What they do
Circle Economy is an Amsterdam-based impact organization accelerating circular economy implementation through data, tools, and programs. They publish the annual Circularity Gap Report, which measures the global economy's circularity (currently 7.2%, down from 9.1% in 2018). They also provide practical tools for businesses and cities to measure and improve their circularity.
Why they matter
The Circularity Gap Report is the most cited statistic in circular economy discussions: only 7.2% of the global economy is circular. This single number frames the scale of the challenge and the opportunity. Circle Economy goes beyond measurement to implementation, providing tools that help businesses identify where circular strategies can reduce costs and waste simultaneously. Their city programs help municipal governments develop circular economy action plans.
How to support
Access the Circularity Gap Report (free annually). Use their tools for organizational circularity assessment. Cities can partner with Circle Economy for circular economy strategy development.
Key project to explore
The Circularity Gap Report, published annually, measures global circularity and identifies the strategies that could close the gap, providing the benchmark metric for the circular economy movement.