Resourcing the world SEARCH IRELAND #LivingCircular ABOUT US SECTORS SERVICES MEDIA CAREERS CONTACT US The Circular Revolution The opportunity for Ireland from the Circular Economy Home ABOUT US Veolia in Ireland The Circular Revolution At Veolia, we know the world is facing an enormous challenge. Demand for raw materials has seen exponential growth with a fast-expanding global population and rising standards of living. Yet the resources on which we all rely are depleting fast. When Veolia commissioned this report, we were convinced that there were gains to be made from Ireland’s businesses thinking circular. However, the findings have far exceeded our expectations of the contribution that the circular economy could make in terms of GDP and employment. €1.65 billion and 5,000 jobs, with particular opportunities in the plastic sector, makes a compelling business case for change. Veolia too is poised for growth as we expect to create up to 300 jobs over the next five years. How the circular economy will boost GDP The circular economy can contribute €1.65 billion to GDP and create 5,000 new jobs. The circular economy is the industrial revolution for a new generation. A business model that enables the economy to grow, while minimising the amount of virgin resources that are extracted. But the focus is no longer just environmental, it’s all about the bottom line. The circular economy saves resources and saves money. A catalyst for ‘free growth’ that requires no Government or external funding, just a change of mindset. An Imperial College London report, commissioned on our behalf, outlines the business case for adopting a circular economy. The results demonstrate that using resources in a closed loop system has the potential to contribute €1.65 billion (0.7%) of GDP and create 5,000 new jobs in Ireland. Download our report PDF The Circular Revolution in Ireland Legal notice Privacy Policy Cookies Policy Site Map Supplier Information © 2021 Veolia We use cookies in order to improve site performance, offer you a better browsing experience and enable you to easily share content. Cookies are pieces of information stored on your computer in simple text files which our server can read and record. These files do not contain any sensitive information. By continuing to browse our site, you agree to the use of cookies. MORE DETAILS Necessary Necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our system. Preferences Enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. Marketing Enable the website to collect specific data useful for marketing actions. DISMISS ALL (EXCEPT NECESSARY) SAVE PREFERENCES ACCEPT ALL COOKIES