Case study
Carrying out a circularity diagnostic and roadmap for an energy company
Summary
Support for a French energy company in building a 25-year circular economy roadmap, embedded in its bid for the Paris district heating network.
Challenge
Carrying out a detailed circularity diagnostic, co-building a 25-year roadmap with 10 short-, medium- and long-term initiatives, and helping the energy company embed the circular economy in its bid for the district heating network.
Details
From analysis to field deployment.
Challenge
A French energy company - providing multi-technical maintenance, decentralised energy generation, facility management and performance services - wanted to identify its good practices and its gaps in terms of circularity, so that it could showcase its circular initiatives and consolidate a 25-year circular economy roadmap as part of a tender for the Paris district heating network.
Solution
- Collection of quantitative and qualitative data through 15 interviews.
- Production of a findings report based on the data analysis: good practices, pain points and major circular challenges.
- Ideation workshop to develop the roadmap, at both strategic and operational level.
- Construction of the 25-year circular economy roadmap, presented in the tender response.
Results
Circular improvement points identified
45
Circular initiatives detailed
10
Roadmap horizon
25 years
Deliverables:
- 1 turnkey tender response covering the 25-year circular economy component, showcasing the energy company's initiatives and commitments on the basis of an illustrated circular framework.
- 45 circular improvement points identified to consolidate the circular strategy.
- 35 ideas generated as part of improving the circular strategy.
- 10 circular initiatives detailed in the tender response.
FAQ
What you need to know about us.
What is Circul'R?
Circul'R is a consulting firm specializing in the circular economy. Since 2016, we have supported over 150 large companies and public entities through consulting projects, sector coalitions, training programs, and the Circul'R Club.
How does Circul'R differ from a generalist CSR consulting firm?
Unlike a generalist CSR firm, Circul'R has specialized exclusively in the circular economy since 2016. This cross-functional expertise—covering supply chains, regulations (AGEC, EPR, ESPR), and business models—allows us to turn circularity into a measurable competitive advantage, including impact reduction, resource security, compliance, and new growth drivers.
Who is Circul'R for?
Circul'R advises large private companies—including many CAC 40 and SBF 120 groups—on strategic decisions across all sectors. We also support organizations that implement public circular economy policies, such as eco-organizations, agencies, donors, and local authorities.
What services does Circul'R offer?
Circul'R offers four complementary services: bespoke consulting to structure your circular strategy, sector-specific coalitions to solve shared business challenges, training programs to build circular economy skills, and the Circul'R Club, a network for companies committed to the circular transition.
What is Circul'R's expertise regarding circular economy regulations (EPR, AGEC, CSRD)?
Circul'R guides clients through the entire French and European regulatory framework for the circular economy, including the AGEC law, EPR schemes, and CSRD, as well as recent European legislation like the PPWR, ESPR, and CRMA. We translate these obligations into operational roadmaps, turning compliance requirements into strategic advantages.
What is the process for a consulting project with Circul'R?
A project begins with a diagnostic of your circular challenges, covering areas like supply, eco-design, business models, and regulations. Circul'R then builds a prioritized, quantified roadmap and supports the operational deployment of selected actions, right through to impact measurement and continuous trajectory adjustment.
How do you measure the results of your projects?
We define tailored circularity indicators upfront—such as materials saved, reuse rates, footprint reduction, and value generated—and track their progress throughout the project to ensure concrete business and environmental results.
Do you work only in France or internationally as well?
Based in Paris, Circul'R operates primarily in France and Europe. Internationally, we support cooperation projects, including sharing French expertise on EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) and assisting donors with their circular transition programs in emerging countries, leveraging a network of operational partners and sector experts.
How do I get started with Circul'R?
Contact the team via our website: Circul'R will analyze your challenges and propose the right solution—whether through consulting, joining a coalition, taking a training course, or becoming a Club member—to accelerate your transition to a circular economy.