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CSRD: what progress on the circular economy?

CSRD marks a decisive turning point for embedding circular economy principles in corporate strategies across Europe.

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February 26, 2024

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The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) marks a decisive turning point for embedding circular economy principles in corporate strategies across Europe.

The explicit inclusion of the circular economy as a reporting item underlines the growing importance placed on the transition to more responsible business models.

In this article, we will see that the transition is not without its challenges. A still limited understanding of circular economy principles, the ability to set clear, measurable targets and to develop robust reporting systems: these are all obstacles companies must overcome. A lack of in-depth knowledge of the risks and opportunities linked to the circular economy could also hamper companies' ability to carry out an effective double materiality assessment, potentially relegating circular issues to the back seat.

Yet at Circul'R, we are convinced that CSRD is a prime lever for accelerating the transition to a circular economy. But to meet the challenges that come with that transition, companies need support. By making full use of the opportunities CSRD offers, they can play a decisive role in building a more sustainable future, while reaping significant economic and environmental benefits.

This new era of sustainability reporting is an invitation to rethink the way companies operate, and it is crucial that they seize it.

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Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.

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Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.

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Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.

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Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.

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Circul'R has focused exclusively on the circular economy since its inception. This specialization allows us to develop an expertise in resource dynamics and sector-specific transformations that a generalist firm cannot match.

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