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Sally Uren

Sally Uren

CEO
Forum for the Future

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Sally oversees Forum’s mission to accelerate a big shift towards a sustainable future by catalysing transformational change in global systems.

This involves working with global organisations, to address complex challenges in systems such as food, energy, apparel and shipping. Sally is directly involved in a number of projects at Forum including Cotton 2040, a collaboration to accelerate the mainstreaming of sustainable cotton. As well as regularly speaking at conferences and writing for publications, Sally is also an independent advisor on Advisory Boards for several global businesses.

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Welcome to Day 4 of SB'24 San Diego MC Remarks
Welcome to Day 4 of SB'24 San Diego MC Remarks
Published on October 17, 2024
Runtime: 11:01

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Leadership in sustainability-centric governance: Guidance on achieving and maintaining sustained excellence
Leadership in sustainability-centric governance: Guidance on achieving and maintaining sustained excellence
Published on October 14, 2024

This insight-packed session will provide a compilation of best practices and advice on several key dimensions of sustainability-minded governance. The range of governance issues covered will include: putting purpose into practice in effective and las... View More

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Growing Our Future
Growing Our Future
Published on October 19, 2023
Runtime: 30:58

Join Forum for the Future to envision the next steps for all stakeholders to achieve a just and regenerative future for food and agriculture. We’ll explore the impactful work that is already underway and delve into the systemic actions that are req... View More

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Growing Our Future
Growing Our Future
Published on October 19, 2023

Join Forum for the Future to envision the next steps for all stakeholders to achieve a just and regenerative future for food and agriculture. We’ll explore the impactful work that is already underway and delve into the systemic actions that are req... View More

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State of the Industry
State of the Industry
Published on October 19, 2023
Runtime: 40:49

In this panel discussion, stakeholders will unpack their interests in regenerative agriculture and share their distinct motivations for embracing sustainability, whether environmental impact, social responsibility, or long-term viability. Representat... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyOrganizational Governance
In the Face of a Polycrisis, a Transformative Mindset Is Business’ Only Way Forward
In the Face of a Polycrisis, a Transformative Mindset Is Business’ Only Way Forward
Published on September 5, 2023
About a 9 minute read

Forum for the Future’s latest 'Future of Sustainability' report sets out four plausible trajectories for how companies can respond to current threats and opportunities across markets. ... View More

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Reimagining Retail - Envisioning a Just and Regenerative Economy
Reimagining Retail - Envisioning a Just and Regenerative Economy
Published on May 23, 2023
Runtime: 37:39

Join Forum for the Future to co-create a compelling vision for the role of retail in shaping a just and regenerative economy by 2040. This session will share Forum’s latest thinking on the retail models that can enable everyone to live a good life... View More

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Collaboration & Co-CreationOrganizational Governance
COP27: Holding Both Hope and Despair as We Fight For Every 0.1°C
COP27: Holding Both Hope and Despair as We Fight For Every 0.1°C
Published on December 5, 2022
About a 6 minute read

The first COP took place in 1995 — 27 years later, and it’s easy to understand the scepticism. We’re still quite a long way from universal adoption by all nations and private sector actors of net-zero strategies that align with the urgent times... View More

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Starting a Net Positive Journey to Get The Future You Want
Starting a Net Positive Journey to Get The Future You Want
Published on October 18, 2022
Runtime: 38:42

Join us for a Net Positive lunch to learn from trailblazers across sectors that are collaborating on a Net Positive journey. Capgemini is working with a community of high impact organizations that share a commitment to accelerate action, using Net Po... View More

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Starting a Net Positive Journey to Get The Future You Want
Starting a Net Positive Journey to Get The Future You Want
Published on October 18, 2022
Runtime: 52:19

Join us for a Net Positive lunch to learn from trailblazers across sectors that are collaborating on a Net Positive journey. Capgemini is working with a community of high impact organizations that share a commitment to accelerate action, using Net Po... View More

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Perspectives from a Chief Growth Officer
Perspectives from a Chief Growth Officer
Published on October 18, 2022
Runtime: 19:11

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Looking Back to Go Forward – Stepping Over False Choices and Dreaming Big
Looking Back to Go Forward – Stepping Over False Choices and Dreaming Big
Published on October 18, 2022
Runtime: 15:12

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Organizational GovernanceCircular EconomyOrganizational Governance
Leading Brands Share Mix of Success Stories, Cautionary Tales at SB’21 Madrid
Leading Brands Share Mix of Success Stories, Cautionary Tales at SB’21 Madrid
Published on June 22, 2021
About a 6 minute read

While showcasing brands leading the charge toward sustainability — including Interface and Tony’s Chocolonely — SB’21 Madrid gave equal weight to just how much work we have left to do: Only 13% of companies can accurately deem themselves “s... View More

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In a COVID-19 World, What’s the Future of Organisational Purpose?
In a COVID-19 World, What’s the Future of Organisational Purpose?
Published on May 3, 2021
About a 5 minute read

As immense disruption continues around the globe, the spotlight on the role of business in tackling social and environmental challenges is intensifying. Here, Dr Sally Uren, Chief Executive of Forum for the Future, outlines why now is the time to re-... View More

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Organizational GovernanceCircular Economy
From What to How: Enter the Era of Transformation
From What to How: Enter the Era of Transformation
Published on July 10, 2020
About a 6 minute read

With a goal of contributing to change and understanding how COVID-19 will influence sustainable development; at Quiero, we have undertaken an ambitious project: #aBetterWay — a search for answers from our global community of leaders based on reflec... View More

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Insights from the Big Apple: How Do We Turn the Glitz of Climate Week into Action?
Insights from the Big Apple: How Do We Turn the Glitz of Climate Week into Action?
Published on October 2, 2019
About a 5 minute read

Climate Week NYC saw the UN declare the 2020s “the decade of delivery.” But while progress has been made, are we too self-congratulatory, staying comfortable within our own echo chambers? Are we really delivering enough at the scale and pace need... View More

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Collaboration & Co-Creation
Forum for the Future: Building Collaboration at the Intersection of Vision and Action
Forum for the Future: Building Collaboration at the Intersection of Vision and Action
Published on May 21, 2019
About a 6 minute read

CEO Dr. Sally Uren has a realistic understanding of collaborations and shares how combining forces is the way forward. ... View More

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Organizational Governance
No More Band-Aids: We Need a Radical New Plan, Report Warns
No More Band-Aids: We Need a Radical New Plan, Report Warns
Published on February 28, 2019
About a 3 minute read

Rising nationalism and global migration are among seven trends impacting future of sustainability, according to a new report from Forum for the Future. ... View More

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Supply Chain
How a Practical Guide to Sourcing Sustainable Cotton Could Help Transform the Industry
How a Practical Guide to Sourcing Sustainable Cotton Could Help Transform the Industry
Published on June 28, 2018
About a 5 minute read

‘I would like to source more sustainable cotton, but I’m not quite sure where to start. There seems to be an awful lot of standards out there, and I’m not quite sure what the differences are between them.’ ‘I’d like to increase the volume... View More

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Organizational Governance
Why My OBE Shows That the Greatest Sustainability Challenges Lie Ahead, Not Behind Us
Why My OBE Shows That the Greatest Sustainability Challenges Lie Ahead, Not Behind Us
Published on June 13, 2018
About a 5 minute read

On Thursday, June 14th, I will be with my closest family at Buckingham Palace, proudly receiving my OBE. For those outside the UK, this may not mean much (unless you’ve been watching “The Crown”), but the award is a public recognition of doing ... View More

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