Circularity Capital Podcast

This episode of Circularity Capital podcast will explore the opportunities, challenges and practical implications of building a new circular plastics economy, drawing from industry experts and practitioners. The podcast will comprise four elements with insight from a range of thought leaders in this space.In this third of our four-part series Jamie Butterworth speaks with Eelco Smit who is Senior Director of Sustainability at Philips, one of the corporate brands who are really driving the transition towards a circular economy at the moment to understand what is focusing corporate interest in this topic and what are some of the practical challenges in the transition.Highlights: * “critical to make the change on plastics” * Wherever possible we need to use recycled materials in our products/packaging * Recycled plastics is a new raw material not waste * “collaboration is critical” * Global pandemic has not changed course at Philips Time Stamp: [2.50] What is driving corporate interest in this topic[4.17] Challenges of moving towards a circular plastics economy[7.30] The role of cost in decision making in putting new products into production[8.27] How Philips is innovating in the circular economy[11.08] The benefits of collaboration For more information go to www.circularitycapital.com [https://circularitycapital.com/] This episode is edited by Podcast Publishing [http://podcastpublishing.help/]

This episode of Circularity Capital's Insights podcast will explore why the circular economy is increasingly being seen as a powerful framework for regenerative economic growth and how investors are developing specialist strategies to drive value in this space. In this third of our five-part series Jamie Butterworth speaks with Ian Nolan of Circularity Capital to take an investor’s eye view on this topic by dipping into Circularity Capital’s activities as a specialist investor in the circular economy. Highlights: * What is Circularity Capital’s investment thesis? * Enable capture of significant improvement in customer engagement, resource productivity and growth * High impact/high return portfolio across European growth stage companies * Why is being a specialist important? Time Stamp:[1.15]   Ian’s background leading towards Circularity Capital[3.23]   About the Circularity Capital fund[5.03]   We screen form impact and select for fit within our portfolio investment criteria[6.07]   Proven technologies and proven traction[8.06] We believe there is no trade-off between impact investment and financial returns

This episode of Circularity Capital podcast will explore the opportunities, challenges and practical implications of building a new circular plastics economy, drawing from industry experts and practitioners. The podcast will comprise four elements with insight from a range of thought leaders in this space.In this final part of our four-part series Andrew Shannon speaks with Jens Holmegaard who is Founder and CEO of Shark Solutions a Circularity Capital portfolio company which focuses on taking an existing waste stream and transferring that into a high performance, high margin polymer. Highlights: * The problems solved by Shark’s products * “End of life PVB will not end up in nature” * Investment in time and energy is required to make the changes * “It takes someone to believe in the idea and solution” * Consistent quality is key Time Stamp:[4.35] Holistic approach to product development[5.30] Technological property differences[7.25] Where PVB use began for Shark[9.00] Adoption by the customer base[13.07] Consistent feedstock required in the process For more information go to www.circularitycapital.com [https://circularitycapital.com/] This episode is edited byPodcast Publishing [http://podcastpublishing.help/]

This episode of Circularity Capital's Insights podcast will explore why the circular economy is increasingly being seen as a powerful framework for regenerative economic growth and how investors are developing specialist strategies to drive value in this space. In this the final of our five-part series Ian Nolan speaks with Evy Hambro of BlackRock for his insight into investing in the circular economy through its dedicated fund. Highlights: * Resource efficiency is key * “we have defined the investment universe as being one of 3 categories adopters, beneficiaries or enablers” * Is investing in the circular economy a niche activity at this time? * Adoption, understanding and recognition of the circular economy is all rising at a rapid rate Time Stamp:[2.25]   Knowledge sharing with the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and fund launch in 2019[3.08]   Areas most attractive to the fund[4.25]   What clients think about trade-offs between sustainable investing and growth of fund[8.45]   Huge value capture is possible https://www.circularitycapital.com/ [https://www.circularitycapital.com/]https://www.blackrock.com/uk [https://www.blackrock.com/uk]

The episode of Circularity Capital podcast will explore the opportunities, challenges and practical implications of building a new circular plastics economy, drawing from industry experts and practitioners. The podcast will comprise four elements with insight from a range of thought leaders in this space.In this second of our four-part series Andrew Shannon speaks with David Rakowski, Global Circular Economy and Sustainably co-lead at PA Consulting to understand what is driving business interest in the circular economy and what is the role of innovation in this transition and how this can be accelerated.Highlights: * “Sustainability and carbon are increasingly important topics for people” * Circular economy is a term being used more regularly and is becoming part of the day-to-day language * Selling the business case is a key challenge but also an enabler * “There is no silver bullet, it is quite a systemic process * A huge focus on packaging as well as the infrastructure required Time Stamp:[4.34] The process is consumer driven but with a strong business base[6.10] Real world challenges for corporate decision making[10.40] Variables across technologies and geographies[12.10] Systemic approach and being agile[17.02] Is a different packaging environment available? For more information go to www.circularitycapital.com [https://circularitycapital.com/] This episode is edited by Podcast Publishing [http://podcastpublishing.help/]