Making the Circular Economy Work – Bridging Policy, Business and Technolog

The 5th CBISS Business Leadership Forum

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming forum:
“Making the Circular Economy Work – Bridging Policy, Business and Technology”

📅 Date & Time: Wednesday 8th October 2025, 13:00–16:00
📍 Location: Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus (Room CLR 2/07)

Hosted by the Centre for Business Innovation and Sustainable Solutions (CBISS) in partnership with Edinburgh B Corp, this event brings together leaders from Scottish Government, pioneering businesses, and digital innovators to explore practical pathways to a circular economy. Expect lively discussion, real-world case studies, and networking with a community committed to building a sustainable future.

Programme Highlights:
🔹 Welcome and Opening Remarks – Associate Professor Miles Weaver, CBISS Theme Lead
🔹 Scotland’s Policy Roadmap for a Circular Economy – Maurice Golden MSP
🔹 Embedding Sustainability in Everyday Products – Eilidh O’Connor, Vegware
🔹 How Digital Tools Can Support Circular Business – Barry O’Kane, HappyPorch
🔹 Leveraging B Corp Certification for a Circular Scotland – Jayne Saywell, Black Skies Blue / Edinburgh B Corp 500
🔹 Panel Discussion (Policy, Business & Technology) – Practical insights on how to overcome barriers and scale solutions
🔹 Networking Session – Connect with fellow leaders and innovators

💡 Why attend?

• Gain insider perspectives on Scotland’s policy direction
• Hear from businesses successfully embedding circularity into their models
• Explore how digital tools and certifications like B Corp can drive real change
• Build your network across policy, academia, and industry

👉 Places are limited – join us to be part of the conversation shaping Scotland’s sustainable future.

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Host or Publisher CBISS-Edinburgh Napier University