Circularity Index 2026: The Reality Behind DAX40's Circular Economy Claims
Free comprehensive analysis revealing which strategies work, who leads, and where the gaps remain in Germany’s circular transformation.
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What’s Inside:
✓Complete performance analysis of all 40 DAX companies across 22 circular economy indicators
✓6 industry-specific pathways with tailored circular strategies and actionable recommendations
✓Best practice case studies from GEA Group, Deutsche Telekom, Beiersdorf, and RWE
✓Gap analysis showing which R-strategies remain completely unused across entire industries
Published by Handelsblatt
From Index Insights to Measurable Outcomes
We take the key findings from the Circularity Index 2026 and build the systems and strategies that deliver guaranteed commercial results.
| The Insight (The Problem You Already Know) | The Outcome (The Profitable Solution) |
| Stuck on Materials, Zero on Value Retention | Unlock New Revenue Streams |
| The Index reveals many companies score zero on Value Retention (Repair, Refurbish, Remanufacture). Your focus on recycled content is missing the biggest opportunity. | We design and launch profitable Reuse, Repair, and Rental/Subscription models that capture value from used items, generate new service revenue, and extend product lifetime. |
| Lack of Business Model Transformation | Future-Proof Your Supply Chain |
| Companies are systematically avoiding strategic commitments on business model transformation. This leaves you exposed to crisis and price volatility. | Implement a systematic approach to preserving value that makes your business more resilient to crises and resource price fluctuations. |
| The Target Gap | Establish Executive-Level KPIs |
| Nearly half of the DAX40 companies analyzed still lack a clear quantitative circularity target. No targets, no performance. | We help you define clear, data-driven circularity KPIs that your board, investors, and operations team can align on, ensuring circularity becomes a key driver of financial performance, not just a compliance metric. |
Read the Latest Editions
The Circularity Index is INDEED Innovation’s ongoing research series benchmarking circular economy progress among leading corporations.
2024 EU Circularity Index
- Focus on DAX 40 companies and their circularity goals
- Alignment with the EU Green Deal and sustainable development metrics
2024 USA Circularity Index
- A look at how US firms are evolving towards circular models
- Highlights key differences and common challenges across continents
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