Why is the resource transition needed?
Meet climate goals without a resource transition? We can't. According to the SER (2022), a circular approach is essential to structurally reduce CO₂ emissions. In the process, we are becoming increasingly dependent on countries outside Europe. Scarcity, price increases and geopolitical risks threaten the security of supply of companies.
By using raw materials more intelligently, we remain competitive, reduce risks and strengthen our economic resilience.
Accelerating the resource transition as a company
We measure the state of the resource transition by Earth Overshoot Day. The later it falls, the better we manage our annual supply of natural resources. THAT is where we must work to move the date to where it belongs: Dec. 31.
Waste is a resource that has lost its way
Separating waste and recycling are important, but not enough. The real profit lies in preventing something from becoming waste.
At Milgro, we see waste as a raw material that has lost its way. With our partner network and expertise, we offer organizations the most sustainable and cost-effective solution for waste and residual streams. This approach results in less and less waste, lower costs and a low environmental impact.
How far along are companies with the resource transition?
Recent developments make it clear that circularity is no longer a choice but a necessity. Yet the practice lags behind. Only 6.9% of the global economy is circular - less than a few years ago.
Milgro investigated how Dutch and Belgian businesses are doing. More than 300 companies participated in the Circularity Gap survey. The results are both confrontational and hopeful: there is still much to be gained, but the will to change is growing.
In the report you can read how organizations deal with circularity challenges, where there are gaps, and what companies need to move forward.
