Principles and terminology, transition of business models, measurement of circularity performance: these are the three themes of the ISO standards that have just been finalised, as announced by Afnor. These are the standards that will be used to enhance or initiate a circular strategy… at a time when circularity is becoming more and more of an obligatory loop.
Developed at France’s instigation, these three international voluntary standards are available in the Afnor collection.
NF ISO 59004
Circular economy - Vocabulary, principles and guidance for implementation
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.
• NF ISO 59004 is on sale in the Afnor shop from €130.78 (numeric format, 1 user).
NF ISO 59010
Circular economy - Guidance on the transition of business models and value networks
This document gives guidance for an organization seeking to transition its value creation models and value networks from linear to circular.
This document is applicable to any organization regardless of size, sector or region. • NF ISO 59010 is on sale in the Afnor shop from €108.34 (numeric format, 1 user).
NF ISO 59020
Circular economy - Measuring and assessing circularity performance …
