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Circular Economy: A Global Outlook

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  • 104 Pages
  • August 2024
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 5998176

This report provides an in-thorough analysis of the circular economy market, highlighting its current and future potential. It provides a detailed examination of market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, along with market projections for 2029 and rankings of key market players.

Report Scope

The primary focus of this market study is to understand the landscape, dynamics and potential of the circular economy through qualitative research methods. The scope of this report is limited to the theoretical study of global circular economy markets. The report will explore regulatory impacts, the contribution of both companies and industries, technological advances and the opportunities and challenges associated with these markets.

Its key objectives are to:

  • Identify and study the most active sectors contributing to the circular economy.
  • Track the adoption of circular economy practices.
  • Understand the market trends and future growth potential.
  • Provide insights into consumer attitudes about and behaviors associated with circular economy products and services.

The Report Includes

  • An overview of the current and future global markets for circular economy
  • Analyses of global market trends, with market revenue data (sales figures) for 2023, estimates for 2024, and projected CAGRs through 2029
  • Estimates of the market size and revenue forecasts for the global circular economy market, with market share analysis based on activities, and region
  • Discussions of the market dynamics, opportunities and challenges, as well as emerging technologies
  • Coverage of major milestones in circular economy and discussion of changing dynamics of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and role of international organizations in circular economy
  • Overview of the sustainability trends and ESG developments in the industry, with emphasis on the ESG practices followed by leading companies, their ESG rankings, and consumer attitudes
  • Competitive intelligence, including companies' market shares, recent M&A activity and venture funding
  • Profiles of the leading companies:
    • Alphabet
    • Apple
    • Dell
    • Energizer Holdings
    • Inter Ikea Systems
    • H&M Group
    • Jaguar Land Rover Automotive
    • MUD Jeans
    • The Coca-Cola Co.
    • Unilever

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Executive Summary
  • Market Outlook
  • Scope of Report
  • Market Summary
Chapter 2: Market Overview
  • Major Milestones in the Circular Economy
  • Circular Economy Target, by Country
  • Role of International Organizations in the Circular Economy
  • Adoption of Circular Economy Concept by Industries
Chapter 3: Market Dynamics
  • Market Drivers
    • Growth of Waste Management and Remediation Industries
    • Consumer Awareness
  • Market Opportunities
    • Changing Dynamics of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
    • Investment in Sustainability
  • Market Restraints and Challenges
    • Inadequate Garbage Collection Infrastructure
    • Lack of Universal Standards and Regulations
    • Consumer Perception: Quality and Reliability Concerns
Chapter 4: Emerging Technologies and Developments
  • Advanced Recycling Technologies
  • Chemical Looping
  • Disassembly Robots
  • Advanced Waste Processing Technologies
  • Smart Packaging
Chapter 5: Market Segmentation Analysis
  • Global Circular Economy Market, by Activity
    • Recycling
    • Refurbishing
    • Secondhand Market
    • Geographic Breakdown
  • Global Circular Economy Market by Region
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Rest of the World
Chapter 6: Sustainability in Circular Economy: An ESG Perspective
  • ESG in the Circular Economy
  • ESG Issues in the Circular Economy
  • ESG Goals Adopted by Companies in the Circular Economy
  • ESG Practices in Circular Economy
  • Concluding Remarks
Chapter 7: Appendix
  • Methodology
  • Sources
  • Acronyms
Company Profiles
  • Alphabet Inc.
  • Apple Inc.
  • Dell Inc.
  • Energizer Holdings Inc.
  • Inter Ikea Systems B.V.
  • H&M Group
  • Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC
  • MUD Jeans
  • The Coca-Cola Co.
  • Unilever
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Market for Plastic Recycling, by Region, Through 2029
Table 1: Circular Economy Target, by Country, 2024
Table 2: Difference Between Recycling, Refurbishment and Secondhand Activities
Table 3: Details of Recyclable Materials
Table 4: Global Waste Recycling Rates, by Country, 2023
Table 5: Global Market for Plastic Recycling, by Region, Through 2029
Table 6: Global Market for Textile Recycling, by Region, Through 2029
Table 7: Global Market for Glass Recycling, by Region, Through 2029
Table 8: Global Market for Batteries and E-Waste Recycling, by Region, Through 2029
Table 9: Global Market for Refurbished Electronics, by Region, Through 2029
Table 10: Global Market for Refurbished Furniture, by Region, Through 2029
Table 11: Global Market for Refurbished Appliances, by Region, Through 2029
Table 12: Global Market for Secondhand Furniture, by Region, Through 2029
Table 13: Global Market for Secondhand Appliances, by Region, Through 2029
Table 14: Global Market for Used Cars, by Region, Through 2029
Table 15: Global Market for Secondhand Apparel, by Region, Through 2029
Table 16: Synergies Between Circular Economy and the SDGs
Table 17: Key ESG Goals, by Company
Table 18: Environmental Issues in the Circular Economy
Table 19: Social Issues in the Circular Economy
Table 20: Governance Issues in the Circular Economy
Table 21: Report Specific Information Sources
Table 22: Glossary of Terms Used in the Circular Economy Market
Table 23: Alphabet Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 24: Alphabet Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 25: Alphabet Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 26: Alphabet Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 27: Apple Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 28: Apple Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 29: Apple Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 30: Apple Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 31: Dell Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 32: Dell Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 33: Dell Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 34: Dell Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2022
Table 35: Energizer Holdings Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 36: Energizer Holdings Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 37: Energizer Holdings Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 38: Inter IKEA Systems B.V.: Company Snapshot
Table 39: Inter IKEA Systems B.V.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 40: Inter IKEA Systems B.V.: Product Portfolio
Table 41: Inter IKEA Systems B.V.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 42: H&M Group: Company Snapshot
Table 43: H&M Group: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 44: H&M Group: Product Portfolio
Table 45: H&M Group: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 46: Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC: Company Snapshot
Table 47: Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 48: Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC: Product Portfolio
Table 49: Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 50: MUD Jeans: Company Snapshot
Table 51: MUD Jeans: Product Portfolio
Table 52: MUD Jeans: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 53: The Coca-Cola Co.: Company Snapshot
Table 54: The Coca-Cola Co.: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 55: The Coca-Cola Co.: Product Portfolio
Table 56: The Coca-Cola Co.: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 57: Unilever: Company Snapshot
Table 58: Unilever: Financial Performance, FY 2022 and 2023
Table 59: Unilever: Product Portfolio
Table 60: Unilever: News/Key Developments, 2023

List of Figures
Summary Figure: Global Market for Plastic Recycling, by Region, 2023-2029
Figure 1: Schematic Representation of a Linear Economy Model
Figure 2: Global Circularity Rate, 2018-2023
Figure 3: Major Milestones in the Circular Economy, 1990-2024
Figure 4: Dynamics of the Circular Economy
Figure 5: Global Municipal Solid Waste Destinations in 2020, 2030, 2040 and 2050
Figure 6: Share of Sustainable Investing Themes, 2024
Figure 7: Global Municipal Solid Waste Destinations, by Type, 2020
Figure 8: Global Market Shares of Plastic Recycling, by Region, 2023
Figure 9: Paper Recycling Rates, by Top Countries, 2023
Figure 10: Global Market Shares of Textile Recycling, by Region, 2023
Figure 11: Global Market Shares of Glass Recycling, by Region, 2023
Figure 12: Global Market Shares of Batteries and E-Waste Recycling, by Region, 2023
Figure 13: Global Market Shares of Refurbished Electronics, by Region, 2023
Figure 14: Global Market Shares of Refurbished Furniture, by Region, 2023
Figure 15: Global Market Shares of Refurbished Appliances, by Region, 2023
Figure 16: Global Market Shares of Secondhand Furniture, by Region, 2023
Figure 17: Global Market Shares of Secondhand Appliances, by Region, 2023
Figure 18: Global Market Shares of Used Cars, by Region, 2023
Figure 19: Global Market Shares of Secondhand Apparel, by Region, 2023
Figure 20: Breakdown of Landfill Material, by Waste Type, 2023
Figure 21: ESG Issues in the Circular Economy
Figure 22: Alphabet Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 23: Alphabet Inc.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 24: Apple Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 25: Apple Inc.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 26: Dell Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 27: Dell Inc.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 28: Energizer Holdings Inc.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 29: Energizer Holdings Inc.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 30: Inter IKEA Systems B.V.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 31: H&M Group: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 32: Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 33: The Coca-Cola Co.: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 34: The Coca-Cola Co.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023
Figure 35: Unilever: Revenue Share, by Business Unit, FY 2023
Figure 36: Unilever: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, FY 2023

Companies Mentioned

  • Alphabet Inc.
  • Apple Inc.
  • Dell Inc.
  • Energizer Holdings Inc.
  • Inter Ikea Systems B.V.
  • H&M Group
  • Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC
  • MUD Jeans
  • The Coca-Cola Co.
  • Unilever