UNDRESS CIRCULARITY
Measuring Circular Impact - An assessment of the consumer electronics industry
Methodology and Guide for Practitioners
- April 29, 2025
This new report introduces the Circular Business Model Impact (CBMI), the first practical methodology to measure the real environmental impact of circular business models – focusing on the product use phase. Developed by Circularity in cooperation with Deloitte, Fraunhofer IZM, Systemiq and 12 industry partners, the report provides both industry insight and a practical step-by-step guide for companies to apply the methodology.
What to expect from this report
This new report introduces Circular Business Model Impact (CBMI), the first practical methodology to measure the real environmental impact of circular business models – focusing on the product use phase. Developed by Circularity in cooperation with Deloitte, Fraunhofer IZM, Systemiq and 12 industry partners, the report provides both industry insight and a practical step-by-step guide for companies to apply the methodology. The report contains a detailed case study of the consumer electronics industry and provides useful insights into the functioning of circular business models in this industry.What to expect from this report
- A new, data driven methodology to evaluate the environmental impact of circular business models – based on actual usage behavior of B2C and B2B customers
- A practical step-by-step guide for companies that want to make impact measurable and optimize their business model
- Real-world insights into how electronic devices are used, repaired and reused today, by B2C and B2B users
- A detailed case study for the assessment of second-hand and rental business models in consumer electronics