Principles for Circularity Metrics
The Australian policy and business community is engaging with the Circular Economy and metrics, data and indicators are invaluable to recognize the size of the opportunity of a circular economy transition in Australia. Many government agencies and businesses are now looking at developing their metrics and it is important that a certain level of coordination can occur to avoid contradiction and to align efforts.
Creating a common understanding of the requirements for Australian circular economy metrics is the aim of the Metrics Working Group of the Australian Circular Economy Hub. The working group meets on a regular basis and includes leading Australian experts and representatives of government agencies who have responsibility for circular economy in their agencies. The role of the Working Group is to provide strategic direction, assessment of appropriate tools and systems, advise on research and data requirements and to provide leadership on CE metrics to all levels of Australian government, industry and other relevant organisations.?
The working group has now released a set of Principles for Circularity Metrics which can be used as a general guide for anyone who engages in developing metrics and will be used to inform Australia's approach to measure circularity at the national, State and community level.
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2 年Jasmin Lewis
Circular Economy Pioneer
2 年It looks like this project is in good hands. I am delighted to see the leveraging off and alignment with global leaders and best practice in this space. Too often we feel the need to re-invent and be unique which is problematic for alignment with CE globally. One thing, how do you propose we address the issue of 'circularity wash' with verified data only?
Head of Circular Economy Development at Planet Ark Environmental Foundation | Founder of UsePlasticBetter
2 年Thanks for sharing Heinz! The work of the Metrics Working Group is so important in setting the agreed standards of what to measure across the country.
Sustainable Engineering
2 年Thanks for sharing Heinz, principles will be very valuable indeed.
Co-Founder at Planet Price
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