Dr. Claas Oehlmann

Geschäftsführer
BDI-Initiative Circular Economy
Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e. V.

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From concepts to practice: How to start the industrial „R“-Evolution

The transition to a circular economic model requires a holistic and ambitious perspective that creates a secure framework for closing loops and new Business opportunities. The fact that the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, continued to classify the circular economy as of straegic importance to industrial policy in her political guidelines for the years 2024 to 2029 is therefore correct. However, for the circular economy to become a real success factor for Europe, the circular „R“-Evulation has to be driven by companies and innovation networks embedded within an excelent scientifc environment.