Doing more and better, with less

Traditional linear economic models of “take-make-dispose” create about two billion tonnes of municipal waste globally every year. In the past 20 years, the global material footprint has increased by 70%.

It is clear that transitioning to a circular economy is urgently needed. Moreover, circularity can play a crucial role in combating climate change and biodiversity loss, while delivering positive impacts on the environment, human health, as well as on air and water quality.

At Ramboll, we help partners decouple their economic growth from the unsustainable management of natural resources by applying principles in circular design, optimised use, and value recovery including reuse and recycling.

Recent estimates put the global economy today at around 9% circular. In the EU alone, the net gain for business from waste prevention, materials recovery, and changing procurement practices is over EU 600 billion. With the adoption of the Paris Rulebook and the EU Taxonomy, the case for adopting a circular approach is growing stronger.

But it will not come by itself. The circular transition requires policy makers to establish circular regulations and incentives, for private sector actors to develop circular business models, and for consumers to change consumption patterns.

With our diverse sector knowledge and robust strategic ambition, we possess the essential competencies and skillset needed to ensure a successful circular transition – and we’re eager to bring our clients on this journey.