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Our impact at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

For 15 years, we've worked with businesses and policymakers to propel the circular economycircular economyA systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. It is based on three principles, driven by design: eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature. from a bold idea to a proven solution. For example, over 100 countries now have circular economy strategies in place. What sets the Foundation apart is our ability to connect rigorous, science-based research with the people, partnerships, and investments needed to drive action at scale.

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In numbers

2 trillion plastic bags equivalent virgin plastic that has been avoided through our efforts

6% reduction in virgin plastic use between 2018 and 2024 by businesses that joined our Global Commitment, compared to 13% growth across the rest of the market

8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions have been avoided by Global Commitment signatories

13 leading brands have committed to scaling revenue from circular business models through our industry-leading The Fashion ReModel demonstration project

4 times faster speed The Fashion ReModel participants are growing revenue from resale, rental, repair, and remaking compared to their overall revenue

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Waves of impact

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Annual Impact Report and Consolidated Accounts: September 2024 to August 2025

15 years ago we set out to prove that a circular economy could work at scale.

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Partnership is not peripheral to our work: it is the work.

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