Driving the transition to a new economy
Circle Economy is leading the transition to a circular economy—one that designs out waste, keeps materials in use, regenerates nature, and creates lasting value for people and the planet.
Who we are
Circle Economy is a non-profit organisation founded in 2011 and based in Amsterdam. Our vision is an economic system that ensures the planet and all people can thrive. We work with partners worldwide, equipping them with the insights, strategies, and tools to accelerate the circular economy transition.
‘It is time to use our collective intelligence to redesign our way of working before we reach a point of no return. At Circle Economy, we look to nature for inspiration since it is, in itself, a perfect circle’.
What we do
Our international team combines research, data analysis, advisory services, and capacity-building programmes across four focus areas: finance, cities, employment, and value chains. Circle Economy is the organisation behind the Circularity Gap Report (CGR®), the leading global benchmark for measuring and tracking circularity.
Our people
Hilde van Duijn
CEO, Circle Economy
Hilde van Duijn leads the Circle Economy Foundation in accelerating the global transition to a circular economy. With 20 years of experience in sustainability, policy, and strategy, she’s an expert in driving systems change through multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Before joining Circle Economy, Hilde spearheaded impact initiatives in the textiles and cotton sectors, advised governments and international organisations, and forged cross-industry partnerships worldwide.
We’re a passionate, international team of 60+ people, united by a shared mission: doubling global circularity by 2032. Guided by our core values—collaboration, transformation, belonging, and courage—we work across sectors and geographies to drive real-world impact.
Working with us means being part of a purpose-driven, values-led environment where your ideas and expertise help shape systems change. You'll collaborate with change makers from around the world, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and help build a more regenerative, resilient future.
Code of ethics
Circle Economy’s Code of Ethics acts as the organisation’s constitution. Its purpose is to provide wide-ranging and non-specific guidance to influence decision-making, enable employees to make appropriate decisions and engage in acceptable behaviour that supports our mission.
Gender equality plan
Equality of opportunity is an integral value to Circle Economy to ensure fair access and equity for all of its employees. That is why Circle Economy does not tolerate any discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality and ethnicity.