Circular Thinking - FMJ

Abstract

The transition from a 'take-make-waste' linear model to a circular one, in which resources are continuously reused for as long as possible, will help to preserve resources and reduce waste. The result is that the circular concept, while not new, is quickly coming to the fore as economies around the world step up to the climate challenge and seek to embed circularity for the benefit of environmental, social and economic progress. How advanced are they in their circular designs? Can they work with you to support yours? What is the carbon trail of their products and operations? Achieving this transition requires close collaboration, so it's important to work with businesses whose circular ambitions closely align with yours. At ABB for example, we continue to embed circularity throughout our entire organisation - both in our operations and in collaborating with our customers to help them become more circular. A World of Difference Aside from the huge potential contribution to net-zero that a circularity approach can yield, the good news is that creating a circular economy can be good for business too. As the world comes together to preserve the earth's resources today and for future generations, the transition to the circular economy model, paired with cleaner energy and renewable fuel sources, is essential to realising global sustainability ambitions and targets for net-zero globally. Now is the time for facilities managers to take positive action and think 'circularity' by focusing on the benefits that the circular economy can bring, to conserve natural resources, limit waste and reduce emissions.