What is the circular economy - and why is the world less circular . . . The Circularity Gap Report says there are four key circular economy principles that we need to follow to achieve a 33% reduction in material extraction and consumption – use less, use longer, use again and make clean It calls for increased public-private collaboration to make this vision a reality, and points out the ultimate reason why
Lessons on critical metals circularity for energy transition In the closed loop, metal ownership is retained for true circularity This means that end-of-life material may be imported for processing by the secondary refiner on behalf of the metal owner; the importer of record may not own or be purchasing the material
Automotive industry circularity: How the EU, China and the US are . . . Automotive circularity is not just an environmental imperative but a strategic evolution The insights reflect a deep understanding that the future of mobility lies in harmonizing innovation with sustainability across the European Union, China and the United States
Circularity in industry | World Economic Forum The perception of the importance of circularity has grown significantly – only 40% considered it important or extremely important three years ago Today, that number has risen to around 75%, and in three years, it is expected to reach around 95%, according to a survey of 420 top global executives across 10 manufacturing industries by the
Circularity in energy-efficiency retrofits: Why it’s time to act Circularity in energy-efficiency retrofitting is not just about financial value Implementing these actions can also create environmental value via less reliance on virgin materials and lower energy costs It creates social value, too, in the form of new jobs and reduces the impact of heavy industry on communities
The circular transformation of industries: Unlocking economic value . . . “At Cisco, we embed circularity across product lifecycles Alongside our goal to integrate Circular Design Principles into 100% of our new products and packaging by fiscal 2025, we run a take-back programme to reuse, refurbish, and recycle used products at their initial end-of-life,” said Mary de Wysocki, chief sustainability officer at Cisco
4 industry leaders on what it takes to go circular Lesson #1: Circularity is a business decision – treat it as such Lesson #2: Embed circularity across all parts of the company Lesson #3: Stay committed to the course Lesson #4: Get the entire company behind circularity in both actions and mindset
These key circular strategies could cut global emissions: Report . . . The Circularity Gap Report 2021 sets out a series of actions that could save 22 8 billion tonnes of carbon and ensure global temperatures remain well below 2°C Climate Action Circular strategies that could cut global emissions and tackle climate goals
How modular construction drives productivity and circularity Circularity in built environments will become more commercially viable in the future with modular construction practices The construction industry is often perceived as being stagnant and facing considerable difficulty in making technological progress
Circular retrofits | World Economic Forum Circularity in the Built Environment: Unlocking Opportunities in Retrofits Download PDF Retrofits are readily available solutions for achieving net-zero emissions and creating a sustainable and resilient built environment, all in a financially positive way