AI-InnoScEnCE · Horizon Europe

Yes, I am informed and knowledgeable Partially, I have some unsystematic information I don't know anything about it

Circularity is a core part of our mission and the products/services we offer We understand the concepts and have started exploring how to apply them in our business We are aware of it but haven't discussed necessary actions or steps I've heard the term but don't think it applies to our organisation I had never heard of the circular economy before today

Introducing technology that reduces waste/pollution Applying waste elimination measures Sharing labour, assets or equipment with another organisation Developing a more sustainable supply chain Redesigning products/services to reduce environmental impact Conducting life cycle analysis studies of products/services Reducing the use of primary natural resources Offering customers repair, regeneration and recovery services Introducing product take-back schemes Registering production as ecological/circular Setting recycling/reuse targets Carrying out education/awareness/advocacy activities for the circular economy Searching for alternatives to eco-unfriendly products Developing and implementing sustainable development measures Applying financial measures/cost savings to increase business circularity Other (please specify) Our company DOES NOT IMPLEMENT these practices

Potential cost savings Help meet sustainability goals/strategy Environmental protection Meeting community/public expectations Leadership team steers in that direction Increased demand from existing customers Government incentives to adopt circular practices Meeting expected regulatory requirements Increased availability of recycling infrastructure Addressing supply chain/material scarcity risks Improving brand reputation Meeting shareholder/investor expectations Growing access to new/expanding markets Increased access to capital None of these

High costs No immediate reason for change Lack of financial support to offset costs Lack of internal skills/capacity Lack of support/capacity from suppliers Not clear where to start/what to do Technological limitations Lack of government support Concerned about maintaining quality I don't know enough to identify barriers None — I see no barriers

Collaboration/stakeholder engagement Innovation, creativity and problem solving Assessment/current state analysis Sustainability expertise Systems thinking Data analysis/modelling Communication/storytelling Research and development expertise Business model awareness Agility (flexibility) None of these/not sure

Exploring/developing partnerships Understanding available government support Understanding circular business models How circularity integrates into the supply chain Existing technical solutions What other organisations in my region/industry are doing Introduction to the circular economy Alternative suppliers/sources How to conduct a waste audit How to complete a product lifecycle analysis How to carry out a business circularity assessment Nothing specific/not sure

Trade/sector association(s) Peer/professional networks Internal sources/staff research and expertise Regulatory agencies Other None of these Unsure

Agriculture (crop/plant production) Livestock farming (animal husbandry) Industrial production (manufacturing) Services Trade/Commerce Local Public Administration NGO / Public Association

Up to 9 10 - 49 50 - 249 More than 250

Up to 18 million lei Up to 50 million lei Up to 100 million lei Over 100 million lei

Up to 5 years 5-10 years Over 10 years