Congratulations Prof. Catharina Bening!
We are proud to announce that Catharina Bening has been awarded the title of Professor by ETH Zürich in recognition of her longstanding commitment and contributions to sustainability research.
Over the past 15 years, Prof. Catharina Bening has played a key role in advancing the field of circular economy at ETH Zürich. Her research focuses on systemic approaches to sustainability challenges, particularly in the area of circular plastics. Beyond academic achievements, she actively engages with industry, policymakers, and civil society to ensure that research insights translate into real-world impact.
Her ability to bridge disciplines and sectors has made her a trusted advisor to governments, companies, and international research networks. She is also involved in various local sustainability initiatives, contributing to practical change at the community level.
Further, she serves on the steering committee of sus.lab(link), the sustainability-in-business lab at ETH Zürich, where she helps shape strategic directions to support sustainability transformations in industry and society.
We warmly congratulate Prof. Bening on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to continuing our work together toward a more sustainable future!