ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management System Guide for Businesses
Introduction With global awareness rising around sustainability and resource efficiency, the concept of a circular economy is rapidly moving from niche-initiative to mainstream business strategy. The emerging standard ISO 59001 — Circular Economy Management Systems — aims to provide a formal, structured framework for organisations that want to embed circularity into their management practices rather than treat it as a one-time project. What ISO 59001 Aims to Define? ISO 59001 proposes requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving a circular economy management system. It guides organisations to take a systemic approach: to recover, retain or add value to resources, minimise waste and manage resource flows responsibly. The standard is designed to apply to any organisation — private or public, large or small, regardless of industry — that wishes to make circular economy a strategic priority. Key Features of a Circular Economy Management System ...