Navigating the circular economy reporting landscape

Measurement and reporting are essential to the circular economy transition.

Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Without measurement, there is no data with which to prove successes or demonstrate the economic rationale for shifting to circular business models. By reporting this data, businesses can show their circular business practices are helping to tackle global challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, waste and pollution. Reporting on circular economy performance also helps direct policymakers towards interventions that are most impactful.

The world of corporate reporting is evolving and becoming more complex. This paper is designed to help companies navigate circular economy reporting and stay ahead of developments. It includes:

    An overview of different measurement and disclosure initiatives, including tools, voluntary reporting frameworks, and standards

    A classification matrix for circular economy metrics

    Recommendations on how to take advantage of the evolving circular economy measurement landscape by

        keeping ahead of trends,

        positioning your business as a circular economy leader,

        and completing a measurement gap analysis.