Effects

Materials

This group of indicators shows the materials footprint of the (circular) economy.
Raw Material Input (RMI) of the Flemish economy
642.4 million tonnes

Raw Material Input (RMI) of the Flemish economy

The Raw Material Input (RMI) is the material footprint of the Flemish economy: it represents the entire material basis,...
Material footprint of Flemish consumption (RMC)
190.8 million tonnes

Material footprint of Flemish consumption (RMC)

Raw Material Consumption (RMC) is the material footprint of Flemish consumption. This indicator reflects the entire material base, including...

Environment

This group of indicators shows the ecological effects of the (circular) economy: on soil, climate, …
Use of space
28.5% built-up area

Use of space

This indicator shows how space is used in Flanders and paints a picture of the building density and amount...
Carbon footprint of Flemish consumption
14.2 t CO₂-eq./cap

Carbon footprint of Flemish consumption

The carbon footprint (CF) of a country’s or region’s consumption includes all greenhouse gas emissions that arise worldwide as...
Soil contamination and remediation
4,108 soil remediations

Soil contamination and remediation

Soil is contaminated by all kinds of human activities involving environmentally hazardous materials such as heavy metals, organic substances...

Socio-economic

This group of indicators shows the socio-economic effects of the circular economy: jobs, business turnover, business models…
Implementation of circular economy strategies by companies

Implementation of circular economy strategies by companies

In order to successfully make the transition to a circular economy, companies must also do their part and implement...
Employment in the circular economy
43,261 employees

Employment in the circular economy

This indicator measures the evolution of employment in the circular economy in Flanders. It is therefore about the circular...
Turnover in the circular economy
€ 17.8 billion

Turnover in the circular economy

This indicator measures the evolution of the turnover of circular companies in Flanders.
Scope of reuse centres
€ 61.0 million

Scope of reuse centres

Reuse centres are places where unwanted items get a new lease of life. They play an important role in...