Unlocking value in buildings developing the business case for building circular

This report makes a solid business case for building circular, exploring five enabling strategies which showcase how built environment players can unlock robust, long-term value by embracing circular economy principles and practice.

Author: Arup

First steps towards a circular built environment

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation worked with Arup in the production of a report laying out a roadmap towards a circular economy for building construction and use. ‘First steps towards a circular built environment’ examines how the principles of the circular economy can be translated into built environment practices. It is the first part in a two-part collaborative project, called ‘From principles to practices’.

Author: Arup + EMF

Growth within a circular economy vision for a competitive Europe

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation worked with Arup in the production of a report laying out a roadmap towards a circular economy for building construction and use. ‘First steps towards a circular built environment’ examines how the principles of the circular economy can be translated into built environment practices. It is the first part in a two-part collaborative project, called ‘From principles to practices

Author: Arup + EMF

Urban and industrial innovation in China

Applying circular economy principles at scale in China’s cities could make goods and services more affordable for citizens by 2040 and at the same time make cities more liveable, reducing emissions of fine particulate matter by 50%, emissions of greenhouse gases by 23%, and traffic congestion by 47%.

Author: Arup + EMF

Circular economy in India

By embarking on a circular economy transformation, India could create direct economic benefits for businesses and citizens while reducing negative externalities.

Author: Arup + EMF