Circular Economy Consulting
by the German Federal Association for Sustainability
For future-proof business models, organisations and value chains
Fit for future
The German Federal Association for Sustainability supports companies, organisations and public institutions in planning and implementing the transition from linear structures to circular value creation.
Our consulting combines sustainability, business model development, qualification and transformation support. The aim is not a single sustainability project, but a resilient system that saves resources, reduces dependencies and creates future viability.
Why Circular Economy matters now
Circular Economy provides concrete answers to these questions. It connects resource efficiency, product development, procurement, use, take-back, reuse and new forms of value creation. This makes it a key element for future-proof organisations.
From linear structures to circular value creation
Circular value creation starts earlier. Products, materials and processes are designed in a way that allows resources to be used for longer, reused, repaired, refurbished or returned to cycles.
This is not only a technical or production-related issue. It also affects strategy, business models, procurement, communication, qualification and cooperation.
Our consulting areas
Circular Economy Check
We analyse where your organisation stands today. We look at products, services, material flows, processes, procurement, supply chains, waste streams, competencies and existing sustainability activities. The aim is to create a clear picture of your starting point.
Circular Economy Strategy
Together with you, we develop a viable strategy for circular value creation. This includes objectives, fields of action, priorities, responsibilities and a realistic roadmap for implementation.
Circular Business Models
We examine which business models fit your organisation. These may include reuse, repair, refurbishment, take-back systems, product-as-a-service, secondary raw materials or regional circular value chains.
Procurement & Supply Chains
Circular Economy often starts with procurement. We support you in developing criteria for circular procurement, supplier communication and reliable value chain partnerships.
Pilot Projects & Implementation
Strategy alone is not enough. We help define, implement and evaluate concrete pilot projects. This makes Circular Economy practical, visible and easier to connect with internal processes.
Qualification & Internal Participation
Transformation only succeeds when people understand it and are able to contribute. That is why we combine consulting with qualification. We support managers, employees and project teams in applying Circular Economy to their own work.
Who our consulting is for
They are particularly relevant for organisations that want to make their business models, products, services, procurement or value chains fit for the future. We also support organisations that are taking their first steps and need orientation.
Our approach
We work in a practical, systemic and participatory way.
The starting point is a shared understanding of your current situation. We then develop clear goals with you, prioritise fields of action and translate them into concrete steps. We make sure that the measures fit your organisation, your resources and your actual implementation capacity.
Our aim is not to produce a concept that remains on paper. Our aim is to support a process that can be understood, accepted and implemented.
What you receive
Depending on the assignment, you receive a Circular Economy Check, a strategic roadmap, concrete recommendations for action, a concept for circular business models, ideas for pilot projects, training formats or a basis for internal and external communication.
The key point is: you do not receive a general sustainability analysis. You receive concrete guidance for the transition to circular value creation.
Why us?
The German Federal Association for Sustainability combines sustainability expertise with experience in education, organisational development, project work and transformation.
We do not see Circular Economy as a purely technical topic. For us, it is a systemic approach. It affects markets, organisations, competencies, cooperation and social responsibility.
This combination shapes our consulting approach. We do not only support the question of what needs to change. We also support the question of how change can actually succeed within an organisation.
Would you like to explore whether Circular Economy is a meaningful next step for your organisation?