CEMS
ISO 59000 - Circular Economy
Create
Added Value
Retain
Value
Recover
Value
Regererate
Ecosystems
Create
Added Value
Retain
Value
Recover
Value
Regererate
Ecosystems
Why Circular Economy Matters
1/3
Of all food produced globally is lost or wasted.
3x
More materials extracted today than in 1970.
60 %
Increase in resource demand by 2060.
50 %
More waste expected by 2050.
500+ Gigatonnes
In only five years, humanity consumed 28% of all materials ever extracted and used since 1900.
90%+
Of biodiversity loss and water stress linked to resource extraction.
C$40T+
Lost annually through inefficient linear economy practices.
How ISO 59000 Supports the Transition to Circularity
The ISO 59000 family provides internationally recognized guidance for organizations seeking to implement, measure, and improve circular economy performance.
It helps organizations:
Reduce waste and resource dependency
Extend product and material value
Improve resilience and supply chain performance
Identify circular business opportunities
Support sustainability and compliance objectives
The ISO 59000 Standards at a Glance
CORE Circular Economy Principles
Systems Thinking
Value Creation
Value Sharing
Resource Stewardship
Resource Traceability
Ecosystem Resilience
Material Composition
Primary materials and substances
Recycled Content
Percentage of recycled or renewable materials
Repairability
Ease of maintenance, repair and upgrade
Durability
Expected lifespan and performance
Reuse & Remanufacturing
Potential for multiple life cycles
End-of-Life Recovery
Recycling and recovery pathways
Connecting Circularity, Traceability and Compliance
PRODUCT CIRCULARITY DATA SHEET (PCDS)
The single source of truth for product circularity data.
What Organizations Can Achieve with ISO 59000
Operational Efficiency
Reduce waste, inefficiencies, and material losses.
Stronger Supply Chains
Improve transparency and resource visibility.
Innovation Opportunities
Enable circular products, services, and business models.
Better Risk Management
Prepare for resource constraints and evolving requirements.
Enhanced Market Access
Support customer, investor, and procurement expectations.
Long-Term Resilience
Build adaptable and future-ready operations.
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