“The old vision of growth is out. No longer can we pursue business models that are linear in nature. The move towards a more circular economy has many advantages - for companies as well as for society. Economic gains, enhanced security of supply, lower emissions and more jobs. Innovation is key - both with regard to more intelligent material flows and new business models. I encourage you to embrace this new revolution and make good use of this online training resource.”

• Anders Wijkman, Senior Advisor to the Stockholm Environment Institute and Board Member, World Resources Forum

Resource Revolution – Introduction from McKinsey & Company

In this video McKinsey introduces the historical background of industrial revolutions and the arrival of the Resource Revolution. It presents a new revolution in how we conceive products and run our businesses. Human ingenuity and innovation takes centre stage.

“We have come a long way since the 1970s Limits to Growth warnings and collaborating with business in promoting approaches such as cleaner production, eco-efficiency, sustainable consumption, social responsibility and cleantech innovation. As this online training course illustrates, the time is now to take things to scale and invest in surprising innovations coming from both poor and wealthier societies.”

• Dr Ligia Noronha, Director, UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics

Interview with Resource Revolution Authors

Stefan Heck, Consulting Professor at the Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford University and Matt Rogers, Director at McKinsey & Company introduce the theme of their book

“Our tracking of global commodity prices shows that despite recent falls, commodity prices are still near their levels of early to mid-2008, just before the global financial crisis hit.  Clearly the supercycle is alive and well and the global resource challenge remains. I encourage you as business manager to tackle the Resource Revolution challenge and make good use of tools such as this online self-educational platform.”

• Matt Rogers, Director, McKinsey & Company

The Zeronauts – Breaking the Sustainability Barrier

Zeronauts author John Elkington introduces the theme of his book in a presentation at the Singapore International Foundation's Ideas for a Better World Forum. He points to a new breed of innovator, determined to drive problems such as carbon, waste, toxics, and poverty to zero.

“Whether we think of zero emissions, zero deforestation or net zero resource consumption, the concept of zero remains as challenging as ever. We need more business champions to become Zeronauts, helping their businesses dig deeper, engage wider, aim higher, and invest longer. I warmly welcome the arrival of the Resource Revolution Trainer platform, which will help managers worldwide come to come to grips with the underlying science and translate it into effective action across their businesses.”

• John Elkington, author, advisor, and Chairman, Volans

The Fourth Industrial Revolution – Introduction from the World Economic Forum

This video introduces the Fourth Industrial Revolution as Global Agenda Item for 2016 at the WEF. It includes perspectives from researchers world-wide, illustrating different areas of radical change in technological innovation.