THOUGHT STARTERS

“Digitisation and decarbonisation have both now become drivers of change for our cities.” Prof Greg Clark, Urbanist and Senior Advisor on Future Cities, explains how.

The social impact of urban agriculture goes much further than producing food within cities. Sarah Msika, co-founder of Cultivate and Plantation Paris explains how urban farming also creates biodiversity, community, and low carbon produce for city dwellers.

Catriona Brady, Director of Strategy and Development at the World Green Building Council explains how with circularity we can retain value in materials and reduce waste. 

The built environment is responsible for 37% of energy-related carbon emissions, therefore has a responsibility when it comes to reducing its impact. Catriona Brady, Director of Strategy and Development at the World Green Building Council explains how it can be done.

Lawrence Goldstone, Partner at PwC and leader of the Future Work practice explores the purpose and role of the office. 

The future of retail can be described in one word – blended. Natalie Berg, retail analyst, author and founder of NBK Retail explains how physical and digital retail are combining to provide the best experience for consumers.

What makes a successful city has changed over time. Prof Greg Clark, Group Advisor, Future Cities at HSBC explains how cities are changing in this latest Thought starters episode. 

Yong Zheng, Founder and CEO of Geek+ explains how robotics and people can work together to improve supply chains and logistics.

As an expert on Gen Z and millennials, Ashley Stahl shares how you should be communicating, marketing and working with the next generation.