The role of social enterprises in circular economy growth

About the event

Social enterprises are worth 3% of UK GDP – that’s three times larger than the country’s agricultural sector. These organisations are also leading the way when it comes to repair, reuse and remanufacture.

Drawing on social enterprises – which also create around 5% of all UK employment – will be key to the circular economy transition. In this session, attendees heard from organisations leading the way in the circular economy sector.

Session audience 

• Social enterprises
• Small business owners
• Local authority officers (waste, campaigns, projects, environment, climate, economic development etc)

Speakers

• Chair – Deb Lee, Managing Director, Social Enterprise East of England
• Nikki DiGiovanni, Development Director, CCORRN 
• Pasha Michaelsen, Co-Founder, Amplify Goods
• Camilla Marcus-Dew, Head of Ventures, Connection Crew CIC