This publication comes from Building Prosperity and is part of a collection of briefing papers for key stakeholders in the built environment value chain.
A circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. transition in the built environment presents a significant opportunity for urban businesses and building owners. By 2035, nature-positive, circular strategies could unlock more than half a trillion euros annually across the built environment value chain, whilst generating several hundred billion in wider economic benefits, with low barriers to implementation. This paper explores how businesses and building owners can integrate circular principles into their strategies and drive demand for circular solutions — capturing not only economic value through enhanced asset performance and reduced operational costs, but also significant nature, climate, and social benefits.
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Building Prosperity: briefing for businesses and building owners is available in: English
To quote this study, please use the following reference: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Building Prosperity: briefing for businesses and building owners (2025).
