Defined by the Ellen Macarthur Foundation, a circular economy is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, could such an economy be on the horizon?
While the threat posed by coronavirus is set to dominate 2020, the world’s most influential CEOs and business leaders have risen to the challenge of enduring the crisis, and some have even managed to thrive in it.
Across the globe, businesses and consumers alike are becoming more conscious about their impact on their environment. And a small silver lining resulting from the COVID-19 climate is that it has given business leaders time to pause, consider their environmental footprint and re-evaluate their approach to sustainability where necessary.
One of the first major companies to adopt a work-from-home policy in response to COVID-19, Twitter will now allow employees to work from home indefinitely.
In a stark warning to all airlines, Akbar al-Baker, the CEO of Qatar Airways has said he would be “very surprised” if demand for travel recovers before 2023/2024.
The biopharmaceutical company will allow the US government to utilise its stocks of remdesivir, following the FDA’s approval to use the drug to treat COVID-19 cases.
Though every business leader is currently under great pressure, these seven CEOs have distinguished themselves – some by displaying great leadership, and others by continuing to create value during the COVID-19 crisis.
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