1、Climate Governance and the Circular Economy:A Primer for BoardsW H I T E P A P E RO C T O B E R 2 0 2 3In collaboration with AccentureImages:Getty Images 2023 World Economic Forum.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,including p

2、hotocopying and recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system.Disclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project,insight area or interaction.The findings,interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative proc

3、ess facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum,nor the entirety of its Members,Partners or other stakeholders.ContentsForewordExecutive summaryIntroduction1 The circular economy2 Benefits for my organizati

4、on3 How to start4 A circular organization5 Measurement&reportingConclusionContributorsEndnotes3456891213141516Climate Governance and the Circular Economy:A Primer for Boards2Karina Litvack Ambassador and Founding Chairman Climate Governance InitiativeWesley Spindler Managing Director,Sustainability;

5、Global Circular Economy Lead AccentureClimate Governance and the Circular Economy:A Primer for BoardsOctober 2023ForewordDeveloped by the Climate Governance Initiative(CGI)in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and Accenture,this primer aims to equip board directors(“board directors”refers p

6、rimarily to non-executive board directors)with a practical understanding of the circular economy and how it can be applied to help their organizations achieve climate and environmental commitments while generating new business value and resiliency.This guidance will provide board directors with a co