CSA Group Standards and Research Support the Transition toward the Circular Economy
At CSA Group, our vision of creating a better, safer, and more sustainable world is closely aligned with the principles of a circular economy, designed to minimize waste, maximize resource efficiency, and support a healthier environment. Recognizing the urgency of this transition, we have made circularity a strategic priority across all sectors in which we operate.
CSA Group is a global organization dedicated to safety, social good, and sustainability. We are a leader in North American Standards and in Testing, Inspection, and Certification around the world.
The mission of CSA Group’s not-for-profit Standards organization is to enhance the lives of Canadians through the advancement of standards in the public and private sectors. We are a leader in standards research, development, education, and advocacy. Our technical and management standards, developed with our more than 11,000 members, help improve safety, health, the environment, and economic efficiency in Canada and beyond.
Helping Canada mobilize the circular economy through standards
By establishing consensus on common language and definitions for circularity, providing frameworks for measuring and reporting circular performance, and promoting the adoption of circular practices, CSA Group standards help support the transition toward a more sustainable circular economy model.
“Circular Economy Month is an important reminder of our collective responsibility to design out waste and regenerate natural systems. It is also a great opportunity to celebrate our successes. This year, we celebrate meaningful progress across many economic sectors – from the successful launch of our first standard for reusable containers to the formation of new Technical Committees on Circularity in Construction, Food Loss and Waste, and the adoption of the ISO circular economy standards in Canada. These milestones reflect CSA Group’s ongoing commitment to building a resilient, resource-efficient circular future across various industries.” – Michael Leering, Director, Environment and Business Excellence Standards, CSA Group
Visit the CSA Group Circular Economy web page to learn more about CSA Group research and standards supporting:
Circularity in Construction
Recycling of Plastics
Reusable packaging
Food loss and waste mitigation
Recycling of EV batteries
Recovery of lithium and rare earth elements from waste
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