Making impact with nature as our guide

Our impact

in the past 10 years
We have empowered:
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150
Businesses
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55+
Cities
27+
Nations
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We have trained:
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4200+
People
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350
Organisations
And we have developed:
5
Digital
Products
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It's time to rethink everything and redesign the system.

Humanity has to learn to live within planetary boundaries. By making our economy fully circular, we create new jobs, accelerate innovation, and at the same time fight the climate and biodiversity crises...The Circularity Gap Report 2023 is a call to action for all parts of the world and a great source of inspiration for everyone who’s ready to build the economy of tomorrow.
– Frans Timmermans, Former Vice President, European Commission

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Our goal: doubling global circularity in the next 8 years

The current economic model is smashing through the planet’s safe limits. Today, the global economy is 7.2% circular—down from 9.1% only six years ago. It relies too heavily on virgin materials, causing environmental devastation across land, water and air. A global circular economy could reduce material use by one-third, leading to a world that is twice as circular and safer for the planet and all of its living.

Learn more about the multitude of other benefits circular economy provides in the latest Circularity Gap Report.
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Climate Visuals Countdown
Photo credit: DIPAYAN BOSE / Climate Visuals Countdown

Wellbeing for people and the planet

We aim to drive a circular transition that delivers environmental, economic and social benefits. In doing so, we work to actively improve the link between the circular economy and wider global issues. These include greenhouse gas emissions, resource scarcity, resilient business models, labour and social equality. The global circular transition must be people-centric, resource-safe and climate-smart.

Theory of change

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive, sustainable world by doubling global resource circulation, from 7.2% in 2022 to 17% by 2032, through promoting circular economy practices in industries, cities and nations.
Download our Theory of change below.
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Our partners

To achieve our goals, we believe in radical collaboration over competition.

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For more information on partnerships and fundraising, please get in touch with our team
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Hatty
Cooper
Director, Circle Economy Foundation
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