Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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| Ellen MacArthur Foundation | |
|---|---|
| Name | Ellen MacArthur Foundation |
| Formation | 2010 |
| Founder | Ellen MacArthur |
| Type | charity |
| Headquarters | Cowes, Isle of Wight |
| Region served | International |
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an independent charitable organization promoting the circular economy through advocacy, research, education and collaboration. It engages with policymakers, corporations and academic institutions to advance models exemplified by initiatives and frameworks tied to systemic change, working alongside figures and institutions across business, science and policy domains. The Foundation's activities intersect with notable organizations, thought leaders and historical initiatives in sustainability, design and industrial strategy.
Overview and Mission
The Foundation's mission centers on accelerating the transition to a circular economy by influencing corporate practices, public policy and academic curricula through collaboration with entities such as Unilever, Walmart, Toyota, IBM, Google, Microsoft, IKEA, Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, Nestlé, Maersk, Siemens, BP plc, Shell plc, Volkswagen Group, BMW Group, Sony Corporation, Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics, Nike, Inc., Adidas, H&M, Zara (retailer), Patagonia (company), Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Sainsbury's, HSBC, Barclays, World Economic Forum, United Nations Environment Programme, European Commission, European Investment Bank, Bank of England, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, OECD, Cambridge University, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Columbia University and LSE.
History and Development
Founded following the public prominence of founder Ellen MacArthur after solo voyages that paralleled themes of resilience and resourcefulness, the Foundation drew early attention from maritime and climate actors including Royal Navy, SailGP, America's Cup, Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, Sierra Club, World Wildlife Fund, Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy. It expanded through strategic alliances with institutions such as Ellen MacArthur, Cowes (Isle of Wight), Isle of Wight Council, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and international networks like C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, ICLEI, ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI USA and ICLEI Europa. The Foundation's growth reflected wider policy shifts influenced by landmark events including the Paris Agreement, United Nations Sustainable Development Summit (2015), and high-profile reports presented at venues like Davos and COP21.
Programs and Initiatives
Key initiatives include educational programs for business schools and vocational training connected with Harvard Business School, INSEAD, London Business School, Saïd Business School, Said Business School, Rotman School of Management, Sloan School of Management, Wharton School, Kellogg School of Management, and executive training delivered in partnership with organisations such as Ellen MacArthur, KPMG, McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Accenture, Deloitte, EY, PwC, Bain & Company, Arup, IDEO, Royal College of Art, Design Council, Vitra, Philips, BASF, Dow Chemical Company, DuPont, ArcelorMittal and 3M. Sectoral programs target fashion industry, automotive industry, electronics industry, food industry, packaging industry and urban systems, engaging municipal projects with C40 Cities, New York City, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Shanghai, Tokyo, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Reykjavík and Vancouver.
Research and Publications
The Foundation publishes analytical reports, case studies and educational materials that cite methods and metrics of circularity developed with partners such as Ellen MacArthur, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, World Economic Forum, McKinsey Global Institute, Ellen MacArthur Foundation's CE 100, Circle Economy, Ellen MacArthur Foundation — Towards the Circular Economy, Ellen MacArthur Foundation — Completing the Picture, Ellen MacArthur Foundation — Growth Within, and research collaborations with University of Cambridge, Ellen MacArthur University, Ellen MacArthur Centre for Circular Economy, Chatham House, Carbon Trust, RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute), Ellen MacArthur Foundation Education, Green Alliance, Institute for Public Policy Research, Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, Ellen MacArthur Foundation Reports, Energy Transitions Commission and International Resource Panel. Their work addresses lifecycle assessment approaches popularized in studies associated with IPCC, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, International Energy Agency, World Resources Institute, Ellen MacArthur Foundation case studies, and data initiatives linked to Global Reporting Initiative, CDP (organization), SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, European Green Deal and Green New Deal proposals.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Collaborative networks include corporate membership groups, academic consortia and multilateral engagements with United Nations Global Compact, UNEP FI, UNIDO, UNCTAD, FAO, WHO, ILO, European Commission's Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, EIT Climate-KIC, EIT RawMaterials, Circular Economy Club, Ellen MacArthur Foundation CE100, Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Cities, C40 Cities Finance Facility, ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability, World Business Council for Sustainable Development, International Chamber of Commerce, BusinessEurope, Confederation of British Industry, Chambers of Commerce, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Rockefeller Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Wellcome Trust and philanthropic donors, as well as industry coalitions such as PlasticsEurope, The Recycling Partnership, Ocean Conservancy, Ellen MacArthur Foundation — New Plastics Economy and reuse networks tied to Loop Industries and TerraCycle.
Governance and Funding
Governance comprises a board and executive leadership that interact with advisory panels including academics and industry leaders from institutions like University of Cambridge Judge Business School, Imperial College Business School, Oxford Saïd Business School, Harvard Kennedy School, Yale School of Management, Stanford Graduate School of Business and think tanks such as Chatham House, Bruegel, Brookings Institution, Chatham House — Energy and Environment Programme, International Institute for Environment and Development and Aldersgate Group. Funding sources include corporate memberships, philanthropic grants from foundations like Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies, project grants from European Commission, research contracts with European Investment Bank and consultancy engagements with firms such as McKinsey & Company and Accenture. Operational oversight involves interactions with regulatory and standards bodies including ISO, British Standards Institution, European Committee for Standardization, Financial Conduct Authority and financial institutions like Bank of England and European Central Bank in policy dialogue.