Our Software Solutions for Circular Economy

Embracing a circular economy as a company involves several key strategies and tools to ensure that sustainability considerations are integrated from the early stages of product development through the entire life cycle, fostering a truly circular economy.
 

CE Strategies

• Eco-Design: Begin by integrating circular principles into product design - prioritize modularity, recyclability, and durability.
• Responsible Sourcing of Raw Materials: Ensure the materials used in your products are sourced responsibly, promoting eco-friendly and sustainable practices.
• Sustainable Manufacturing: Implement environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, optimizing energy use and minimizing waste during production.
• Recycling and Closed-Loop Systems: Establish recycling initiatives and closed-loop systems, allowing for the collection, refurbishment, and reintroduction of products into the market.
   

CE Tools & Methodologies

To achieve a circular economy, utilize Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software and software for Product Carbon Footprints to assess and optimize environmental impact by analyzing resource use, energy, and emissions. Implement Supply Chain Compliance Software to ensure responsible sourcing and monitor environmental and social compliance throughout the supply chain. Furthermore a holistic Product Sustainability Software supports you by automating and integrating all aspects of circular economy, from eco-design to recyclability into other business processes. These tools empower businesses to make informed decisions, minimizing environmental impact from product design to sourcing and production.
 

CE Metrics

To quantify the circularity of a product or company, circular economy data – such as recovery rates, renewable energy rates, water circularity, recycling efficiency, lifespan, etc. – is relevant.

Circular economy metrics are indicators that are based on calculation methodologies including such circular economy data that indicate a degree of circularity. Examples are:

• The Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation
• Circular material productivity, e.g. used by the WBCSD

Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP)

The EU's Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), initiated in 2015, was a comprehensive strategy designed to shift the European economy from a linear to a circular model. This transformative plan comprised 54 actions and introduced four legislative proposals on waste management. These proposals, presented alongside the Action Plan by the European Commission, established ambitious targets for landfill reduction, increased reuse and recycling, to be achieved by 2030 and 2035. Additionally, the proposals included new obligations for the separate collection of textile and biowaste.

Covering various policy areas, material flows, and sectors, the Action Plan aimed to drive systemic change through innovation and investments. It laid the groundwork for a sectoral strategy on plastics and allocated over EUR 10 billion in public funding between 2016 and 2020 to facilitate the transition.

The CEAP aligns with the broader sustainability goals outlined in the European Green Deal, introduced in 2019. The Green Deal is a flagship initiative that outlines the EU's commitment to becoming the world's first climate-neutral continent by 2050. It encompasses a range of policy measures, including those related to circular economy principles, to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and other environmental challenges while fostering economic growth and social justice. The Circular Economy Action Plan is integral to achieving these ambitious objectives within the broader context of the European Green Deal.