The aim of the Committee meeting is to provide a strategic forum for AmCham Hungary members and stakeholders to address the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and its implications for businesses operating in Hungary.
The focus will be on the transition from a linear packaging model to a circular economy, driven by new EU requirements on recyclability, reuse, and waste reduction. A key theme is the business impact of PPWR: companies in Hungary will face increasing challenges such as eco-modulated EPR fees, stricter design requirements, enhanced reporting obligations, and supply chain transparency needs.
At the same time, this transformation creates opportunities for cost optimization, innovation in product and packaging design, and strengthened competitiveness through circular business models. The session will explore how companies can proactively adapt to these changes, align with evolving Hungarian EPR frameworks, and position themselves as leaders in the circular economy transition.
MEETING DETAILS:
Date: April 29, 9:00-10:30
Location: in-person at the AmCham Office (1051 Budapest, Szent István tér 11. 6th floor)
PROGRAM:
Welcome by József Bőhm, AmCham Sustainable Growth Committee Chair, Global Head of Sustainability at KOSTAL Group ('5)
Presentation: Packaging Transformation – PPWR and the Future of Circular Economy (‘20) by EY representatives:
- Ákos Lukács, Partner | Assurance, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, ESG and Sustainable Finance
- Anna Fidloczky, Senior Manager | Climate Change & Sustainability Services
Expert Talk: From Regulation to Reality – Implementing PPWR in Hungary (‘20)
- Tivadar Runtág, Strategic & Sustainability Director, MOHU – MOL Hulladékgazdálkodási Zrt.
Roundtable Discussion: Circular Packaging in Practice (‘35)
- Tivadar Runtág, Strategic & Sustainability Director, MOHU – MOL Hulladékgazdálkodási Zrt.
- Judit Szalóky Tóth, Director for Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability, The Coca-Cola Company
- Ágnes Zoller, Public & Government Affairs Manager, Hungary and Czech Republic, ExxonMobil or
- Dóra Bocskov-Szabó, Senior Counsel & Lead Functional Manager (Managing Director) | Law, ExxonMobil
- Ákos Lukács, Partner | Assurance, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, ESG and Sustainable Finance of EY
- Anna Fidloczky, Senior Manager | Climate Change & Sustainability Services of EY
Q&A (‘10)
Participation is free, but registration is required. This event is open exclusively to AmCham Sustainable Growth Committee members. If you are interested in becoming a Committee member, please reach out to the coordinating Policy Officer below.
