ISO 59004

Circular economy — Vocabulary, principles and guidance for implementation

General information

Current stage: 60.00 Standard under publication Apr 17, 2024

Originator: ISO

Owner: ISO/TC 323 Circular economy

Type: International Standard

ICS: 01.040.13 Environment. Health protection. Safety (Vocabularies) | 13.020.20 Environmental economics. Sustainability | 01.040.03 Services. Company organization, management and quality. Administration. Transport. Sociology (Vocabularies) | 03.100.01 Company organization and management in general

Scope

This document defines key terms, establishes a vision and principles for a circular economy, and gives guidance, including possible actions, for an organization to implement.
It is applicable to organizations seeking to understand and commit or contribute to a circular economy while contributing to sustainable development. These organizations can be either private or public, acting individually or collectively, regardless of type or size, and located in any jurisdiction, or position within a specific value chain or value network.

Life cycle

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ISO 59004
60.00 Standard under publication
Apr 17, 2024