Circular Economy Indicators

Circular Economy – Material Flows Indicators

Provides economy-wide material flow accounts, including Domestic Material Consumption (DMC), resource productivity, recycling rates, and waste generation. Includes downloadable datasets and visualization tools (Sankey diagrams).

Statistical Database / Indicators

European Commission, Eurostat. (n.d.). Circular economy – material flows.

Towards Circular Economy Metrics: A Systematic Review

Systematic review evaluating key CE measurement methodologies including Material Flow Analysis (MFA), Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), the Circularity Index (CI), and the Circular-Based Quantity Assessment Tool (C.Q.A.T.). Discusses the introduction of ISO 59020 as a milestone in standardizing circularity assessment. Useful for researchers and practitioners building monitoring frameworks.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Blasi, S., & Ganzaroli, A. (2025). Towards circular economy metrics: A systematic review. Circular Economy and Sustainability.

Material Circularity Indicator (MCI) — Ellen MacArthur Foundation

ntroduces the Material Circularity Indicator (MCI), a quantitative tool that measures the extent to which linear material flows are minimized in a product’s lifecycle. Combines restorative flow measures with risk indicators. Practical for enterprises assessing product-level circularity and for researchers developing MSME-level measurement tools.

Technical Tool / Methodology

Blasi, S., & Ganzaroli, A. (2025). Towards circular economy metrics: A systematic review. Circular Economy and Sustainability.

Circular Transition Indicators v4.0

Provides a business-oriented framework for measuring material circularity, water circularity, renewable energy, value retention, and circular revenue. Includes formulas and guidance that can inform MSME dashboards and enterprise monitoring tools.

Measurement Framework / Guide

Council for Sustainable Development. (2023). Circular transition indicators v4.0.

An International Review of National and Subnational Circular Economy Monitoring Frameworks

Compares circular economy monitoring systems used by countries, regions, and cities. Useful for selecting indicators for Philippine national and local monitoring while recognizing differences among material-flow, socioeconomic, and policy indicators.

Comparative Policy Report

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. (2024). An international review of national and subnational circular economy monitoring frameworks.

Key Elements in Assessing Circular Economy Implementation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Proposes key elements for assessing circular economy implementation in SMEs, connecting environmental management practices with circularity. Useful for developing enterprise diagnostic questions and maturity indicators.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Article

Prieto-Sandoval, V., Jaca, C., Santos, J., Baumgartner, R. J., & Ormazabal, M. (2019). Key elements in assessing circular economy implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises. Business Strategy and the Environment, 28(8), 1525–1534. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.2210