John Elkington

By Eurostar and other trains to Maastricht University for the 8th International conference on New Business Models, where I was the opening keynote speaker. Spoke alongside Suzanne Wisse-Huiskes, who is a member of the Investment Committee
of the InvestEU Fund. Some excellent discussions, followed by supper with Frida Roper, our CEO Louise’s eldest daughter, who is studying in Maastricht. A memorable visit, with one of the most striking moments being our visit on the first evening to a bookshop built inside a church in the city centre. Felt right at home.

Our Somerset House offices have been slightly packed this summer, with just some of the team shown here.

Very sad to hear this news just now, as I prepare to do an online speech in Brazil from Manchester. John was both a colleague and a friend – and a source of profound wisdom during my SustainAbility days. He genuinely will be much missed.

A new podcast/interview was launched today by Samuel Tini on Spotify. Good summary of my current thinking on related themes.

After two years without a car, because of London’s ULEZ scheme, of which we wholeheartedly approve, we found our horizons being slightly cramped. So, as mentioned in a prior post, we subscribed to a Tesla Model Y for four years via a salary sacrifice scheme set up by Volans. Teslanomics – making the whole thing much more affordable.