Carl Dalhammar
Professor
Developing Policies for a Smart and Inclusive Circular Transition in Europe
Author
Summary, in English
The transition towards a circular economy (CE)
relies on a supporting policy framework. The
EU is currently recognised as a global leader in
climate action and has adopted a comprehensive
policy package to reach the objectives set out
in its Circular Economy Action Plan. This paper
examines current and planned CE policies, their
key impact on industries – with a focus on es-
tablished manufacturing industries – and where
additional policy interventions are needed. It is
recommended that the EU strengthens its policy
framework in several areas, including the adop-
tion of CE targets, product policy and law, stand-
ardisation, waste law, public procurement, and
industrial policy. EU Member States can support
the developments through complementary pol-
icies.
relies on a supporting policy framework. The
EU is currently recognised as a global leader in
climate action and has adopted a comprehensive
policy package to reach the objectives set out
in its Circular Economy Action Plan. This paper
examines current and planned CE policies, their
key impact on industries – with a focus on es-
tablished manufacturing industries – and where
additional policy interventions are needed. It is
recommended that the EU strengthens its policy
framework in several areas, including the adop-
tion of CE targets, product policy and law, stand-
ardisation, waste law, public procurement, and
industrial policy. EU Member States can support
the developments through complementary pol-
icies.
Department/s
- The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics
- Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC)
Publishing year
2024
Language
English
Links
Document type
Report
Publisher
European Liberal Forum asbl.
Topic
- Environmental Management
Status
Published