Evaluation
Circular economy and design thinkingObjectives
- Embed sustainability in quality assurance/monitoring processes building on “circular economy” and “design thinking” principles
- Upskilling managers in the field of sustainable quality assurance and project monitoring
Green Value indicator
- CO2 saving
- Total Material Consumption
- Environmentally Weighted Material Consumption
Explanation
Project implementation and quality assurance can be redesigned to create sustainable, resilient, long-lasting value in the circular economy. Circular sourcing of goods and services can be based on cooperation with partners and can add quality to project activities. Design thinking will help you assess the organisation’s internal processes and projects in depth, including questioning pre-existing operational modes.Should you accept the challenge, you can find pedagogical resources suitable for trainers and facilitators operating inside organisations with the aim to raise awareness of sustainability in process monitoring and implementation within an organisation.
PROS/CONS of the action
Pros:- Circular economy principles will be better understood and embedded in project management
- Sets a communal standard for sustainability thanks to circular economy and circular sourcing
- Upskills competences of managers/staff and volunteers within an organisation/company
- Requires accurate planning to fit internal training during working hours
- Regular updates of current knowledge may be time consuming
- Actual impact on sustainability may be perceived only in the long run
Certified
Not CertifiedLink to useful sources
Circular Sourcing https://gatecconsulting.comCircular Strategies Workshop https://assets.website-files.com
The Circular Design Guide www.circulardesignguide.com
