This session, part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Summit21 on June 9, 2021, explored the circular economy. Chile’s Minister Carolina Schmidt shared her experience, while Wolfgang Blau and

This session, part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Summit21 on June 9, 2021, explored the circular economy. Chile’s Minister Carolina Schmidt shared her experience, while Wolfgang Blau and Dame Ellen MacArthur discussed optimizing ecosystem value. A panel with Audrey Choi (Morgan Stanley) and Paul Bodnar (BlackRock) addressed investment, and industry leaders from PVH, IKEA, and H&M examined redesigning global supply chains for profit, social equity, and environmental benefits.

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Dr. Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the World Resources Institute (WRI), highlights the evolving global economy, stating, "We have a window of opportunity to break through that inertia." WRI is

Dr. Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the World Resources Institute (WRI), highlights the evolving global economy, stating, "We have a window of opportunity to break through that inertia." WRI is a global research organization with over 1000 experts working in more than 80 countries, including offices across Brazil, China, India, and the United States.

With a PhD in economics, Dr. Steer brings extensive experience from the World Bank, where he served as Special Envoy for Climate Change and held other senior roles. He is also a Commissioner for the Global Commission on Adaptation, a Global Agenda Trustee for the World Economic Forum, and a member of several key environmental and development initiatives.

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Professor Bent Erik Bakken, Chief Analyst for DNV GL’s Energy Transition Outlook, asserts that the drop in energy demand due to COVID-19 advanced the fossil fuel peak to 2019.

With nearly

Professor Bent Erik Bakken, Chief Analyst for DNV GL’s Energy Transition Outlook, asserts that the drop in energy demand due to COVID-19 advanced the fossil fuel peak to 2019.

With nearly 40 years of experience in energy and security research, Bakken specializes in behavioral simulation modeling of complex systems. His award-winning work focuses on the interfaces between the green energy transition and energy-dependent organizations, driving strategic transformations. He holds a PhD from MIT.

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Cities will drive climate action this decade, developing local solutions to protect communities, systems, and economies from climate change. Belfast’s Commissioner for Resilience, Grainia Long,

Cities will drive climate action this decade, developing local solutions to protect communities, systems, and economies from climate change. Belfast’s Commissioner for Resilience, Grainia Long, outlines the city's strong collaboration and practical solutions, demonstrating how global ambition is achieved through local delivery.

Grainia Long, based in Belfast City Council, became Commissioner following Belfast's membership in the 100 Resilient Cities network. Her extensive background includes leadership roles in housing and human rights, providing a robust foundation for her current work.

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Audrey Choi, Morgan Stanley's Chief Sustainability and Marketing Officer, details finance opportunities within the circular economy and how they are being captured.

The Ellen MacArthur

Audrey Choi, Morgan Stanley's Chief Sustainability and Marketing Officer, details finance opportunities within the circular economy and how they are being captured.

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The global commodity system, long-serving, is now vulnerable, a weakness amplified by the pandemic. Companies are urgently transforming sourcing models, simplifying and localising supply chains,

The global commodity system, long-serving, is now vulnerable, a weakness amplified by the pandemic. Companies are urgently transforming sourcing models, simplifying and localising supply chains, and integrating purpose for resilient, sustainable procurement.

Gain insights from industry leaders, including Barry Parkin, Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer at Mars, and Terry Slavin, Editor-in-Chief – Sustainable Business at Reuters Events.

While rights are widely understood, the corresponding responsibilities are often overlooked. David Arnot champions a "responsibility revolution" to sustain human rights and democratic ideals,

While rights are widely understood, the corresponding responsibilities are often overlooked. David Arnot champions a "responsibility revolution" to sustain human rights and democratic ideals, urging everyone to participate.

A lifelong advocate for human rights and reconciliation, Arnot has a distinguished career. As a Provincial Court Judge, he pioneered sentencing circles for restorative justice. As Treaty Commissioner, his "Teaching Treaties in the Classroom" project was cited by the UN, and he coined the phrase "we are all treaty people." Currently, as Chief Commissioner of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, he prioritizes mediation, education, and systemic advocacy over litigation.

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Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith delivered a keynote address at the BSR Conference 2017.

Smith emphasized the technology sector's responsibility to embrace technology

Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith delivered a keynote address at the BSR Conference 2017.

Smith emphasized the technology sector's responsibility to embrace technology as a means to protect people.

Discussions addressed critical global economic issues: macroeconomic imbalances, currency instability, global governance (G20), and the international financial system.

Key participants

Discussions addressed critical global economic issues: macroeconomic imbalances, currency instability, global governance (G20), and the international financial system.

Key participants included Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Robert E. Diamond Jr., Christine Lagarde, George Osborne, Wolfgang Schäuble, Yu Yongding, and Robert B. Zoellick. The session was chaired by Martin Wolf, Associate Editor and Chief Economics Commentator for the Financial Times.