In celebration of the 7th annual Circular Economy week, we’re excited to bring you a Lunch and Learn with ReLondon and the City of London Corporation where you’ll be introduced to the transformative world of the circular economy, and the advantages such a transition can have on your business.
Making the shift to the Circular Economy is proven to have major benefits to businesses. In this session you’ll learn how adopting circular business models can redefine your approach to the products and materials you and your customers buy, make, use, and dispose of. This shift not only helps you save costs and create new revenue streams but also strengthens customer relationships and accelerates your environmental goals.
You’ll also hear about the City of London’s new circular economy strategy and how businesses can benefit.
“Imagine an economy where resources get used but not used up; new business strategies keep products, components and materials in the system – during and after use – and where dangerous, dirty waste is at an absolute minimum. You’ve just imagined the circular economy” – World Economic forum
Why Attend?
- Expand your knowledge: Learn about this global phenomenon which is becoming increasingly important for businesses to stay competitive (not to mention taking the pressure off our planet).
- Enhance your business model: Understand how the circular economy can contribute to your business objectives and lower your business’s environmental impact.
- Gain expert insights: Be inspired by industry experts at ReLondon and the City of London Corporation as they demonstrate how businesses are engaging with the circular economy and benefiting.
Key Takeaways
- You’ll leave feeling more confident about what the circular economy is, why it’s important and how it can enhance your business.
- Learn how other small businesses are successfully incorporating circular economy business models into their operations.
- Understand how to identify opportunities within your business to re-evaluate and optimise the flow of materials and products.
Who Should Attend?
This online session is ideal for any business interested in becoming more sustainable by reducing their carbon footprint.
It is particularly relevant to businesses based in London and the City of London, as you will learn what support and resources are available to you.
Agenda
12.00: Welcome and introduction
12.05: ReLondon presentation
12.30: Q&A
12.45: City of London Corporation’s Circular Economy strategy
What is Circular Economy week?
#CEweek2024 is a week of inspiration and celebration of the work being done to accelerate cities’ transition to a low-carbon circular economy.
Speaker Profiles
Sarah Beaton heads up business engagement for the business transform team at ReLondon. ReLondon support small businesses across London to trial and scale circular economy business models that are good for business and the environment.
Joanna Leyden is the Waste Strategy and Biodiversity Group Manager for the City of London Corporation. Joanna is leading the City’s strategy which will enable the City to operate in a more circular way with regards to the materials and resources; as well as working to ensure measures are put in place to protect and enhance the biodiversity of the city.
Organisation Bio
ReLondon is a partnership of the Mayor of London and the London boroughs to improve waste and resource management and transform the city into a leading low carbon circular economy. They work with government, business citizens and communities, helping everyone in our global city to waste less and reuse, repair, share and recycle more.
The City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile dedicated to a vibrant and thriving City, supporting a diverse and sustainable London within a globally-successful UK. They are launching their circular economy strategy in Autumn 2024.
How to Sign-up
You can sign-up for this Lunch and Learn via our Eventbrite page here.
Accessibility
We aim to make our learning sessions accessible to everyone; if there’s anything you need from us to access this event please let us know in advance.
This Lunch and Learn recording will be accessible to Heart of the City members only. If you’d like to join our community of SMEs and gain access to a wider range of support, please consider signing up to our Climate for SMEs: 4 Steps to Action, or Foundations for Responsible Business programme.
