The initiative is working towards a positive transition to circularity for work and workers. It is a knowledge centre that combines academic knowledge with practical piloting, working in collaboration with a network of stakeholders.

The ambitions in this report were developed in collaboration with over 50 cross-sector organisations, through individual interviews and roundtable consultations held at the end of 2019, supported by an extensive literature review.

This report is based on the current status of CE and expert predictions of how the circular transition will play out over the next 10 to 20 years.

This report analyses the labour market through the lens of the three pillars – skilling, quality of jobs, and inclusivity. For every pillar, this report discusses the issues in the linear economy, what the ideal scenario in a CE would be and provides pathways for public authorities and businesses to reach the set goals in the ideal scenario. The ideal scenario will integrate educational curricula across circularity, jobs which will address workers' needs and are accessible to all people. The report highlights that it is important to ensure that jobs created by CE are of good quality and working conditions are safeguarded. Public authorities can for example, promote the social value of jobs in CE. This can be done by educating employers about the value of circularity and helping them stimulate systemic thinking. They can also monitor if the transition to CE is fair for all workers. Cities and regions can work towards proposing relevant policies and actions that are in line with the suggested pathways. Cities and regions can also ensure that the proposed Circular Systemic Solution facilitates the development of a circular labour market that is inclusive, attractive and increases social value.