The missing 45%: The role of circularity within climate disclosure

ESG disclosure is rising in priority among corporate sustainability agendas — just look at the number of jobs available on LinkedIn. Simultaneously, it’s becoming more well-known that transitioning to a circular economy — pursuing economic activities that minimize waste and regenerate nature — is critical in eliminating the 45 percent of emissions that arise from how products are made, used and discarded. What is lacking is standardized measurement and disclosure about how companies are using circular initiatives to combat the impacts of climate change.