PROPOSED RESOURCE IDENTIFICATION TOOL FRAMEWORK
Updated on 02.07.2024
This document introduces a proposed indicator and data framework for a Resouce Identification Tool (RIT) which can help facilitate the data collection and assessment of “fairness” and "circularity". This framework is a first draft of what a final RIT would likely contain. While the framework has been developed to specifically apply to smart meters (and has been evaluated using the DSRM4.2 smart meter), it is also intended to be general enough so that it could ultimately be applied to other product types. The five high-level assessment categories of the proposed RIT are: fairness, circularity, footprint, performance, and transparency.
Relevance for Circular Systemic Solutions
This document can help cities and regions with data collection in a structured, efficient, and comprehensive way. By customizing the suggested framework in this document, cities and regions can improve their understanding of material flows, or choose a fitting data collection method based on their needs and capabilities. All public and private actors working in digitalization can make use of the tool suggested in this document. It can be helpful for cities/regions working on better circular resource management in all phases of CSS deployment (i.e. Map, Design, Implement).
How to use this tool or method
This resource sets out the framework for a proposed Resource Identification Tool (RIT). Using this publication, readers can learn about the project behind the proposed tool, dive deeper into the RIT framework, review the feasibility assessment of the RIT format, and evaluate the implementation plan for the RIT.
CO2 neutrality/decarbonisation
large 500 000-200 000, medium 200 000-50 000, and small cities 50 000-5 000
large metropolitan area >1.5 million, metropolitan area 1.5 million-500 000
predominantly urban regions, intermediate and predominantly rural regions, refer to TERCET typology NUTS 3 region
e.g. commercial, residential, service, industrial
