Contents
Context of the circular economy
- Fact check climate crisis/resource crisis.
- Linear vs. circular economy.
- Circular Economy Action Plan of the EU.
Principles of the circular economy
- Cradle to cradle - the philosophy of the circular economy.
- Circular best practices.
- Circular business models - tools and instruments.
Fields of application of the circular economy
- Circular Economy Case Study - Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Circular mindset - What will the economy look like in 2040?
Knowledge transfer and application in the company
- Interactive workshop to develop potential with the help of design thinking tools.
- Transfer the concept of the circular economy for a circular transformation to your own organization.
Learning environment
Your benefit
- You will gain an overview of the inspiring world of the circular economy.
- You understand the effectiveness and benefits of the circular economy.
- You will work out the economic and ecological benefits that can be achieved with circular business models.
- You recognize concrete starting points in your organization for integrating the circular economy.
- You will learn tools for a circular transformation process and can thus give your company an edge over the competition.
Methods
Keynote speeches, interactive workshops, exchange of experience and discussion, case study: analysis of a best practice.
Tool
Recommended for
Specialists and managers from line functions, sustainability officers, sustainability managers, project, process, quality and change manager. Anyone who wants to support the company in its transformation towards greater sustainability and fully exploit its potential. Relevant for all industries.
Further recommendations for "Circular Economy - Understanding the circular economy"
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Start dates and details
Monday, 10.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 11.11.2025
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Wednesday, 11.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday, 12.02.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday, 27.04.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, 28.04.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.
Tuesday, 29.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 30.09.2026
09:00 am - 5:00 pm
- one joint lunch per full seminar day,
- Catering during breaks and
- extensive working documents.

