Macif x IJD – European Encounter #1: Circular Economy: A Strategic Lever for European Industrial Sovereignty, Decarbonisation and Territorial Revitalisation
In person Amphithéatre Keiko 127 Quai du Président Roosevelt, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux
Speakers
Jean-Louis Grosse-Delasalle President of la Macif
Emmanuelle Ledoux Managing Director of the French National Institute for Circular Economy
Emmanuel Chaponnière Head of the Circular Economy Division at the European Investment Bank (EIB)
Yann Arnaud Head of P&C Insurance Operations at la Macif
Macif x IJD – European Encounter #1
Date: 20 May 2026, from 18:30 until 20:00 (upon registration)
Location: at the Amphithéâtre KEIKO, in Issy-Les-Moulineaux, on 127 Quai du Président Roosevelt, 92130 (Stop : Issy-Val de Seine with RER C)
Title:
Circular Economy: A Strategic Lever for European Industrial Sovereignty, Decarbonisation and Territorial Revitalisation
Background:
Gradually taking shape since the 1970s, the circular economy has now established itself as a key driver of economic and environmental transformation, and of industrial competitiveness in Europe. Faced with resource pressures, climate challenges and sovereignty concerns, it calls for producing differently, consuming less and making better use of resources.
Beyond waste recycling, the momentum is accelerating: the development of secondary raw materials, the rise of reuse, the extension of product lifespans… These are all levers redefining value creation and reshaping traditional business models. In this context, the European Commission is preparing an ambitious framework to accelerate the circularity of materials by 2030.
Speaker(s):
Jean-Louis Grosse-Delasalle is President of la Macif, where he oversees the group’s strategy, including its commitment to the circular economy.
Yann Arnaud is Business Director for Property & Casualty Insurance at la Macif, where he supervises non-life insurance operations and works on adapting them to sustainability and circular economy challenges.
Emmanuelle Ledoux is Director General of the National Institute for the Circular Economy, France’s leading organisation on policies and practices for the transition to a circular economy.
Emmanuel Chaponnière is Head of the Circular Economy Division at the European Investment Bank, where he leads the EIB’s financing and strategies on circularity at a European scale.
Sofia Fernandes is Deputy Director of the Jacques Delors Institute and Director of the Académie Notre Europe.
What are the “European Encounters” from la Macif and the Jacques Delors Institute ?
In collaboration with the Jacques Delors Institute, la Macif organises three European Conversations each year dedicated to major issues currently debated in Brussels and likely to have a direct or indirect impact on its activities. Established several years ago, this partnership is now evolving with a renewed ambition: beyond bringing together the Macif community, these events aim to open discussions to a wider audience through accessible and inclusive conferences.
In 2026, three conferences will focus on key topics: the circular economy, European sovereignty and global health. They will take place at Macif’s premises, in the Keiko Amphitheatre in Issy-les-Moulineaux, easily accessible by public transport (RER C and Tramway T2 – Issy-Val de Seine stop). Each event will be followed by a cocktail reception, providing an opportunity to continue discussions and exchange with speakers and participants in a more informal setting.
In person Amphithéatre Keiko 127 Quai du Président Roosevelt, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux
Speakers
- Jean-Louis Grosse-Delasalle President of la Macif
- Emmanuelle Ledoux Managing Director of the French National Institute for Circular Economy
- Emmanuel Chaponnière Head of the Circular Economy Division at the European Investment Bank (EIB)
- Yann Arnaud Head of P&C Insurance Operations at la Macif