Circular Economy Leadership Canada (CELC) creates the knowledge, networks, and opportunities that accelerate circular innovation across Canada’s economy.

The challenge and opportunity

As the costs of our products increase–from food to clothing, housing to cars–waste is a luxury no one can afford. It’s clear that inefficient supply chains are more vulnerable to disruption–carrying greater environmental and social liabilities, as well as business risk. Every sector is grappling with the unsustainable costs of “business as usual.” Rising populations and competition for resources make revamping Canada’s industries and supply chains all the more urgent.

What’s needed is a new model that rethinks production processes, supply chains, material resource use, and consumption patterns. Rising to this challenge is one of the most critical opportunities of our time.

Our approach

The good news is, businesses and industries are already starting to embrace a new approach called the ‘circular economy.’ It presents a multi-trillion dollar global opportunity to eliminate waste, improve productivity, enhance competitiveness and maximize value. CELC unites leaders across Canada’s diverse sectors to collaborate, innovate, and advance real-world circular solutions. We work to advance critical enablers for circularity across all sectors, as well as undertake deep dive projects in strategic sectors–from critical metals and minerals, to agrifood, to construction and real estate.

Leveraging the research and policy expertise of the Smart Prosperity Institute, our goal is to help retain the highest value from Canada’s resources through designing out waste and supporting innovative business models focused on optimal material use, re-use, repair, refurbishment, recycling, and regeneration.

Together, we’re creating more resilient and prosperous businesses and communities across Canada.

Contact Paul Shorthouse, Managing Director, for more information: [email protected]