This comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration of circular economy (CE) principles within the manufacturing industry. Participants will learn innovative strategies to integrate CE principles into resource value chains, bridging the demand gap, advancing sustainable practices, and maximising value creation.

Course Structure:

1. Conceptual Foundation: Core principles, frameworks, and essential concepts of circular economy
2. Practical Application: Real-world case studies and scenarios demonstrating effective implementation

3. Integration and Strategy: Skills for embedding circular economy principles into business operations, decision-making, and company culture.

    

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will:

• Understand core concepts like the value hill and R-ladder
• Navigate global regulations affecting the manufacturing industry
• Analyze global resource outlooks and decouple economic growth from resource consumption
• Discover real-world CE applications across the manufacturing value chain

• Learn about zero waste manufacturing, remanufacturing, modularity, and sustainable materials.

   

Target Audience:

• Sustainability Professionals
• Manufacturing Executives and Managers
• Environmental Professionals
• Supply Chain Professionals

The course covers:

• Fundamentals of Circular Economy in Manufacturing
• Regulatory landscape including CBAM, carbon pricing, and Extended Producer Responsibility
• Future-proofing strategies and global resource outlooks
• Practical applications of CE across the entire manufacturing value chain
• Circular design principles, including zero waste manufacturing, remanufacturing, modularity, and sustainable materials

This course offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, empowering participants to drive positive change towards a sustainable and circular future in the manufacturing industry. It provides actionable strategies that can be immediately implemented in professional roles.

No prior knowledge of circularity is required. The program caters to individuals at various levels of familiarity with the circular economy.