Circular economy

Shape your business responsibly through circularity.

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Society has long been accustomed to ‘take, make, waste’ methods to production, but these practices are no longer sustainable. To face the challenges of a growing world population, climate change and resource scarcity, the world must change the way we consume — away from the linear, towards a more circular approach.

Businesses are turning towards a circular economy model to help manage regulatory requirements and generate sustainable growth opportunities that deliver ESG benefits. This creates greater efficiency and profitability, less waste, better innovation, and stronger relationships with stakeholders.

Collaboration is critical to the success of more circular ecosystems and KPMG’s global reach enables our professionals to advise clients as they shape and develop new circular strategies and business models. As businesses reimagine and reinvent their existing products, supply chain and services, our teams help integrate circularity through:

  • Circular strategy
  • Measurement and steering
  • Circular execution and delivery

Circular economy principles and programs are an engine to accelerate sustainability and for those who want to do well in the new economy, circularity is key to remain relevant and future-proof their business. Adopting a circular mindset is a core part of a company’s journey towards better ESG-performance — in a world where we can no longer afford to use up essential resources — requiring production models that work for generations to come.

This is more than reducing waste. This is adopting a circular mindset


Our Insights

Circular Industry Solutions for a Global Plastics Treaty

Insights report in collaboration with the World Economic Forum

Circularity in Flight

The potential for aircraft and the circular economy

Circular Transition Indicators (CTI)

Sector guidance - Electronic devices



ESG isn't something you do, it's everything you do

ESG insights

Transformative, sustainable insights to help prepare your organization for what's next.

ESG voices

Short podcasts addressing the opportunities and challenges of ESG.

ESG viewpoints

A webcast series dedicated to helping leaders stay connected on top-of-mind ESG issues.

ESG stories

Client stories unlocked through sustainable strategies and solutions.

Analyst recognitions across ESG

Commending the ESG solutions and services that KPMG professionals deliver to clients.

Our People


Arnoud Walrecht

Global Circular Economy Lead and Partner

KPMG in the Netherlands

Nicolas Jourdain

Circular Economy EMA Lead

KPMG Switzerland


Connect with us

KPMG combines our multi-disciplinary approach with deep, practical industry knowledge to help clients meet challenges and respond to opportunities. Connect with our team to start the conversation.

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