Small Steps, Mighty Impact. Circularity initiatives that can be evaluated in a sustainability audit include
By evaluating these circularity initiatives in a sustainability audit, companies can identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to promote circularity and reduce their environmental impact. This helps demonstrate a commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices and can enhance transparency and accountability.
Start with the end in mind. The ‘Design-Led Approach’. Assess what this product or service for, is it necessary, what impact will it have trough its production process, what happens to it end of life.
Transitioning to sustainable materials: Companies can evaluate use of materials and identify opportunities to transition to more sustainable options, such as recycled or biodegradable materials
Pursuing business models like product-as-a-service: Companies can evaluate business models, identify opportunities to shift towards more circular models, such as product-as-a-service or closed-loop systems
Assessing energy usage: Companies can evaluate their energy usage and identify opportunities to reduce consumption and transition to renewable energy sources
Implementing circular supply chains: Companies can evaluate their supply chains and identify opportunities to incorporate circular practices, such as closed-loop systems or product take-back programs
Reducing waste: Companies can evaluate their waste streams and identify opportunities to reduce waste through recycling, composting, or other circular practices
Promoting circular design: Companies can evaluate their product design processes and identify opportunities to incorporate circular principles, such as designing for disassembly or using modular components
