How can we verify corporate circular economy claims?
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Many companies promote circular-economy programs with bold claims about buyback rates and recycling percentages, yet almost none of this data is publicly verifiable. Should brands be required to publish audited lifecycle and recovery data, and what would a realistic transparency standard look like?
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Verifying corporate circular economy claims is challenging due to the lack of publicly available data. To address this issue, regulatory bodies could establish standardized reporting requirements for companies to disclose their lifecycle and recovery data. This could involve third-party audits to ensure the accuracy of the reported data. A realistic transparency standard would likely involve a phased implementation, starting with key performance indicators (KPIs) such as material sourcing, waste reduction, and recycling rates.
Key Takeaways
Establish standardized reporting requirements for circular economy data
Implement third-party audits to ensure data accuracy
Develop phased implementation plan with key performance indicators
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