Nature, resources & circularity · Core
Circular economy
Also called: circularity
ELI5
An economic model aiming to keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural systems.
Used in conversation
“The number is useful only if everyone calculates circular economy the same way.”
Pitch context
You will see “Circular economy” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches nature, resources & circularity.
Why it matters: In nature, resources & circularity, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.
Caution
State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.
Connected terms
- Circular referenceThe search label “circularity” can route to both entries.
- CircularityThe search label “circularity” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 3
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- IFRS Foundation / International Sustainability Standards Board — IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 Sustainability Disclosure StandardsDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- International Organization for Standardization — ISO Net Zero Guidelines and related workDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
- GHG Protocol — Standards and GuidanceSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-16