Conference of the Parties (COP) Champion for Chile, COP25 High Level Climate Champions
Nominated by the Chilean presidency and the United Nations as the High Level Climate Champion for the 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) to the United Nations Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC), to mobilize climate action in non- state actors around the world, as well as advise the COP25 presidency. Prior to this, he co-founded and ran TriCiclos, one of the most recognized Latin American companies in circular economy and recycling. Inspired by 10 years of running traditional food businesses where he witnessed the waste generated by the private sector he aimed to offer a transformative service that would help the environment while also being financially sustainable. Using business and entrepreneurial skills, he redirected efforts to ideals and passion for sustainability and the environment.After Gonzalo Launched Triciclos in Chile, he then moved it to Brazil and now it operates in 13countries in Latin America, where their mission is to foster new designs for a world without waste. TriCiclos was also the first company to become a certified B corporation outside North America. Gonzalo also cofounded Sistema B and is a member of the board at BLab global. Today, he is a member of the National Advisory Committee of Water, Green Hydrogen and Circular Economy.
