Strategic Focus: Understanding The Key Policies Driving Circular Economy Adoption

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Executive Summary

In order to support local, national and regional sustainability goals, governments are increasing the rollout of policies, strategies and regulations that outline requirements for organizations to integrate more circular operations into their business practices. This report provides information on some of the key initiatives that corporates should be aware of in a growing ESG and sustainability regulatory environment, with specific details for certain industries and some practical measures to embed circular economy practices. 

Table of contents

Circular economy policies are growing in breadth and depth of coverage
A combination of regulation, fiscal policy and nationwide strategy is defining the circular economy landscape
Apparel, automotive and process industries face the biggest push
Engagement presents an opportunity for value
Turning requirements into opportunities requires ambition

Table of figures

Figure 1. Policies, roadmaps, regulations and strategies for circular economy initiatives
Figure 2. EU directives, strategies and regulations for circularity
Figure 3. Timeline of significant implementation dates for circular economy policies 

About the authors

Guy Lewis

Industry Analyst
Guy is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice. He currently leads research on circular economy software and services and supports research across several other ESG and sustainability themes. Prior to joining Verdantix, Guy was an energy specialist helping to optimize member experience, through which he gained knowledge of both operations and smart technologies. Guy holds a BA in Geography from the University of Manchester, with a placement year at the University of Queensland.

Kim Knickle

Research Director, ESG & Sustainability
Kimberly Knickle is Research Director of the ESG & Sustainability practice at Verdantix. Her research areas encompass ESG regulations and reporting, ESG risk, supply chain sustainability, circular economy, social impact, and sustainable finance. Kim has worked for more than 20 years in the IT industry, providing research and analysis to help companies invest wisely in new technologies. Before joining the analyst industry, she held various roles in IT services, engineering and product safety testing, beginning her career at Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Kim holds an MBA from Boston University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Cornell.

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