Building Blocks of the Circular Economy

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Building Blocks of the Circular Economy

Building Blocks of the Circular Economy
November 8, 2018
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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State of the Planet blog piece

 

Moderated by Steven Cohen, director of the Earth Institute's Research Program on Sustainability Policy and Management, this panel explores the key ingredients—including technology, knowledge, finance, and design—for new companies and businesses looking to move to a circular model. Panel experts share how they are currently engaged in this space and what they see as opportunities moving forward.

Introductions

  • Anne van Riel, Head of Sustainable Finance Americas, ING
  • Jean-Charles Guinot, US Network Manager, Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Panelists

  • Faith LeGendre, Circular Economy Solutions Strategist, Cisco
  • Stephanie Kersten-Johnston, Director of Sustainable Business, Heineken USA; Adjunct Professor, Master's of Sustainability Management, Columbia University
  • Tom Kennedy, Global Leader of Civil Engineering, Arup
Columbia Affiliations
M.S. in Sustainability Management