Significant findings included:
- 80% of participants said Circular Economy (CE) was part of their organisational strategy, but the majority did not have a circular plan in place or implemented;
- 98% see the need for the industry to change
- Lack of knowledge & awareness and capacity were the two biggest barriers to executing a CE informed business plan and value propositions within individual organisations
- However, the majority of participants said that their organisation does not offer circular economy related training
With the shortage of construction materials in the UK continuing to impact the industry, and likely for the foreseeable future, the need for us to build a more resilient and sustainable approach, and how we intend to do it has been brought into sharp focus.
Meanwhile “Build Back Better” the UK Government’s plan for growth, sets out plans to support growth through significant investment in infrastructure, skills and innovation, and comes with a vision to enable the transition to net zero in Britain. The implications of this survey in Scotland, on how we might build back better throughout the UK, are significant.
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