Building Trust in Circularity in the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Sectors

BSI, in partnership with CISL, explores the role of trust in boosting circularity adoption among businesses and consumers.

Understanding the drivers for and barriers to circular economy adoption

We surveyed over 8,000 people across eight countries to understand their attitudes to circularity and engagement with the circular economy.

86% think businesses & governments should prioritize circularity to address environmental challenges.
62% would trust circular medical equipment with guarantees and evidence of quality and safety.
60% say medical devices & equipment should be designed for future reuse, refurbishment & recycling.
64% would participate in take-back-schemes of healthcare products to support circularity initiatives.
63% believe waste reduction & reuse practices should be prioritized, even if this increases costs.
59% said recognized labels, like a BSI Kitemark™, would build trust in circular sustainability claims.