For the fifth episode, we invited members of the Circular Policy workstream to discuss why it is so crucial that policymakers build an enabling policy environment for companies to accelerate their circular transition. Our guest speakers from BLG and Holcim share key policy priorities and provide practical examples of the types of policies that would make a difference in the circular economy.

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Circular Views Episode V: Podcast on circular policy

In this month’s Transformational Leadership podcast, Bill interviews Yusuf George, Managing Director, Programs & Strategic Engagement at JUST Capital. JUST Capital is a nonprofit organization that tracks, analyzes, and engages with large corporations and their investors on how each performs on the public’s priorities, and provides the companies with data and tools to help build […]

The pursuit for a more just economy

For the fourth episode, we invited members of the Circular Plastics and Packaging project to discuss a topic that got a lot of public attention in the last couple of years: plastics and packaging. In particular, we discuss why a transition to a circular economy is so needed in this space and what are some […]

Circular Views – Episode IV – Circular plastics & packaging

Description: In this month’s Transformational Leadership podcast, Bill interviews Aysu Katun, Director of Sustainability at Greif, a global industrial packaging and services company founded in 1877. Central to Greif’s long-term success has been a set of business values known as the “Greif Way” that embodies its corporate culture and continues to guide its business strategy. […]

The Greif Way

In this month’s podcast, Bill interviews Brian Griffith, Executive Chairman of Griffith Foods. Bill discusses with Brian how Griffith Foods successfully integrated ESG principles directly into its company business strategy, along with the strategic and competitive advantages this integration has provided Griffith Foods. Finally, the two outline the initial steps others can take to follow […]

Griffith Foods: Transforming their business and industry

For the third episode, we invited members of the circular electronics partnership (CEP) to discuss why a transition to a circular electronics industry is needed and how companies can effectively implement circular strategies in this space. Our guest speakers come from Security Matters and SIMS Lifecycle Services and share with the audience their journey to […]

Circular Views – Episode III – Circular electronics

For the second episode, we invited members of the circular bioeconomy project to discuss why the circular bioeconomy is a central solution to address key environmental issues while unlocking significant business opportunities. Our guest speakers come from BASF, International Paper and Stora Enso and explain why they have decided to embark in the circular bioeconomy […]

Circular Views – Episode II – Circular bioeconomy

As the momentum around the circular economy continues to grow, more and more companies become interested in how they can start their journey. Though the business opportunity and the positive environmental impact of the circular economy is increasingly evident, much of the material available remains highly theoretical. As a result, it can be tricky for […]

Circular Views

Though the urgency of sustainability is increasingly evident, much of this area remains very theoretical. As a result, it can be difficult to identify what sustainability will really mean – how it will affect and improve a business, day-to-day. To colour-in these details and give an idea of where sustainability fits in at a successful multinational company, we speak with sustainability leaders at some of the world’s biggest brands – PWC, Whirlpool, Hitachi, Bayer and IFF. Together, we look closely into sustainability at these companies – why have they committed to sustainability, how do they do it and what does the future hold for this area.

Why are leading companies engaging with corporate sustainability?

Listen to this brand new podcast developed by Stora Enso in cooperation with FReSH to understand the role of packaging in making sure that food safely reaches the consumer and stays fresh as long as possible.

Food waste, food loss and the role of packaging

As the world becomes more urban, our cities are under increasing pressure to take the lead on sustainability. How have cities responded to this challenge? And what action is business taking? To answer these questions, and many more, we speak with Bianca Nijhof, Global Sustainability Program Manager at Arcadis and Simon Hansen, Director of Regions at C40.

Cities’ response to Climate Change

Project Drawdown is the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming. All solutions modeled are already in place, well understood, analyzed based on peer-reviewed science, and are expanding around the world. To discuss this exciting initiative in our studio, WBCSD’s Managing Director for Climate & Energy Maria Mendiluce is joined by Chad Frischmann, Research Director at Project Drawdown and Prof. Tim Flannery, an acclaimed scientist, explorer and conservationist.

Project Drawdown: How to reverse global warming

To mark our 10th Panorama podcast, we take a closer look at the global food system: what are the challenges and what do we need to change to be able to feed 9 billion people by 2050? Joining us in our studio to discuss these issues is Joanna Kane-Potaka, Director, Strategic Marketing and Communication at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).

How to feed 9 billion people within planetary boundaries

Where does sustainability fit in a diverse IT company like Microsoft? For a special edition of Panorama, WBCSD President and CEO Peter Bakker sits down with Toni Townes-Whitley, Corporate Vice-President for Industry at Microsoft, to discuss the increasing role of information technology in our lives, Microsoft’s vision for the future of work and how business leaders can work to deliver the SDGs.

Sustainability at Microsoft: IT innovation, the future of work and moving from a know-it-all culture to a learn-it-all culture

In recent months, we’ve seen hurricanes in the United States that caused $300 billion in economic losses, floods in India that caused dozens of deaths and destructive wildfires in Iberia and California. This is what the world looks like after a temperature increase of 1°C - can you imagine what it will look like after 3°C? The circular economy is one of the solutions, and it’s everyone’s business. Listen to Maria Mendiluce, Managing Director at WBCSD, outline the circular economy and the action that business can take in her speech at TEDxDonauinsel.

Tackling Climate Change through the Circular Economy

Welcome to Panorama, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s new podcast for looking at sustainability from a different perspective. Panorama means “unobstructed view” and that’s exactly what we need in order to address global challenges: the full, unobstructed picture of what’s going on - even if it might make us feel uncomfortable. Explore Panorama’s informative podcasts for thought leadership that’s out-of-the ordinary.

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