The global benchmark for circularity
Circle Economy launched the first Circularity Gap Report (CGR®) in 2018 to address a critical gap: the lack of robust metrics to drive meaningful action. Published annually, CGR Global provides a clear, data-driven view of the global circular economy while diving deeper into the areas where progress is most urgent or momentum is building. From establishing the first global baseline to exploring industry and country-level insights, each edition sharpens the focus on where change can, and must, happen.
CGR 2025
CGR 2025 delivers the definitive 'report card' on the global economy's circularity, revealing a critical truth: despite small steps forward, global circularity is still alarmingly moving in reverse, leaving us far from a passing grade. This urgent analysis not only exposes this widening gap but also highlights the essential need for science-based targets to drive the immediate, systemic change required to secure a sustainable future.
CGR 2024
CGR 2024 provides a roadmap to halt the continuous decline of global circularity and drive systemic change. Shifting focus from diagnosis to practical implementation, the report pinpoints the three key enablers of transition: policy, finance, and labour. It delivers concrete strategies for governments and industry leaders to unlock capital, roll out impactful policies, and close the skills gap, ensuring the transition is both fast and just for all countries.
CGR 2023
CGR 2023 provides a framework for navigating the path toward a just and sustainable global future. It provides an assessment of the global economy's reliance on material resources, measuring our use against humanity's urgent needs and the planet's ecological limits. The report then provides strategic direction, identifying key circular solutions across vital systems and offering tailored guidance on how diverse nations can leverage these actions to ensure widespread wellbeing while operating safely within our planetary boundaries.
