The global economy is facing unprecedented pressure to reconcile environmental sustainability with financial growth. Traditional ‘take-make-dispose’ practices are no longer enough in a world grappling with the combined challenges of climate change and resource scarcity, as well as meeting shifting consumer demands.
Our global economies currently consume around 1.6 times what the planet can provide, which means we are using about 60% more resources than is sustainable. In response, the circular business model is emerging as a powerful alternative, one that reimagines products, processes, and profits in a way that benefits both the planet and the bottom line.
