Ellen MacArthur Foundation

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation was launched in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Since its creation the charity has emerged as a global thought leader, establishing the circular economy on the agenda of decision makers across business, government and academia. With the support of its Core Philanthropic Partners SUN, MAVA and People's Postcode Lottery and Knowledge Partners Arup, IDEO, McKinsey & Company and SYSTEMIQ, the Foundation’s work focuses on five interlinking areas:LearningDeveloping the vision, skills and mindsets needed to transition to a circular economyBusiness and GovernmentCatalysing circular innovation and creating the conditions for it to reach scale, including work with Global Partners (Danone, Google, H&M, Intesa Sanpaolo, NIKE Inc., Philips, Renault, Solvay and Unilever).Insight and AnalysisProviding robust evidence about the benefits and implications of the transitionSystemic InitiativesTaking a global, cross-sectoral approach to material flows, the Foundation is bringing together organisations from across value chains to tackle systemic stalemates that organisations cannot overcome in isolation. Currently running two programmes - New Plastics Economy and Make Fashion Circular.CommunicationsEngaging a global audience around the circular economyTo find out more information, click on http://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org