We often say we’re going round in circles like it’s a bad thing. But it might just be the key to a better future for our planet – and the people on it. That’s the idea behind switching to a circular economy. But what would that new economy look like? And what can we do to make it happen? Tune in to find out: <ul> <li>What a circular economy really looks like - and how we can build it</li> <li>Why James believes it creates huge opportunities for business</li> <li>How Hege is leading IKEA in rewiring its business model</li> <li>Our guests’ favourite examples of the circular economy (hint - one hails from the 80s…)</li> </ul> Enjoyed the episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: <a href= "Deloitte.co.uk/GreenRoomPodcasts">deloitte.co.uk/GreenRoomPodcasts</a> Guests:  Hege Sæbjørnsen, global circular strategy leader at Ingka Group, and James Pennington, circular economy lead at Deloitte UK Hosts: George Parrett & Ethan Worth Technical support: Deloitte Digital team and Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business

Would more of us thrive in a circular economy? With Hege Sæbjørnsen and James Pennington

The Green Room by Deloitte is an award-winning podcast exploring the topics that matter most in business.
Each episode we ask one big question about the world around us that’s affecting business. From climate to technology, inclusion to the future of work and much more, we’ll call on experts and great research from our firm and beyond to find the answers that business is debating.
We’ll ask questions like: Can AI help us be more human? Is technology our planet’s best hope? Are leaders born or made? And do elections change anything?
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