Unlocking the $4.5T value trapped in waste, reuse, and regeneration.
The Challenge
The circular economy is built around creating a closed-loop system for the production and consumption of goods where waste and pollution are minimised and resources are conserved. Yet only 8.6% of the global economy operates on circular principles (Circularity Gap Report, 2024).
BwB works with cities and foundations to identify financial solutions where the value created by the circular economy forms a compelling part of the overall business case leveraging our impact investment network and Built Environment expertise.
Our Approach
Quantify the economic value created by circular economy flows within a city or system waste reduction, resource recovery, employment, and co-benefit modelling.
Identify and design financial solutions where circular value forms a compelling business case impact bonds, blended facilities, and CE-specific investment vehicles.
Structure investment vehicles tailored to circular economy projects from single-project bonds to multi-asset CE funds with gender equality provisions.
Track Record
BwB worked with European cities and foundations to identify financial solutions where the value created by circular economy flows formed a compelling investment case. Our work covered city-wide circular economy project pipeline assessment, deal engine brokerage, technical and financial baseline assessments, and the structuring of four pilot investment activities under a Closed-loop City Resource Investment (CCRI) mechanism advancing bankability of high-impact, high-risk circular economy projects.
Recognising that women account for a significant portion of circular economy workforces, BwB drafted a gender equality plan for a circular economy project to ensure the voices and considerations of women were adequately considered and reflected in all project activities integrating gender lens investing principles directly into circular economy finance structures.
Talk to our Circular Economy Finance team. BwB works with cities, foundations, and waste management enterprises.