Circular Economy
Use resources efficiently and increase added value
The circular economy is also becoming increasingly important in the real estate industry - driven by new regulatory requirements, rising investor expectations and growing pressure to reduce emissions and resource consumption. At the same time, many players are recognizing the economic opportunities: the use of recyclable materials, extended life cycles of building components and greater dismantling and recycling capability reduce costs in the long term, reduce dependencies on primary raw materials and strengthen competitiveness. Circular approaches also create new business models along the building life cycle - from circular design and material passports to take-back and reuse concepts. Last but not least, the recycling of materials is a key lever for decarbonizing the building sector.
At the same time, the industry faces the challenge of holistically anchoring circular principles and merging existing measures into an overall strategic direction. agradblue supports real estate companies in comprehensively understanding the potential of the circular economy and translating it into an integrated strategy that is appropriate for the company and its portfolio.
Depending on the degree of maturity of existing or planned initiatives, we develop individual solutions that address the specific requirements and framework conditions of our clients - from initial starting points to the implementation of circular processes throughout the entire life cycle of buildings.
Our expertise
agradblue has in-depth expertise in the circular economy in the real estate sector. We support both developers of new construction projects and portfolio holders in systematically integrating circular economy principles into the planning, construction and maintenance of real estate. Our integrated approach with an economic and engineering perspective enables us to look at individual measures on the building as well as the overall strategy of the company.
Our services include:
- Introduction of a company-wide measurement system to assess circularity
- Regulatory compliance support, including Circular Economy Action Plan, CSRD and EU Taxonomy
- Gap analysis of existing processes with regard to circular principles (9R)
- Development of a company-specific circular economy framework
- Creation of an action plan with concrete measures and KPIs for implementing the circular economy
- Integration of circular principles into the corporate strategy and anchoring in internal processes
- Development of a strategy for integrating suppliers into the circular economy
- Training and workshops to raise employee awareness of circular practices