From linear model to circular transformation – with a strategy that takes effect in day-to-day operations.
Global resource consumption has tripled over the past 50 years – and will continue to rise until 2060. Critical raw materials are becoming scarcer, volatile supply chains are threatening availability, and rising material costs are putting pressure on profitability. At the same time, fragmented data across the value chain makes it harder to take well-founded decisions in procurement, design, and sales.
Regulatory requirements – from the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to the Digital Product Passport (DPP) – are increasing the pressure to transform at both company and product level. Circular economy provides the strategic framework to turn these challenges into real competitive advantages.
We do not view sustainability in isolation – we treat it as an integral part of corporate transformation, always with an eye on economic viability. Circular economy is a central lever in this: we support organisations in understanding their impacts, developing tailored strategies and action areas at company and product level, and guiding them through implementation.
Our Circular Gap Check workshop gives you a clear overview: what regulatory and market developments are heading your way? Where do you stand today – and where are the biggest gaps? We analyse relevant circular economy regulations such as ESPR, DPP, CSRD, and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) for your product, your organisation, and your sector, and benchmark your activities against international standards such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Global Circularity Protocol, and ISO 59020. We also compare your strategies and activities with those of your competitors. Building on this, we jointly prioritise the identified gaps and derive strategic action areas – as the foundation for strategy development, targeted measures, and the definition of appropriate KPIs.
We develop a circular economy strategy with you that is grounded in robust data and a clear target picture. To do this, we first create transparency: we assess your circular maturity level, conduct benchmarkings, carry out material flow analyses, and make impacts measurable through greenhouse gas (GHG) balances and Product Carbon Footprints. We analyse your value chain, identify hotspots, and define a vision for your circular organisation. On this basis, we derive action areas and design the appropriate roadmap – guided by core circular strategies:
Using our Sustainovation format, we develop innovative circular business models and product ideas in compact, multi-day workshops. We use ecodesign as a tool to identify challenges along the lifecycle and value chain, and to develop concrete solutions with high customer value, business potential, and sustainability impact. Multidisciplinary teams work through an iterative process around a specific challenge. The most promising approaches are presented in pitches and subsequently developed into prototypes that can feed into the product and service development process – always with the business case and sustainability assessment in mind.
Material flow analyses map inputs and outputs across the entire value chain, making it visible where resources are lost and where circular potential lies. Building on this, we calculate metrics to measure circularity – from GHG balances to Product Carbon Footprints. We align with the requirements of the Global Circularity Protocol, ISO 59020, and the CSRD (ESRS E5). The result is a robust data foundation that meets regulatory reporting obligations and serves as a basis for decision-making in your circular strategy.
Circular economy only works if departments understand the connections and can act independently. We provide targeted training for your employees on circular economy topics – from the fundamentals to specific regulatory requirements such as ESRS E5. Our training formats are practical, tailored to your industry, and equip your teams to apply circular principles in their day-to-day work.
Strategies only deliver value when they are put into practice. We support you in integrating circular economy into your core processes: from developing a roll-out plan and embedding circular principles in procurement and development processes, to approaches for active value chain engagement. This ensures that circular economy does not remain on the strategy slide, but is lived in day-to-day operations.
Organisations that embed circular economy strategically secure access to critical raw materials, reduce material costs sustainably, and meet regulatory requirements proactively. The transparency gained across the value chain becomes a differentiating factor against competitors.
Circular approaches unlock revenue streams beyond the traditional product sale – through repair, refurbishment, and product-as-a-service. At the same time, growth is decoupled from physical resource consumption and the resilience of the business model is strengthened.
By building internal processes, trained teams, and clear accountabilities, circular economy becomes a lasting core competency of your organisation. You reduce external dependencies and create the foundation for continuous improvement.
