Carbon Trust's Aleyn Smith-Gillespie: The linear business model will not thrive in the future economy

BusinessGreen staff
clock • 1 min read

In our latest video interview, hosted in association with the Carbon Trust, Aleyn Smith-Gillespie explains why companies need to rethink their business models to prepare for a low-carbon future

To future-proof their operations, companies need to start moving away from linear business models and embrace a more circular way of thinking, argues Aleyn Smith-Gillespie, associate director at the Carbon Trust. During this video interview he highlights examples of firms already getting to grips with this challenge, and offers some valuable advice to those starting out. 

More on Management

Pub owner Stonegate Group removes 90,000 single use bottles from waste stream

Pub owner Stonegate Group removes 90,000 single use bottles from waste stream

Slug & Lettuce owner publishes sustainability update revealing 'significant reductions' in waste, water, and energy use

clock 13 March 2026 • 2 min read
Study: Leading global cities have slashed air pollution since 2010

Study: Leading global cities have slashed air pollution since 2010

London among group of cities to have drastically reduced air pollution through the roll out of cycle lanes, improved data collection, and traffic management measures

clock 13 March 2026 • 4 min read
LEGO builds on sustainability efforts with new green materials milestone

LEGO builds on sustainability efforts with new green materials milestone

Company posts record results, as confirms it cut use of virgin fossil-based materials for its toy bricks in 2025

clock 10 March 2026 • 3 min read