Circular Economy KPI Metrics Guide 2026
Measuring circular economy performance requires standardized metrics. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) help companies track progress toward circularity goals.
Material Circularity Metrics
- Material Circularity Indicator (MCI): Ellen MacArthur Foundation
- Circularity Rate: Percentage of materials in circular use
- Recycled Content Percentage: PCR in products
Environmental Metrics
- Carbon footprint reduction
- Energy savings vs virgin production
- Waste diverted from landfill
Economic Metrics
- Circular revenue share
- Resource productivity
- Innovation investment
Reporting Frameworks
- GRI Standards
- Ellen MacArthur Foundation
- Circle Economy methodology
Conclusion
Standardized KPIs enable meaningful comparison and continuous improvement in circular economy performance.