How the circular economy tackles climate change
A fundamental shift is needed in the global approach to climate change, in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet the targets as set out for 2050 in the Paris Agreement.
The renewable energy transition, which is vital to tackle climate change, is only half the story. That transition would only address 55% of global greenhouse gas emissions, namely those that are related to the electricity and heating that is used in buildings, to our energy system more broadly, and to transport. The remaining 45% of emissions come from industry, agriculture and land use.
To eliminate these hard-to-abate emissions, we need to decouple economic activity from the consumption of finite resources. Transform every element of our take-make-waste system; how we manage resources, how we make and use products, and what we do with the materials afterwards. Only then will we be able to create a thriving circular economy that can benefit everyone within the limits of our planet.
Read more about the role of circular economy in tackling climate change on the website of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
What's in it for me?
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Asset Owners
Circularity and sustainability of objects is increasingly important.
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Project Developers
Circular construction is a priority for your clients.
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Public Authorities
Insight into materials for everyone.
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Architects
Your circular design will determine everything.
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Builders
Proving that you meet your clients expectations.
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Installers
Manage circularity for installations during construction and maintenance.
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Producers
Demonstrate your compliance with environmental rules and regulations, with a Digital Product Passport.
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Consultants & Managers
Explain why you believe that circular construction is the future.
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Financial services providers
Financing that takes environmental impact, circularity and residual value into account.
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Quality & data service providers
All circular construction data together on one platform.
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Service providers & Recyclers
Offer clients background information on the materials.
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Education & Research
Base research and education on the latest developments in the industry.
