Harmonizing Metrics to Measure Circularity A Call to Action 2024

Endnotes 1. United Nations Environment Programme (2024): Global Resources Outlook 2024: Bend the Trend – Pathways to a liveable planet as resource use spikes. International Resource Panel. Nairobi. https://wedocs.unep. org/20.500.11822/44901. 2. Circular Economy. (2024). The Circularity Gap Report 2024. https://www.circularity-gap.world/2024#download. 3. World Business Council for Sustainable Development. (2024). Global Circularity Protocol for Business Landscape Analysis. 4. The industry perspective is drawn from a market survey of 420 participating executives, 70% of whom have more than five years of experience in their role, are working in medium-sized or large companies in the four regions of Europe, North America, Asia and South America, and in 10 manufacturing industries (apparel and textiles, automotives, chemicals, consumer goods (white), consumer tech/hardware, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), heavy industry/aerospace and defence, machinery, medical technology and packaging). 5. The list outlines the most commonly used frameworks, but the challenges and gaps discussed are based on a comprehensive evaluation of a broader range of metrics, indicators and frameworks beyond those listed. 6. The EU is exploring consumption footprints to evaluate circular economy strategies’ environmental impacts. However, linking specific circular practices to tangible environmental benefits remains difficult. Harmonizing Metrics to Measure Circularity: A Call to Action 16