| Title | Policies as Drivers for Circular Economy in the Construction Sector in the Nordics |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 251 |
| Authors | zu Castell-Rüdenhausen, M; Wahlström, M; Astrup, TF; Jensen, C; Oberender, A; Johansson, P; Waerner, ER |
| Title | Policies as Drivers for Circular Economy in the Construction Sector in the Nordics |
| Year | 2021 |
| Published | Sustainability, 13, 16 |
| Abstract | A circular economy (CE) represents the key alternative to the linear 'take-make-consume-dispose' economic model, that still predominates in the construction sector. This study investigates how policies support CE-focused businesses in the construction sector in the Nordics. A literature review, the creation of a database, a review of Nordic actors with a CE focus, and targeted interviews with actors across the value chain of the construction sector in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden enabled us to benchmark the CE policy landscape and assess how CE policies at different levels support CE business models in the construction sector. The results show that the construction sector is well represented in the CE policy frameworks and that many business opportunities are created when national and local policies are put into practice. The implementation of policies is mainly done via three key concepts, i.e., planning, requirements for sustainable constructions, and requirements for public procurement. It can be concluded that policies are drivers for the implementation of a CE and support CE business models in the Nordics. |
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