Case study
Defining the circular economy strategy for an airport operator's development, construction and deconstruction projects
Summary
Support for a major air transport infrastructure operator in defining its circular economy strategy and its operational action plan for its development, construction and deconstruction projects.
Challenge
Producing a quantitative and qualitative overview of the circular economy across the development, construction and deconstruction scope (buildings and infrastructure), identifying the levers, targets, risks and opportunities, then operationalising a circular economy strategy through a concrete action plan and relevant monitoring indicators.
Details
From analysis to field deployment.
Challenge
A major air transport infrastructure operator wanted support in designing a circular economy strategy for its building scope and an operational action plan for its investment projects.
Solution
- Quantification of incoming and outgoing flows of materials and equipment.
- Production of a diagnostic (based on the ISO 59004 standard) of existing circular economy initiatives and of the difficulties encountered, together with a benchmark and a regulatory analysis, in order to prioritise the levers for action across the whole value chain.
- Selection of indicators and setting of an ambition level based on regulation, the market and the opportunities to seize.
- Development of an action plan to roll out the circular strategy, prioritising actions according to the ambition level and assessing the resources (including financial) required.
Results
Strategic commitments identified
+30
Operational actions characterised
+100
Financial impacts modelled
+40
Deliverables:
- 6 key findings from the diagnostic to guide the design of the strategy.
- 3 ambition levels identified for the circular economy positioning, with support in selecting the ambition level.
- +30 strategic commitments and +100 operational actions identified and characterised while building the roadmap.
- +40 financial impacts modelled to support the selection of the ambition level.
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.