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CIRCULAR ECONOMY

CIRCULAR ECONOMY STRATEGY

With dwindling global resources and a greater focus on waste management, the notion of a circular economy has gained traction in recent years, especially with the publication of the EU Circular Economy Packages in 2015 and 2020. Many organisations are signing up to national and global initiatives. However, this is more than just a trend – it offers a fantastic opportunity to drive improvement and demonstrate sustainability.

Transitioning to the circular economy requires a systemic shift in the way new products are created. A deeper analysis is required for how products are designed, how their input materials are sourced, how they are manufactured and how sub-products are reused, and wastes are recycled. Circular economy strategies can be seen as seeking to keep resources and products at as high a value as possible, for as long as possible, and extending their lifetimes so that they function for longer.

ACHIEVE YOUR CIRCULAR ECOMONY GOALS WITH SUPPORT FROM GLOBAL LEADERS

Drawing on many years of certification experience across all sectors, Bureau Veritas has developed Circular+, supporting clients to transition to the circular economy. Circular+ is a suite of sustainability auditing and certification services which helps companies to develop a customisable approach to waste management in order to achieve a successful transition.

Developing an effective management system, backed up with auditing and certification, enables you to demonstrate the implementation of a circular economy business model. We work in partnership with clients to help achieve British Standard BS 8001:2017 Framework for Implementing Circular Economy Principles in Organisations - the first standard on turning circular economy concepts into practical action.

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OUR CIRCULAR ECONOMY SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • BS 8001:2017 gap analysis, support and assessment
  • Zero waste to landfill audit
  • Waste management strategy development
  • Verification of bespoke recycling/reuse initiatives

WHY USE BUREAU VERITAS TO ACHIEVE A CIRCULAR ECONOMY BUSINESS MODEL?

  • Drive efficiencies in cost, resource and productivity

  • Demonstrate your commitment to sustainable practices

  • Develop a bespoke approach specifically tailored to your organisation

  • Gain support from an experienced team of qualified sustainability experts

  • Access a complete range of sustainability services from Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification

CIRCULAR ECONOMY FAQ’S

  • WHAT IS THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY?

    The circular economy focuses on carefully managing resources to ensure nothing is wasted. Ultimately, products and materials are kept in use - reused, remanufactured and recycled continuously - for as long as possible to achieve maximum value.

    This restorative and regenerative approach aims to create a closed-loop supply chain that ‘designs out’ waste, supported by renewable energies to ensure zero energy waste and carbon emissions too. And because the circular economy maximises economic, natural and social capital, it is considered a valuable tool for empowering businesses, helping them successfully tackle environmental priorities, drive performance and stimulate economic growth. 

  • HOW DO STANDARDS AND AUDITING SUPPORT A CIRCULAR ECONOMY BUSINESS MODEL?

    Companies may find it daunting to transition to a circular economy business model because of the sheer number of processes and volume of materials involved in production. Auditing and certification provide a pragmatic way to implement a circular economy business model, giving a framework for businesses to rethink their approach and achieve success. 

  • WHAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS HELP ORGANISATIONS WITH INCREASING CIRCULARITY?

    A wide range of management systems and other standards support a circular economy business model, including but not limited to: 

    • ISO 14001 - Environmental Management

    • BS 8001 - Framework for implementing the circular economy in organisations

    • XP X30-901 - Circular Economy Management System for circular economy projects 

    • ISO 14067 - Carbon footprinting of products 

    • ISO 14040 family - Life Cycle Impact Assessment 

    • ISO 14046 - Water footprinting 

    • ISO 14051 - Material Flow Cost Accounting (MFCA)

    • ISO 50001 – Energy Management 

    • Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions verification schemes

  • WHERE DOES CIRCULAR ECONOMY SIT WITHIN WIDER CSR STRATEGIES?

    Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) involves businesses taking responsibility for their impact on society and the environment. By embracing circular economy approaches within its CSR strategy, a business can support the implementation of sustainable practices that benefit the company, its communities and wider society. 

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