ISO/FDIS 59010:2024 Circular economy — Guidance on the transition of business models and value networks

ISO 59010 provides guidance for organizations wishing to transition their value creation models and networks from a linear to a circular framework. This standard focuses on business-oriented strategies to implement circular economy practices at both organizational and inter-organizational levels. It complements ISO 59004 by offering more detailed guidance on assessing current value creation models, mapping value chains and value networks, and developing strategies for circularity. ISO 59010 is designed to help organizations make this transition effectively, contributing to sustainable business practices and a resilient global economy. Foreword Introduction 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Setting goals for the transition to a circular economy value creation model and its boundary 4.1 Goal definition 4.2 Understanding the current value creation model and value network of the organization 4.3 Mapping the value chain and networks of flows 4.4 Setting the boundary for addressing circularity 4.5 Understanding current circularity performance 4.6 Considering actions that contribute to a circular economy 4.6.1 General 4.6.2 Actions that create added value 4.6.3 Actions that contribute to value retention 4.6.4 Actions that contribute to value recovery 4.6.5 Actions to regenerate ecosystems 4.6.6 Actions to support a circular economy transition 4.6.7 Guidance for resource management actions 5 Determining a circular economy strategy 5.1 Identifying gaps and opportunities 5.2 Determining a circular economy strategy based on circular economy principles 5.3 Addressing economic rationalization 6 Transitioning the value creation model of an organization towards circularity 6.1 Developing a plan 6.2 Reviewing the elements of the value creation model in light of desired changes 6.2.1 General 6.2.2 Value proposition 6.2.3 Key activities 6.2.4 Key business resources 6.2.5 Customer segment 6.2.6 Customer relationships 6.2.7 Channels 6.2.8 Costs 6.2.9 Revenue streams 6.2.10 Key partners 6.2.11 Other elements external to the organization 6.2.12 Other considerations 7 Transitioning a value network towards circularity 7.1 General 7.2 Establishing shared objectives, strategy and plan 7.3 Implementing appropriate value network governance 7.4 Leveraging or establishing shared infrastructures (physical and digital) 8 Reviewing and monitoring for continuous improvement 8.1 Measuring and assessing circularity performance 8.2 Improving the value creation model of the organization 8.3 Improving the value network Annex€A (informative) Supplementary examples Bibliography