Globally, the construction sector accounts for approximately one third of total material consumption, contributing to a threefold increase in global resource extraction since 1970. The circular economy offers a solution to eliminate 35% of construction waste, reduce pollution and circulate materials and assets at their highest value. It is also an essential enabler to decarbonization.
The Circular Buildings Coalition (CBC) has been established as a vehicle to coordinate built environment stakeholders to accelerate this transition. It is an initiative of Metabolic, Circle Economy, World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in collaboration with Arup, funded by the Laudes Foundation.
