PATHWAYS TO A CIRCULAR ECONOMY - Port of Rotterdam

Creating a new futureBusiness is already engaged in the concept of the circulareconomy, and the four pathways presented in this reportdemonstrate what may be possible in the Rotterdam/Deltaregion, provided business engagement can be convertedto a preparedness to act. We present a ten-point actionplan that would enable business to take action:1 Establish leadership2 Generate community support3 Build knowledge4 Foster innovation to risk management5 Provide infrastructure6 Set rules and standards7 Provide finance on a supply chain basis8 Finance use, not ownership9 Create a more circular approach10 Enact supporting policyThe journey to a circular economy needs to start. Thisreport defines four pathways in the Rotterdam/Delta regionthat could, with the right enabling environment, capitaliseon business’ willingness to build a circular economy.We are ready to walk down these pathways and we inviteyou to join us.Coert BeermanCEO Rabobank RotterdamHans SmitsCEO Port of Rotterdam6/73PORT OF ROTTERDAM / RABOBANKPATHWAYS TO A CIRCULAR ECONOMY