Gonzalo Muñoz, appointed UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP25 by Chile’s President in 2019, is a pioneering leader in sustainability. He co-led the Race to Zero and Race to Resilience campaigns as Climate Champion. Book Gonzalo Muñoz as a keynote speaker for your next event!
Gonzalo Muñoz was appointed as the High Level United Nations Climate Change Champion for COP25 by the President of the Republic of Chile in 2019. In this role, he co-led Race to Zero and Race to Resilience with Nigel Topping, and worked closely with finance-sector initiatives such as GFANZ. These initiatives are instrumental in driving global efforts towards achieving net-zero emissions and building resilience against climate change.
Before COP25, Muñoz co-founded TriCiclos, a circular-economy pioneer and the first Certified B Corporation outside North America. TriCiclos has been at the forefront of transforming waste management and promoting sustainable business practices across the region. The company’s innovative approach has set a benchmark for others to follow in the recycling industry.
He co-founded Sistema B (the Latin American B Corps movement), Manuia (a sustainability consultancy), and Polkura winery. This initiative aims to redefine success in business by balancing profit and purpose. Through Sistema B, Gonzalo has been instrumental in creating a network of companies committed to social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
In addition to his work with TriCiclos and Sistema B, Gonzalo Muñoz co-founded the consulting firm Manuia and the winery Polkura. His diverse ventures highlight his commitment to sustainability across various industries. Manuia focuses on providing strategic advice on sustainability practices, while Polkura integrates sustainable viticulture techniques, showcasing how environmental stewardship can be integrated into agriculture and winemaking.
Gonzalo Muñoz is a respected member of several influential organisations. He is a member of the Club of Rome and serves on boards/councils including the Global FoodBanking Network, CDP Latin America, TED Future Forum/Countdown, and Chapter Zero Chile. His contributions have been recognised with numerous awards, including Chile’s National Award for…
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