Managing Resources More Sustainably with the Circular Economy
Why the circular economy is essential in a world of limited resources
Continuing its decline, the global circularity rate — which reflects the share of secondary materials in worldwide consumption — fell from 7.2 % in 2023 to 6.9 % in 2025 (Circularity Gap Report). The vast majority of materials entering the economy are still primary, showing an increased dependence on raw materials extracted directly from nature.
Globally, however, widespread adoption of the circular economy could meet the population’s needs using only 70 % of the materials we extract today. In a world of finite resources, the circular economy is a crucial pathway to reduce impacts and strengthen business resilience.
The 5 key principles of the circular economy
- Reduce the consumption of raw materials and energy.
- Reuse, repair, and share to extend product lifespans.
- Recycle and valorize waste to create new resources.
- Eco-design from the earliest design phase to avoid impact transfers.
- Promote local loops to minimize transport and boost local economies.
Circular economy: what it means for businesses
- Limit environmental impacts: Resource extraction is a major driver of biodiversity loss and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Anticipate regulations: In France, the AGEC law already imposes obligations for sorting, reuse, and recycling, which will expand.
- Create value: The circular economy generates savings on inputs, fosters innovation, and can become a competitive advantage.
- Meet customer and partner expectations: Demand for repairable, recyclable, and responsible products continues to grow.
Taking action with the circular economy
We support you to:
- Measure your impacts through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and other diagnostic tools.
- Identify action levers to reduce dependencies and optimize processes.
- Build and manage eco-design initiatives, aligned with your strategic objectives and obligations (CSRD, ESG reporting).
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