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The stakes are high; resources are limited and linear business models have no future – business needs a circular solution. The Global Circularity Protocol for business (GCP) empowers organizations – large and small – to reduce waste, drive measurable impact, and create value at every stage of the value chain. Ahead of the official launch of the GCP at COP30, #GCPvoices are sharing their authentic perspectives as the GCP is rolled out around the world. “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦, 𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴, 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘭 (𝘎𝘊𝘗) 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺.” Says Dr Nancy Bocken , Professor in Sustainable Business & Circular Economy, Maastricht University. “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘊𝘗 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.” The GCP has been developed by WBCSD and UNEP’s One Planet network - 10YFP with input from over 100 experts across more than 80 organizations, including leading businesses, policymakers, and scientific advisors worldwide. More than a framework, the GCP is your roadmap to resilient supply chains and credible, scalable circularity. Are you ready to lead the change? Discover more about the GCP: https://lnkd.in/dWCam8J2 Sign up to our GCP launch alert and get first access to GCP v1.0: https://lnkd.in/e34rmcKv #CircularEconomy #Circularity #WBCSD #BusinessLeadership #Sustainability

The Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP) will be launched soon at COP30 🔄🌳! The #CircularEconomy is an important driver for resolving issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, resource scarcity and waste. The Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP) is a voluntary framework that aims to address key accountability and policy gaps currently impeding the scaling of circularity globally. Fantastic to be part of this important development as part of their Independent Scientific Advisory Committee. Also very exciting to see that some of the frameworks from our earlier research (#slow, #close, #narrow, #regenerate - project Circular X, Conny Bakker, Ingrid de Pauw, Bram van der Grinten, Jan Konietzko) will be featured here as well. The new protocol is a great team effort with voices from business, academia, governments etc. Follow WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development for more updates!

In a world where resources are finite and business as usual is no longer enough, a circular solution is emerging. Built for companies of every size – the Global Circularity Protocol for business (GCP) empowers business to slash waste, unlock value, and drive measurable impact across entire value chains. Ahead of the official launch of the GCP at COP30, #GCPvoices are sharing their authentic perspectives as they pilot the GCP around the world. Hege Sæbjørnsen 🌍, Circular Leader at Ingka Group, Ikea and GCP Business Advisory Committee and GCP Front Runner Coalition member says: “𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘳𝘶𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯. 𝘈𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘨𝘬𝘢 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱, 𝘤𝘪𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭 - 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦-𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘊𝘗 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘐’𝘮 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 - 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭.” The GCP has been developed by WBCSD and UN Environment Programme’s One Planet network - 10YFP with input from over 100 experts across more than 80 organizations, including leading businesses, policymakers, and scientific advisors worldwide. This is more than a framework. It’s a business roadmap to credible results, resilient supply chains, and a future where circularity means driving business value. Are you ready to lead the change? Discover more about the GCP: https://lnkd.in/dWCam8J2 Sign up to our GCP launch alert and get first access to GCP v1.0: https://lnkd.in/e34rmcKv #GCP #COP30 #CircularEconomy #Circularity #WBCSD #BusinessLeadership #Sustainability

Sustainability Tool of the Week: Circular Transition Indicators (CTI) Businesses are increasingly recognizing the circular economy as a crucial building block in the transition to a net-zero and nature-positive world. But one key question remains: How can we measure circular performance and its real impact consistently and reliably? The Circular Transition Indicators (CTI) developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) offer a universal, quantitative framework for evaluating how circular a company truly is. Now in its fourth edition, CTI helps organizations: 🔹Measure impact: quantify and communicate the climate and nature benefits of circular initiatives. 🔹Strengthen reporting: provide reliable circular performance data for investors and regulators. 🔹Take action: identify practical steps to optimize resource use, limit waste, and increase circularity. It is not just a framework, it’s a roadmap for businesses ready to turn circular goals into measurable outcomes. Want to learn more about the CTI? Find the link in the comment section. 📘 Cover image: Circular Transition Indicators v4.0 (WBCSD) #SustainabilityTools #CircularEconomy #CTI #WBCSD #CircularDesign #SustainableBusiness #ESG #NetZero #NaturePositive #CircularThinking

Sustainability: The Key to a Future-Proof Business As climate change concerns continue to rise, businesses are being held accountable for their environmental footprint. In fact, sustainability is quickly transitioning from a "nice-to-have" to a "must-have" for modern enterprises. Adopting green technologies, reducing waste, and committing to carbon neutrality aren’t just good for the planet—they’re good for the bottom line. Consumers, investors, and employees are increasingly aligning with companies that prioritize sustainability. It’s clear: sustainability is no longer optional. It’s the path forward for businesses that want to thrive in the long term. #Sustainability #GreenTech #ClimateAction #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #CorporateResponsibility

Sustainability You Can Trust Sustainability isn’t about fancy words or glossy reports — it’s about measurable action, transparency, and trust. In a world where greenwashing is everywhere, credibility is the new currency. Here are 6 ways to ensure sustainability efforts are real, accountable, and future-proof: ✅ 1. Set Science-Based Targets Ground every action in data, evidence, and measurable outcomes — not marketing promises. 🔍 2. Prioritise Transparency in Environmental Claims Share the process, not just the results. Openness builds trust with stakeholders and consumers. 🧾 3. Use Reliable Third-Party Certification Independent verification ensures that sustainability claims are credible, comparable, and globally recognised. 🌍 4. Adopt a Holistic Approach Sustainability goes beyond carbon — it includes social value, resource efficiency, health, and equity. 📊 5. Measure, Monitor, Report Track progress continuously. What gets measured, gets managed — and improved. 🤝 6. Build Stakeholder Awareness Engage employees, communities, and partners. Real impact requires collective understanding and participation. Avoid greenwashing. Aim for certified sustainability. Because credibility isn’t optional — it’s the foundation of lasting impact. John HaffnerJane DavidsonSedat GündoğduHanna MarkgrenYvonne Rodriguez #Sustainability #ESG #Transparency #GreenBuilding #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #ScienceBasedTargets #ResponsibleBusiness Image Credit: TraceX Technologies

Well grouped overview of what it takes to achieve meaningful and integrated progress on sustainability for any business! And to avoid greenwashing.

Ever felt like sustainability terms are a scrambled mess? 🌍 Carbon Footprint, LCA, PCF, EPD – they all sound similar, right? Let's unscramble them! This simple chart shows you the clear differences, so you know exactly what each one means and why it's used.

The Future Isn’t Linear — It’s Circular Credit to Waste Innovation Stories. Follow them for more valuable insights. Original Post _________ Look closer — this isn’t just a sustainability chart. It’s the blueprint for balance between people, planet, and prosperity. Everything is connected: 🌱 Environment provides the resources 🏭 Economy transforms them through production and innovation 👥 Society benefits through well-being, equality, and opportunity ⚖️ Governance ensures justice, responsibility, and partnerships And when the cycle completes, nutrients return to nature — keeping the system alive. This is how the Circular Economy aligns perfectly with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): It doesn’t treat goals as 17 boxes to check, but as one living system. 💡 Imagine an economy that mimics nature — Waste becomes a resource Growth regenerates ecosystems Governance drives equality Society thrives sustainably The path forward isn’t about doing less harm — it’s about designing for endless good. Because the future that lasts is the one that circulates. __________ 📣 Found this post helpful? Feel free to share it with your network! 👉Follow Sustainability Infographics 📊 to learn from the industry's best visuals. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #SDGs #ClimateAction #GreenInnovation #NetZero #ESG #WasteInnovation Credit: Circular Taiwan

The Green Future: Good for Business, Good for Earth 💡🌍 Sustainability is more than just a popular word—it's the most important thing for modern business. We can't choose to be green anymore; we have to. It's necessary for businesses to be strong, creative, and successful for a long time. Green Technology is the main helper in this change. It gives us real ways to: * Decarbonize (reduce \text{CO}_2 pollution). * Reduce waste (use less trash). * Use resources efficiently (not waste power or water). The Big Question: Growing Business the Green Way Here is the hard part: How can companies truly make sustainability (called ESG) a main part of their plan to get bigger and better while also protecting the environment? What simple plans or new technologies have you seen that do both things well? Share your ideas! 👇 #Sustainability #GreenTech #EcoFriendly #BusinessTrends #LinkedInDiscussion