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 represents a significant opportunity for financial institutions and investors, with scalable market potential. 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 for businesses, municipalities, and citizens. This paper explores how financial institutions and investors can mobilise capital flows towards nature-positive, circular solutions — not only to capture these economic opportunities but also to drive substantial nature, climate, and social benefits that enhance long-term portfolio resilience and impact.
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Building Prosperity: briefing for financial institutions and investors is available in: English
To quote this study, please use the following reference: Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Building Prosperity: briefing for financial institutions and investors (2025).
