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Similar to Scopes 1, 2, and 3 in the greenhouse gas (GHG) Protocol, the GCP defines Scopes A, B, C, and D:\u003C/p>\u003Cul id=\"\">\u003Cli id=\"\">Scope A: Flows to and from the environmental system\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Scope B: Flows entering and exiting the company \u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Scope C: Flows across the end-to-end value chain\u003C/li>\u003Cli id=\"\">Scope D: Flows within other parts of the economic system \u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp id=\"\">As the protocol launches, we explore how these scopes address today’s key challenges in circularity measurement and how businesses can leverage them for credible benchmarking and reporting. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Today’s circularity metrics are inconsistent, incomparable, and incomplete \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">One of the biggest challenges in circularity reporting today is the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.wbcsd.org/resources/gcp-landscape-analysis/?submitted=true\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">lack of standardised and comprehensive system boundaries\u003C/strong>\u003C/a>. This leads to inconsistent methodologies and confusion about what ‘circularity’ actually means. For example, the \u003Ca id=\"\" href=\"https://www.circularity-gap.world/2025\" target=\"_self\">\u003Cstrong id=\"\">\u003Cem id=\"\">Circularity Gap Report 2025\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/a> (CGR®) estimates global circularity at 6.9%, reflecting a macroeconomic perspective roughly aligned with Scope C. However, this figure is sometimes misinterpreted as an organisation’s recycled content rate, a metric more relevant to Scope B. Such misinterpretations highlight the need for clearer definitions and consistent boundaries to ensure credible and comparable circularity reporting. \u003C/p>\u003Cp id=\"\">Compounding the issue, many companies lack visibility beyond their immediate operations, making it difficult to trace material flows across complex, global supply chains. Limited collaboration and data exchange further hinder the ability to measure circularity holistically and accurately. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Compare and benchmark through the GCP scopes \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">By introducing Scopes A–D, the GCP marks an important step toward global comparability. These scopes enable companies to benchmark their performance against peers and industry standards, inform decision-making within their organisations, and support investors in assessing circular performance and setting thresholds or targets. This common language helps align circular metrics across value chains, making data more actionable and insights more meaningful.\u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Look beyond the company to drive systemic change \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">Measuring beyond a company’s own operations—through Scope C and Scope D—encourages systemic thinking. 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A preventative paint coating that extends the lifespan of ships reduces the need for new ship construction and the associated resource extraction. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3 id=\"\">Report sustainability performance with evidence \u003C/h3>\u003Cp id=\"\">By mapping material flows across the entire value chain and beyond, organisations can conduct evidence-based double materiality assessments to identify environmental and social hotspots. GCP reporting also supports regulatory compliance, particularly in Europe. 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