Measuring circularity from a systemic perspective and along the entire value chain

The event will focus on the measurement of the circular economy, a topic of growing relevance at various levels: system, sector, supply chain, enterprise and product. Following the success of the four previous editions in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, this year's workshop will once again examine the evolution of circularity measurement, taking into account the development of national and international legislative standards and the spread of new experiences across different sectors.
Specifically, this year the focus will be on methods and processes to guarantee the market and Stakeholders the provenance, quality and environmental impact of materials and resources derived from recycling and reuse supply chains, using innovative tools based on third-party certification systems and scientifically robust calculation methodologies (such as LCA-based ones).
The workshop aims to present an overview of the various national and international approaches, and then explore the usefulness of measurement methods with companies and associations that have made use of these different approaches and can contribute to the refinement of the available tools.

Session Chairs

Marco Frey, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies
Claudia Brunori, ENEA - Department of Sustainability, Circularity and Climate Change Adaptation of Production and Territorial Systems

Program

10.30 Introduction
Marco Frey, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies

Session: The evolution of international initiatives related to the measurement of the circular economy

10.45 Technical standards for measuring circularity within national and international initiatives for the standardisation of the circular economy
Laura Cutaia, ENEA - UNI 57 CT Chair

11.00 Measuring circularity and accelerating its implementation: challenges and opportunities
Maria Teresa Borzacchiello, JRC European Commission

11.15 Ecodesign and traceability in the service of circularity
Fabio Iraldo, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies

11.30 Ecodesign, environmental certifications and measurement of circularity in the textile sector
Enrico Cancila, Arter

11.45 The REMADE label for recycled content in products
Simona Faccioli, REMADE Foundation

12.00 The Itelyum experience
Marco Codognola, Itelyum

12.10 Measuring circularity in the chemical sector
Enrico Brena, Federchimica

12.20 Measuring circularity through LCA in the steel sector
Federico Rossi, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies

12.25 Measuring to reduce the environmental impact of packaging solutions in the fruit and vegetable sector from a circular economy perspective
Giulio Corsi, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies

12.30 Discussion and closing remarks by the Session Chairs