Issue |
E3S Web Conf.
Volume 436, 2023
4th International Conference on Environmental Design (ICED2023)
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Article Number | 05004 | |
Number of page(s) | 7 | |
Section | Entreprises - Environmental Economics - Circular Economy | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202343605004 | |
Published online | 11 October 2023 |
How does the circular economy contribute to the pursuit of Agenda 2030? A systematic literature review
1 Faculty of Economics, Niccolò Cusano University, Don Carlo Gnocchi 3 street, 00166, Rome, Italy
2 Department of Business studies, Roma Tre University, Silvio D’Amico 77 street, 00147, Rome, Italy
* Corresponding author: mariagiovina.pasca@unicusano.it
The present study aims to understand the current state of knowledge on how the circular economy contributes to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals, also analysing the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The paper develops a systematic literature review highlighting the bibliometric characteristics and summarizing the research gaps detecting potential implications and relevant insights for service literature. The results highlight that the CE has links to many of the SDGs as no poverty (SDG1), responsible consumption and production (SDG12), sustainable cities and communities (SDG11), and the promotion of inclusive and sustainable industrialization and innovation (SDG9). The European Union can pursue sustainable development by implementing initiatives that make an economy more circular. The pandemic has highlighted the close relationship existing among social, natural and economic systems. The analysis of the existing literature has highlighted that some circular economy indicators are correlated with some SDGs. For instance, sustainable product design (ecodesign, packaging, product optimization, durability, etc.) and citizen education to safeguard the environment and conserve resources are principles of the circular economy crucial for implementing the SDGs. The study provides policymakers, companies and researchers with insights to promote sustainable development.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2023
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