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The Business Case for Social and Circular

In this free, interactive webinar, experts Claire Downey, Chris MM Gordon and Kate van der Merwe discussed the social and circular economies, and how these alternative economic models are sources of innovation for mainstream business. Presentations outlining key concepts, current practices, new policies and regulations, and connections with financial and risk management, were followed by a panel discussion and an opportunity to ask questions.

This webinar was delivered via Zoom on 18 October 2022 from 12 pm to 13 pm.

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Speakers

Chris MM Gordon Chris MM Gordon is CEO of the Irish Social Enterprise Network, and Managing Partner of Collaboration Ireland. He is an Adjunct Teaching Fellow of Trinity Business School and is a facilitator for the BCorp community in Ireland.

Claire Downey is Policy and Research Director at the Resdiscovery Centre, the National Centre for the Circular Economy.

Kate van der Merwe, FCA, is a sustainability advocate and a member of the Institute’s Sustainable Expert Working Group.

Overview

This webinar discussed the following topics:

The social and circular economies – an overview of key concepts and practices
How social and circular enterprises connect and overlap
How the social and circular economies connect with and influence the traditional, mainstream economy
Current and forthcoming government policies, laws and regulations, and their implications
How professional accountants can approach and advise such enterprises
Governance issues for enterprises in the social and circular economies
Connections with the accountant’s role: financial management, risk management, and non-financial reporting

This webinar will be of interest and relevance to many members of Chartered Accountants Ireland, particularly those leading and managing organisations and businesses with values-based purpose, and those advising clients about how to adapt to change and adopt new ways of thinking. All aware of the emerging importance of ‘ESG’ will be interested in this webinar as it discusses the three pillars: Environmental, Social, and Governance.