State of the Circular Economy Report
There is a growing body of evidence that shows circularity has a vital role in helping us build a stronger, more resilient economy – and a new report has found that circular businesses are contributing billions to Scotland’s economy.
Commissioned by Zero Waste Scotland and delivered by Eunomia and University College London (UCL), the 'State of the Circular Economy' report quantifies the economic contribution of circular economy sectors, demonstrating that we have an unrivalled opportunity to evolve an economy that works for people, planet, and prosperity.
The Circular Economy’s impact on Growth
Data within the ‘State of the Circular Economy’ report shows that circular sectors are already contributing more than £7 billion to Scotland's economy and accounting for 81,447 jobs in 2021 - with significant potential to drive further economic growth and job creation.
It strengthens recent evidence from experts including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Green Alliance, and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Environment that shows evolving a circular economy is no longer just an environmental imperative but a viable and lucrative economic opportunity.
"It’s a strategic, evidence-backed and impactful way to achieve our economic and environmental objectives in a considered and holistic way, and it’s an opportunity we can and must maximise."
-Iain Gulland, CEO, Zero Waste Scotlnad
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