The world is changing fast. And the pressure to adapt is growing, from trade and technology to governance and environment. For businesses to stay competitive in the long term, they need to rethink how resources are used and value is created. The circular economy offers real opportunity, but scaling at pace requires a coordinated effort.
Through our Network, businesses are coming together to turn that opportunity into systemic change. They collaborate on innovative solutions and policy advocacy in plastics and packaging, critical minerals, and retail to make 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. a reality that generates long-term value.
What is the Network?
Our Network is a pioneering global community committed to tackling the world’s most urgent problems by transforming markets. We convene businesses, policymakers, and financial institutions to change business practice, reshape how markets operate, and deliver circular economy solutions at scale.
Who is in the Network?
From businesses and thought leaders to policy institutions and cities, our Network comprises an international group of circular economy catalysts, driven by the power of collaborative action. Our Network is suitable for organisations with the ambition and strategic expertise to propel the circular economy transition forward. It has three tiers: Member, Partner, and Strategic Partner.
Why should I join?
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is the world’s leading authority on the circular economy. It brings together the largest collective of businesses, policymakers, innovators, and NGOs to accelerate the circular economy transition. Our Network is integral to this, and as part of it, you’ll help shape and scale solutions to some of today’s most urgent challenges.
We are uniquely positioned to:
identify the systemic barriers where progress is stuck and what’s needed to unlock it
mobilise evidence-based business and policy action to tackle those barriers at the local, regional, and global levels
convene collaborative projects and partnerships that create the conditions for circular economy implementation at scale.
Join the world’s most influential circular economy network
Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy that benefits people, business, and the natural world. We do this by developing evidence-based solutions and providing unique networking opportunities across industries and regions. The circular economy eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials at their highest value, and regenerates nature, all by design. Built on these principles, the circular economy is a resilient system that positively impacts people and the planet while creating economic opportunity. It provides the tools to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, while growing prosperity, jobs, and resilience.
The opportunities
Once part of the Network, you’ll gain access to a range of opportunities designed to help advance your organisation’s circular economy goals. We work closely with you ensure participation is valuable, relevant, and actionable.You’ll have the tools and support to:
activate your organisation and build internal understanding
collaborate across industry to change business practices and overcome shared barriers
contribute to enabling conditions through joint action on policy, design, and investment
strengthen circular leadership.
By working with us, you’ll learn from pioneers in the field, explore tangible solutions to real challenges, and move from the “why” to the “how”. Our Network offers access to leading insight, peer learning, and partnerships that help circular economy solutions gain traction and scale.
Become a frontrunner in the circular economy transition and help solve the greatest challenges of our time.
