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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.

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The climate benefits of circularity: What we're missing
May 26, 2025

The circular economy is a powerful climate tool, yet its benefits are often overlooked by carbon accounting frameworks. In this episode, João Murilo Silva Merico from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation explains how current protocols, like the GHG Protocol, fail to recognize emissions reductions from circular practices (reuse, remanufacturing), distorting decision-making.

Learn why circularity's climate impact is hidden and what policy, reporting, and business changes are needed. Download the full paper for more details: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/ghg-emissions-accounting.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes a circular economy that eliminates waste, circulates materials, and regenerates nature. Explore their work: ellenmacarthurfoundation.org, and connect on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube.