ISO 59010

Circular economy — Guidance on the transition of business models and value networks

This document gives guidance for an organization seeking to transition its value creation models and value networks from linear to circular. This document is applicable to any organization regardless of size, sector or region.

Économie circulaire — Recommandations relatives à la transition des modèles d’affaires et des réseaux de valeur

Le présent document fournit des recommandations pour les organismes souhaitant faire évoluer leurs modèles de création de valeur et réseaux de valeur linéaires vers des configurations circulaires. Le présent document s’applique à tout organisme, quels que soient sa taille, son secteur et sa région.

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 03.100.01 - Company organization and management in general
• ICS: 13.020.20 - Environmental economics. Sustainability
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 323 - Circular economy
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 323 - Circular economy
• Current Stage: 6000 - International Standard under publication
• Completion Date: 17-Apr-2024

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ISO/FDIS 59010
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Circular economy — Guidance on
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the transition of business models
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and value networks
2024-02-20
Économie circulaire — Recommandations relatives à la
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transition des modèles d’affaires et des réseaux de valeur
2024-04-16
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ISO/FDIS 59010:2024(en)
International
Standard
ISO/FDIS 59010
ISO/TC 323
Circular economy — Guidance on
Secretariat: AFNOR
the transition of business models
Voting begins on:
and value networks
Économie circulaire — Recommandations relatives à la
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transition des modèles d’affaires et des réseaux de valeur
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Setting goals for the transition to a circular economy value creation model and its
boundary . 5
4.1 Goal definition.5
4.2 Understanding the current value creation model and value network of the organization .5
4.3 Mapping the value chain and networks of flows .7
4.4 Setting the boundary for addressing circularity .7
4.5 Understanding current circularity performance .8
4.6 Considering actions that contribute to a circula
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ISO/DIS FDIS 59010:2023(E)
Date: 2023-05-15
ISO/TC 323/ WG 2
Secretariat: AFNOR
Date: 2024-01-31
Circular economy — Guidance on the transition of business models
and value networks
Économie circulaire — Recommandations relatives à la transition des modèles d’affaires et des réseaux de
valeur
FDIS stage

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ISO/FDIS 59010:2024(en)
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ISO/FDIS 59010:2024(en)
Contents
Foreword . v
Introduction . vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Setting goals for the transition to a circular economy value creation model and its boundary . 6
4.1 Goal definition . 6
4.2 Understanding the current value creation model and value network of the organization . 6
4.3 Mapping the value chain and networks of flows . 8
4.4 Setting the boundary for addressing circularity . 8
4.5 Understanding current circularity performance . 9
4.6 Considering actions that contribute to a circular economy . 10
4.6.1 General . 10
4.6.2 Actions that create added value . 11
4.6.3 Actions that contribute to value retention . 13
4.6.4 Actions that contribute to value recovery . 15
4.6.5 Actions to regenerate ecosystems . 17
4.6.6 Actions to support a circular economy transition . 18
4.6.7 Guidance for resource management actions . 20
5 Determining a circular economy strategy . 21
5.1 Identifying gaps and opportunities . 21
5.2 Determining a circular economy strategy based on circular economy principles . 23
5.3 Addressing economic rationalization .
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