Measuring value lost in today's largely linear economy
Our latest Circularity Gap Report CGR 2026: Value Gap offers the first comprehensive attempt to quantify the substantial economic value losses inherent in today's predominantly linear practices. We identify key hot-spots, demonstrating how the circular economy can drive targeted action and deliver clear economic returns beyond environmental benefits.
What is CGR Global
Circle Economy launched the first Circularity Gap Report in 2018 because we recognised the need for improved metrics to lead impactful action. The Report, which will be launched annually, will continue to provide insights into the circular state of the world and additionally focus on specific aspects of circularity. From launching the first global metric in 2018, the industry focus in 2019, to the country perspective in 2020. The focus will be on the topics Circle Economy feel are vital to drive action or where momentum is building.
The main goal of the Global Circularity Gap Report is to provide key players that can implement the circular economy with the insights, data, knowledge and network to accelerate change.
CGR Textile
CGR Textile provides a snapshot of the global textile industry. This report quantifies the immense volumes of valuable materials lost annually and identifies the strategic circular interventions required to transition the sector from its current wasteful model. By pinpointing key environmental hot-spots, the CGR Textile offers actionable data for brands, policymakers, and manufacturers to meet global sustainability goals.
CGR LAC
The CGR for Latin America and the Caribbean (CGR LAC) establishes the region's first circularity baseline. The report pinpoints the key leverage points, outlining actionable circular strategies that will lead to a significant reduction in the region's environmental impacts while generating millions of new jobs. CGR LAC is an essential tool for driving sustainable economic growth and improving social well-being across the region.
CGR 2025
CGR 2025 delivers the definitive 'report card' on the global economy's circularity, revealing a critical truth: despite small steps forward, global circularity is still alarmingly moving in reverse, leaving us far from a passing grade. This urgent analysis not only exposes this widening gap but also highlights the essential need for science-based targets to drive the immediate, systemic change required to secure a sustainable future.
CGR 2024
CGR 2024 provides a roadmap to halt the continuous decline of global circularity and drive systemic change. Shifting focus from diagnosis to practical implementation, the report pinpoints the three key enablers of transition: policy, finance, and labour. It delivers concrete strategies for governments and industry leaders to unlock capital, roll out impactful policies, and close the skills gap, ensuring the transition is both fast and just for all countries.
CGR 2023
CGR 2023 provides a framework for navigating the path toward a just and sustainable global future. It provides an assessment of the global economy's reliance on material resources, measuring our use against humanity's urgent needs and the planet's ecological limits. The report then provides strategic direction, identifying key circular solutions across vital systems and offering tailored guidance on how diverse nations can leverage these actions to ensure widespread wellbeing while operating safely within our planetary boundaries.
