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Tackling the Roots of the Refugee Crisis with Per Heggenes

Changemakers from One Young World Series

Host Carol Cone interviews Per Heggenes, former CEO of the IKEA Foundation, on his commitment to empowering refugees and addressing the global issues causing an increase in refugees, such as climate change and poverty. Per shares insights from his tenure, highlighting successful organizational and governmental programs and policies. Per also encourages young leaders to push for impactful change, asserting that businesses can be both profitable and purpose-driven, aligning with the values of today’s conscious consumers.

This episode is part of our multi-episode series featuring some of the world’s most influential changemakers who attended the 2024 One Young World Summit, a global forum that brings together young leaders from 190+ countries to accelerate social impact.

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Business is an unlikely hero: a force for good working to solve society’s most pressing challenges, while boosting bottom line. This is social purpose at work. And it’s a dynamic journey.

Purpose 360 is a masterclass in unlocking the potential of social purpose to ignite business and social impact. We illuminate the growing impacts of purpose, from engaging employees and fostering deeper consumer loyalty to inspiring product innovation and increasing market share.