Founder
Circular Business Consulting
Scot Case is an internationally recognized circular retail strategist, business advisor and the Founder of Circular Business Consulting. Known for his profit-focused approach to sustainability, he partners with executive teams to scale innovative business models, navigate complex regulatory environments and turn unwanted products and materials into bottom-line business value.
As the first VP of Sustainability with the National Retail Federation, Case launched the NRF Sustainability Council and Extended Producer Responsibility Working Group, building a collaborative coalition of more than 400 retail executives from across the industry to examine the business impacts of emerging government policy and accelerate scalable circular retail solutions.
Across three decades and multiple industry sectors, Case has advised Fortune 500 companies, the White House, World Bank, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and governments around the world. A seasoned entrepreneur who co-led a sustainability standard setting and certification venture through its acquisition by UL (Underwriters Laboratories), he has testified before Congress, published extensive industry guidance, and delivered global keynotes on the commercial power of circular business.
Tuesday Jan 12
11:30am - 12:00pm
Logicbroker Stage, Javits North, Rm 404
Long before circularity became a retail strategy, Goodwill was proving it could work at scale. For nearly 125 years, Goodwill has built one of North America's most successful reuse and resale ecosystems, keeping billions of pounds of products in circulation while creating pathways to employment and economic mobility. In this session, Goodwill Industries International President and CEO Steve Preston will share how the organization has evolved into a powerful model for circular retail, demonstrating how sustainability and business value can grow together. Drawing on lessons from thousands of retail locations, donation centers, and workforce development programs, Steve will explore how retailers can extend product lifecycles, maximize value recovery, and create lasting impact. He'll also look ahead to the future of circular retail, from technology and traceability to new partnerships and workforce strategies that can help build more resilient, inclusive, and profitable businesses.
