collaboration on climate action in wine. She holds degrees in International Relations, Marketing, and Corporate Social Responsibility.Madalena MoreiraA Portuguese oenologist with global experience, Madalena Moreira ensures wine quality at Encirc. Having worked in top wine regions worldwide, she specializes in sensory analysis and bottling precision. Passionate about sustainability, she strives to make the drinks industry more efficient and environmentally responsible.Katahrina Kleinerworking with Marc Dressler at Weincampus Neustadt as a research assistant, before I worked in the wine industry with a Bachelor of Science in Viticulture and Enology and Master of Arts in International Wine Marketing.Ciaram DicksonCiaran is the Commercial Manager for Machine Systems at Frugalpac, the company behind the innovative paper Frugal Bottle. He is responsible for overseeing the international sales of the Frugal Bottle Assembly Machine, supporting their mission to decarbonise the wine and spirits industry.Marcus LlheMaster of Science in Chemical Engineering from the early 1990´s, complemented by post studies in International Marketing and Trade. After university he has been working for various private and public organizations, with focus on sustainability from the start. Among other things he has been involved in research of substitutes to freons, ecolabelling, plastic collection and recycling, development of international sustainability standards like ISO 14001 and ISO 26000. At Systembolaget Marcus focuses on the environmental impact and performance in the supply chain, from the farm level to the shops.
