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FinanCE
Type of Resource
Guidance documentation
Source
Working Group FinanCE, Netherlands
What does it do?
Report by the FinaCE Working Group that set out the impact of a progression to a Circular Economy. In particular Section 2 'Impact on business models' provides an overview of the move to circular business models and sets out 3 categories of circular business models. In addition the report contains a series of case studies as well as technical considerations to establishing a circular business model.
Why use it?
The report will provide you with key insights and examples to help you develop your own circular project business case. The concepts and examples provided can act as the inspiration to move away from more traditional approaches.
Accessibility
Fully accessible
Target Audience
Usable by all.Particularly applicable to someone in a Finance role.
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
All
How to access it
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RESOLVE Framework
Type of Resource
Guidance documentation
Source
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
What does it do?
The framework covers the following 6 action areas for businesses and countries wanting to move towards the circular economy: Regenerate, Share, Optimise, Loop, Virtualise, Exchange. Details provided on pages 21/22 of "Delivering the circular economy - A toolkit for policy makers" provided by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation .
Why use it?
This framework will support you to generate ideas, run workshops to come up with circular business cases and designs.
Accessibility
Fully accessible
Target Audience
Usable by all
Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Pre-requisites to use
For a broader discussion on the ReSOLVE framework, see the report Growth Within: A Circular Economy Vision for a Competitive Europe at https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/publications/EllenMacArthurFoundation_Growth-Within_July15.pdf
Sector
All
How to access it
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SDG Action Manager
Type of Resource
Software tool
Source
UN Global Compact in collaboration with B Lab
What does it do?
New impact management solution tool that guides users through an easy to follow self-assessment process to set clear goals on the SDGs, benchmark against industry standards, continue to track progress and identify improvement areas. In addition, the tool provides access to a curated portfolio of tools, guidance material and resources.
Why use it?
Question led self-assessment to support users to establish the right SDG priorities for their project. The tool then generates visually appealing performance dashboards and reports.
Accessibility
Fully accessible.Required to use the following supported browsers: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera and Edge
Target Audience
Usable by all
Difficulty Level
Beginner
Pre-requisites to use
Undertake the ‘Managing Corporate Sustainability Performance Through the New SDG Action Manager’ training module. Access via the UN Global Compact academy at https://academy.unglobalcompact.org.
Sector
All
How to access it
Rating
SDG Compass
Type of Resource
Guidance documentation
Source
Developed by GRI, the UN Global Compact and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
What does it do?
Guidance document that supports companies in aligning their strategies with the SDGs and in measuring and managing their contribution. The guide follows 5 steps for companies to maximize their contribution to the SDGs. The tool also contains a live inventory of existing business indicators from relevant and widely-recognised sources as well as a live inventory of business tools (currently 60) to support particular sectors.
Why use it?
Follow a structured approach to aligning your project's business case with the SDGs and benefit from the opportunities the SDGs present. Fairly concise 30 page document and relatively easy to follow. Designed at an organisational level but can be adapted to project level.
Accessibility
Fully accessible
Target Audience
Usable by all.
Difficulty Level
Beginner
Pre-requisites to use
None
Sector
All