Effects
Materials
This group of indicators shows the materials footprint of the (circular) 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,...
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, …
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...
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...
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
In order to successfully make the transition to a circular economy, companies must also do their part and implement...
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...
€ 17.8 billion
Turnover in the circular economy
This indicator measures the evolution of the turnover of circular companies in Flanders.
€ 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...
