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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an independent charity with the aim of inspiring a generation to re-think, re-design & build a positive future through the vision of a circular economy. Ellen MacArthur founded the Foundation to better understand how on land too we rely on finite resources in the form of materials, energy and water after her experiences as a world class sailor having sailed over 26,000 miles to become the fastest person to circumnavigate the globe single-handed.

The Circular Economy 100 is a global platform bringing together leading companies, emerging innovators and regions to accelerate the transition to a circular economy over a 1000-day (3 year) period. The Annual Summit was held Wednesday 19 June 2013.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Curated by earthsayer

September 21, 2026

Jeremy Oppenheim, a former McKinsey&Co executive, co-founded SYSTEMIQ in 2016 during a peak of climate optimism. In a conversation with Joe Murphy, CEO of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Oppenheim reflects on the successes and failures of the climate movement over the past decade, particularly in light of political shifts like Trump and Brexit.

The "Conversations with a CE/O" series explores how leaders are reshaping the economy. As the circular economy evolves, Murphy asks how the approach must adapt for the next decade. Part 2 of this discussion will be available next week. Subscribe to the podcast to stay updated.

Learn more about SYSTEMIQ at 10 here, and explore the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's work here.


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