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Survey: Circular Economy
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1. Before today, have you heard, seen or read anything about circularity or the circular economy?
Yes, I am informed and knowledgeable
70.8% 17
I don't know anything about it
20.8% 5
Partially, I have some unsystematic information
8.3% 2
Based on 24 responses
2. Which statement best describes your level of awareness and understanding of the circular economy?
Circularity is a core part of our mission and the products/services we offer
34.8% 8
I've heard the term but don't think it applies to our organisation
21.7% 5
We understand the concepts and have started exploring how to apply them in our business
17.4% 4
I had never heard of the circular economy before today
17.4% 4
We are aware of it but haven't discussed necessary actions or steps
8.7% 2
Based on 23 responses
3. Which, if any, circular economy practices or initiatives has your company adopted?
Redesigning products/services to reduce environmental impact
15.1% 8
Introducing technology that reduces waste/pollution
11.3% 6
Developing and implementing sustainable development measures
11.3% 6
Developing a more sustainable supply chain
7.5% 4
Setting recycling/reuse targets
7.5% 4
Carrying out education/awareness/advocacy activities for the circular economy
7.5% 4
Applying waste elimination measures
5.7% 3
Conducting life cycle analysis studies of products/services
5.7% 3
Reducing the use of primary natural resources
5.7% 3
Searching for alternatives to eco-unfriendly products
5.7% 3
Sharing labour, assets or equipment with another organisation
3.8% 2
Offering customers repair, regeneration and recovery services
3.8% 2
Introducing product take-back schemes
3.8% 2
Registering production as ecological/circular
1.9% 1
Applying financial measures/cost savings to increase business circularity
1.9% 1
Other (please specify)
1.9% 1
Based on 53 responses
4. Which KEY FACTORS could lead your organisation to adopt more circular practices? (max 3 answers)
⚠️ Max 3 options
Potential cost savings
21.8% 12
Help meet sustainability goals/strategy
12.7% 7
Environmental protection
12.7% 7
Meeting community/public expectations
12.7% 7
Improving brand reputation
9.1% 5
Increased demand from existing customers
7.3% 4
Increased availability of recycling infrastructure
5.5% 3
Government incentives to adopt circular practices
3.6% 2
Meeting expected regulatory requirements
3.6% 2
Addressing supply chain/material scarcity risks
3.6% 2
Increased access to capital
3.6% 2
Leadership team steers in that direction
1.8% 1
Growing access to new/expanding markets
1.8% 1
Based on 55 responses
5. What are the main BARRIERS that could prevent your organisation from adopting circular practices?
No immediate reason for change
39.1% 9
Lack of internal skills/capacity
17.4% 4
Lack of financial support to offset costs
13% 3
High costs
8.7% 2
Lack of support/capacity from suppliers
4.3% 1
Not clear where to start/what to do
4.3% 1
Lack of government support
4.3% 1
I don't know enough to identify barriers
4.3% 1
None — I see no barriers
4.3% 1
Based on 23 responses
6. Which employee SKILLS or COMPETENCIES would be most important for planning and implementing circular practices?
Innovation, creativity and problem solving
45.8% 11
Sustainability expertise
12.5% 3
Systems thinking
12.5% 3
Collaboration/stakeholder engagement
8.3% 2
Communication/storytelling
8.3% 2
Assessment/current state analysis
4.2% 1
Business model awareness
4.2% 1
None of these/not sure
4.2% 1
Based on 24 responses
7. What INFORMATION would be most useful when implementing circular practices in your organisation? (max 3 answers)
⚠️ Max 3 options
Existing technical solutions
25% 12
Understanding circular business models
20.8% 10
Understanding available government support
12.5% 6
How circularity integrates into the supply chain
12.5% 6
Introduction to the circular economy
12.5% 6
Exploring/developing partnerships
6.3% 3
How to carry out a business circularity assessment
6.3% 3
What other organisations in my region/industry are doing
2.1% 1
How to complete a product lifecycle analysis
2.1% 1
Based on 48 responses
8. Where does your organisation currently get information about the circular economy? (select all that apply)
Peer/professional networks
46.7% 14
Internal sources/staff research and expertise
16.7% 5
Other
13.3% 4
Regulatory agencies
10% 3
Trade/sector association(s)
6.7% 2
None of these
3.3% 1
Unsure
3.3% 1
Based on 30 responses
9. Please indicate the official name of the company you work for.
21
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10. In what industry/domain does the company you work for operate?
Services
43.5% 10
Local Public Administration
17.4% 4
Agriculture (crop/plant production)
13% 3
Industrial production (manufacturing)
13% 3
Trade/Commerce
13% 3
Based on 23 responses
11a. Average annual number of employees
50 - 249
47.8% 11
Up to 9
26.1% 6
10 - 49
21.7% 5
More than 250
4.3% 1
Based on 23 responses
11b. Annual turnover (or total assets owned by the company)
Up to 18 million lei
54.5% 12
Up to 50 million lei
18.2% 4
Over 100 million lei
18.2% 4
Up to 100 million lei
9.1% 2
Based on 22 responses
12. How many years have you been active in your company's field?
Up to 5 years
43.5% 10
Over 10 years
39.1% 9
5-10 years
17.4% 4
Based on 23 responses