Measuring circularity from a systemic perspective across the entire value chain

The event will focus on measuring the circular economy— a topic that is increasingly felt at different levels: system, sector, enterprise, and product. Following the success of the previous three editions in 2022, 2023, and 2024, this year’s workshop will once again examine the evolution of circularity measurement, taking into account the development of national and international legislation standards and the diffusion of experiences in the different sectors.

In particular this year focus will be on methods and processes to measure circularity of products and services throughout the entire value chain, by using innovative tools based on check-up approaches as well as LCA-based circularity indicators.

The workshop aims to present an overview of the different international and national approaches and then explore the practical usefulness of these measurement methods with companies and associations that have applied them and can contribute to improving the available tools.

Session chairs

Marco Frey, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies
Claudia Brunori, ENEA (Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development) – Department for Sustainability, Circularity and Climate Change Adaptation of Production and Territorial Systems

Program

10.30–10.45 Introduction
Marco Frey, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies

Session: The Evolution of International Initiatives on Circular Economy Measurement

10.45-11.00 Product and Service Requirements in Circular Economy Technical Standards
Laura Cutaia, ENEA – Chair of UNI Technical Committee 57

11.00-11.15 – Measuring Circularity and accelerating its implementation: challenges and opportunities
Serenella Sala, European Commission

11.15-11.30 How Can We Measure Product Circularity?
Fabio Iraldo, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies

11.30-11.40 Circularity Approaches in a PNRR Project (GRINS)
Bruno Notarnicola, University of Bari

11.40-11.50 Circularity in the Fashion Supply Chain
Enrico Cancila, Arter

11.50–12.00 Itelyum’s Experience in Regeneration
Marco Codognola, Itelyum

12.00.12.10 Electrolux Group’s Experience in the Home Appliance Sector
Stefano Zuin, Electrolux

12.10-12.20 A Measurement Tool for Foundries
Roberto Lanzani, Assofond

12.20-12.30 (TBD)

12.30 Discussion and closure by the Session chairs