Download The State of the Circular Economy Report to explore how manufacturers and distributors are approaching sustainability, circular economy strategies and operational change.
This whitepaper shares research from 859 business and technology leaders across manufacturing, distribution and related industries. It looks at the benefits organisations are already seeing, the barriers still holding them back, and the role technology, data and innovation play in building more sustainable, resilient operations.
Read Time: 15 mins
Best for: Manufacturers, distributors, operations leaders, IT leaders, finance leaders and sustainability decision-makers
Topic: Circular economy, sustainability, manufacturing, distribution, digital transformation and operational resilience
Sustainability is no longer a side project for manufacturers and distributors. This report explains why circular economy strategies are becoming essential, what benefits organisations are already seeing, and why many still need to modernise processes, data and technology to make meaningful progress.
Understand why manufacturers and distributors are under pressure to reduce waste, energy use and reliance on raw materials.
Explore the headline findings, including the 32% of organisations already seeing significant circular economy benefits.
Learn how the circular economy moves away from “take, make, dispose” towards reduce, reuse, recycle and recover.
See why people, process, money and technology challenges continue to slow sustainability progress.
Discover why cloud, data analytics, automation and IoT are seen as key enablers of circular economy transformation.
Learn four practical steps for advancing a circular economy and sustainability strategy.
This whitepaper is designed for manufacturers and distributors looking to make sustainability more practical, measurable and embedded across day-to-day operations.
For organisations looking to reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and build more sustainable production processes.
For teams managing supply chain disruption, visibility, logistics and changing customer expectations.
For those exploring how cloud, IoT, automation and analytics can support sustainability goals.
For decision-makers balancing sustainability, profitability, compliance and long-term operational resilience.
The report combines survey findings, expert commentary and practical guidance to show how manufacturers and distributors can move from sustainability ambition to operational change.
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Why manufacturers and distributors need to advance sustainability strategies to reduce waste, pollution, energy use and supply chain risk.
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A snapshot of the main findings, including current benefits, expected gains and the biggest internal and external challenges.
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How circular economy thinking is gaining momentum, and why sustainability is now important to customers, employees, shareholders and partners.
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A detailed look at the risks of inaction, including reduced profitability, brand damage, wasted resources and regulatory pressure.
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Why change is difficult across people, processes, and money, from finding expertise to aligning sustainability with profitability.
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How cloud, analytics, automation and IoT support progress, plus a real-world case study and four steps for advancing your strategy.
The circular economy is becoming both a sustainability priority and a business opportunity. This report shows that manufacturers and distributors can improve efficiency, resilience and environmental performance, but only if they address the operational, data and technology barriers holding progress back.
A research-led whitepaper on how manufacturers and distributors are approaching circular economy strategies and sustainable transformation.
Manufacturing, distribution, operations, IT, finance and sustainability leaders who need to turn environmental goals into practical operational change.
A clear view of the benefits, barriers and technologies shaping circular economy progress, with practical steps for advancing your own sustainability strategy.
