RE:Source is one of 17 strategic Swedish innovation programmes. The programme is funded by the Swedish Energy agency, the innovation agency: Vinnova, and the agency for research: Formas. RE:Source supports research and innovation leading to the sustainable use of materials and, since its launch 2016, the programme has funded close to 300 different projects. CGR The Value Gap: Sweden is initiated and funded by RE:Source.

RISE is Sweden’s research institute and innovation partner. Through its international collaboration programmes with industry, academia and the public sector, it ensures the competitiveness of the Swedish business community on an international level and contributes to a sustainable society. Its 3,300 employees engage in and support all types of innovation processes. RISE is an independent, State-owned research institute, which offers unique expertise and over 100 testbeds and demonstration environments for future-proof technologies, products and services.

Circle Economy is driving the transition to a new economy. In this circular economy, we help businesses, cities, and nations leverage business opportunities, reduce costs, create jobs, and inspire behavioural change. As a global impact organisation, our international team equips business leaders and policymakers with the insights, strategies, and tools to turn circular ambition into action.

Circle Economy has been at the forefront of the circular economy since 2011. Our annual Circularity Gap Report (CGR®) sets the standard for measuring progress, and we manage the world’s largest circularity database, encompassing data from over 90 nations, 350 cities, and 1,000 businesses.