Within the framework of the Jean Monnet Chair CE4INT – Circular Economy for Sustainable Development and International Trade, Professor Massimiliano Montini co-organised and contributed to an academic dialogue hosted at the Università di Siena, at the School of Economics and Management / Department of Business and Law Studies.

The initiative focused on the evolving impact of the European Green Deal on the business sector, highlighting how European climate policies are no longer perceived solely as compliance obligations, but increasingly as strategic opportunities for sustainable growth, innovation, competitiveness, and circular economy transition.

The discussion brought together scholars and experts from different fields to reflect on key topics related to ESG strategies, carbon markets, sustainability governance, and the role of enterprises in advancing climate neutrality objectives. The event fostered a valuable interdisciplinary exchange on how businesses can actively contribute to the implementation of the European Green Deal while strengthening long-term economic resilience.

The Jean Monnet Chair CE4INT continues to promote dialogue between academia, institutions, and the commercial sector, encouraging collaborative approaches to sustainable development and circular economy policies at both the European and international levels.

The event benefited from the participation and contributions of colleagues including Massimo Pronio, Flavia H. M. Di Pilla, Stefano F. Verde, Davide Pettenella, Marco Sponziello, Ana Carolina Leandro Costa e Silva, Angelo Riccaboni and Diana Carolina Pinzón Mejía.