What get measured gets done - Etapp 2

Important results from the project

The objective of the project has been to develop and in reality test, indicators and measures to measure resource efficiency and circularity nationally and in operations, as well as to increase circularity. In all sub-projects, measures and indicators have been tested. Work methods to increase circularity and resource efficiency and tools to follow up the change have been developed. In several sub-projects, new data flows have been created to support tested measures and indicators. Much speaks for the fact that we were accurate in our title - What gets measured gets done.

Expected long term effects

With the national work, Sweden can take a major step forward in terms of indicators for circularity. Within the project follow-up methods have been worked out, but Statistics Norway lacks a mandate to continue the work, so the continuation is uncertain. The real estate industry and the school have measures and indicators, tools and methods for follow-up and interest has been raised to continue using and developing them. The mining industry has comparative key figures to measure development with and plans to continue the work. Concrete knowledge of circularity has increased.

Approach and implementation

The project has brought together organizations that otherwise would not have met and discussed circularity. A cohesive work package contained compilation, participation in SIS/ICO, continuous coordination and dissemination of knowledge between work packages. During the course of the project, experiences have been spread between the work packages through joint, planned occasions for the exchange of experiences. The work has had a broad anchoring in varied businesses and via one party´s participation in ISO´s work to develop a standard for measuring circularity.