An example would be where waste product removal leads to emissions from transportation, whilst waste recycling eliminates that need. The Green Alliance report raised an important link between climate change, carbon emissions and circularity – when companies move towards a more circular supply chain, they often end up decreasing emissions at the same time. Key discussion points: Climate and carbon emissions At a time of economic volatility, they also protect against supply risks. The report shares research indicating that circular business models cut carbon, create jobs and boost economic growth by breaking the ongoing link between business and consumer activity and new resource use, generating more value from the existing products and materials in circulation. The circular economy is an economic model in which businesses can create supply chains that keep products and materials in use for longer, by recycling, reusing, sharing waste products, and taking a sharing/rental approach. Watch the event back below or read on for more information. On Thursday 14 July 2022, our Sustainability Director Martha McPherson shared her reflections and experiences on a panel with representatives from John Lewis, SAS International and the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining to help launch the new report from the Circular Economy Task Force hosted by Green Alliance, Circular Business Means Business.
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