Holcim is leading the transition to circular building by recycling construction demolition materials into new solutions across all key metropolitan areas where we operate,” said Jan Jenisch, Chairman and CEO of Holcim. “With our world’s rapid urbanisation, cities are at the centre of the shift from a linear ‘take-make-waste’ economy to a circular ‘reduce-reuse-recycle’ one. Urban planning and investments providing an enabling regulatory environment are key levers cutting across the most advanced circular cities. Key indicators of circular cities include sustainable buildings with advanced certifications from LEED to BREEAM, broad-based use of renewable energy, people connected with many green mobility options, recycling hubs for materials to stay in use in closed loops, and access to nature with a high level of tree cover inside cities. It is followed by Seattle, US, Copenhagen, Denmark, Paris in France and Switzerland’s Zurich. London in the UK tops the list, driven by the city’s leadership in circular buildings and investment. In a circular economy, waste does not exist and products and raw materials are designed to be reused repeatedly. The barometer is put together by Holcim and Bloomberg Media. The Circular Cities Barometer showcasing the world’s top cities leading the transition from a linear to a circular economy has revealed the world’s most sustainable cities, with ‘green’ construction being a key metric.
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