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World Future Council Pays Anita Roddick A Tribute


World Future Council pays tribute to Anita Roddick

Following the sudden death of Anita Roddick, founder of the Body Shop and member of the World Future Council, Executive Committee Chair, Bianca Jagger commented,

"I am deeply saddened to hear the news about the loss of our Council member, Anita Roddick. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time. As the founder of the Body Shop, Anita Roddick was a true pioneer who successfully combined ethical commitment to environmental sustainability and entrepreneurship."

Everyone at the World Future Council will always be very grateful for the inspiration Anita Roddick gave during the organisation's formative stage and founder Jakob von Uexküll said,

"Anita Roddick was a highly effective campaigner on human rights and the social responsibilities of business. Her death is an enormous loss. She leaves a legacy that touches us all".

The World Future Council is a new global forum to protect the interests and rights of future generations. Consisting of 50 prominent personalities from the worlds of governments, parliaments, business, civil society, science and the arts, the World Future Council works with policy-makers and citizens world-wide to identify and implement the best policies for a sustainable future.

For more information on the World Future Council, please visit our website, www.worldfuturecouncil.org

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