Circularity Readiness Diagnostic
- Baseline against the six circular economy principles
- Material flow and loss map using MFCA
- Prioritised opportunity register with indicative savings
CircularEdge™ by VerdeVista
Circular economy advisory, aligned with the ISO 59000 series
We help Saudi manufacturers, exporters, contractors and design teams turn circularity into measured results: lower material cost, lower embodied carbon, stronger LEED and Mostadam scores, and supply chain credentials that stand up to buyer and regulator scrutiny.
Led by an ISO 14064 Lead Verifier with Cambridge Circular Economy, LEED Green Associate, GRI Professional and EMS Lead Auditor credentials.
Why circularity matters now
Four pressures are converging on Saudi industry and construction. CircularEdge addresses them in one program.
Vision 2030 and the Circular Carbon Economy
The national agenda to reduce, reuse, recycle and remove carbon is reshaping industrial strategy and public procurement.
MWAN waste regulation
Licensing, waste classification and diversion obligations from the National Center for Waste Management now apply across sectors.
Green building and giga-project criteria
LEED, Mostadam and giga-project sustainability requirements score materials, embodied carbon and waste.
EU market access
CBAM and the EU Digital Product Passport require verified product and material data from Saudi exporters.
What makes CircularEdge different
Traceable to the standard
Every engagement follows the ISO 59004, ISO 59010 and ISO 59020 structure, so your program is defensible to clients, auditors and boards.
Circularity and carbon in one data set
The same plant and project data feeds circularity indicators, your ISO 14064 inventory, CBAM reports and EPDs. No duplicate data collection, no conflicting numbers.
Priced in riyals
Material Flow Cost Accounting (ISO 14051) puts a cost on material losses, so every circular measure comes with a business case in SAR and tCO2e.
Built for Saudi supply chains
Designed around MWAN rules, giga-project vendor requirements, iktva scorecards and the export markets Saudi producers serve.
Our services
Three engagements. Each stands on its own, and together they run as a continuous improvement cycle.
Circular Transition Roadmap
- Redesigned business model and value network
- Supplier, partner and customer engagement plan
- Business case for each initiative in SAR and tCO2e
Circularity Performance Report
- Core and optional circularity indicators with defined boundaries
- Verification-ready performance report
- Integration with GHG, CBAM and EPD data
CircularEdge for green buildings and infrastructure
Circularity is now scored in green building certification. CircularEdge gives design teams, contractors and suppliers the evidence LEED and Mostadam assessors look for: life cycle assessments, embodied carbon reductions, verified product declarations, and reuse and waste diversion records. We prepare and document it so the credits are achievable, not just targeted.
| What CircularEdge delivers | LEED v5 BD+C | Mostadam D+C |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-building life cycle assessment and embodied carbon reduction, comparing design options against a baseline (EN 15978 stages) | MRp2 Quantify and Assess Embodied Carbon (prerequisite); MRc2 Reduce Embodied Carbon (up to 6 points) | MW-06 Life Cycle Assessment |
| Pre-demolition and reuse audit, with a plan to reuse existing structure and reclaimed materials | MRc1 Building and Materials Reuse (up to 3 points) | MW-05 Sustainable Materials |
| Product sourcing register with verified EPDs, recycled content and responsible sourcing data | MRc4 Building Product Selection and Procurement (up to 5 points) | MW-05 Sustainable Materials; MW-04 Non-Polluting Insulation Materials |
| Construction and demolition waste management plan, with diversion tracking and MWAN-licensed destinations | MRc5 Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion (2 points) | MW-02 Construction Waste Management |
| Zero-waste operations plan for the completed building | MRp1 Planning for Zero Waste Operations (prerequisite) | MW-01 Operational Waste Management (keystone); MW-03 On-site Organic Waste Management |
| Design for adaptability and disassembly | Supports MRc1 and innovation strategies | MW-07 Space Flexibility |
| ISO 59000 circularity framework and ISO 59020 indicators applied at project level | Innovation credits for circular economy strategies and exemplary performance | EI-03 Innovation |
In LEED v5 BD+C New Construction, the Materials and Resources category carries 18 points. CircularEdge directly supports 16 of them. Projects registered under LEED v4.1 map in the same way: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Environmental Product Declarations, Sourcing of Raw Materials, Construction and Demolition Waste Management, and Innovation.
Green infrastructure: for roads, utilities and public realm projects, the same LCA, embodied carbon and resource data supports PAS 2080 carbon management and infrastructure rating systems such as Envision, with one consistent data set from design through construction.
Credits are awarded by GBCI for LEED and by the Mostadam certification body. CircularEdge prepares and documents the evidence; the final award depends on each project’s scope and the assessor’s review.
How we deliver
A transparent process that follows the ISO 59010 structure, not a proprietary black box.
Set the boundary
Understand the current business model, value network and material flows before proposing change.
Define the strategy
Align a circular economy strategy with your goals, constraints, market position and certification targets.
Redesign the business model
Rework the value proposition, key activities, revenue streams and cost structure for circularity.
Engage the value network
Bring suppliers, partners and customers into a practical implementation plan.
Measure, review and improve
Track ISO 59020 indicators and feed the results into the next improvement cycle.
Who we work with
CBAM-exposed exporters
Steel, aluminium, cement and fertiliser producers who need verified material and emissions data for EU buyers.
Design teams and developers
Projects pursuing LEED or Mostadam certification that need materials, waste and innovation credits documented.
Giga-project contractors and suppliers
Suppliers to NEOM, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya and Diriyah who must demonstrate circularity to stay on approved vendor lists.
Aramco-tier manufacturers
Tier 1 and 2 suppliers strengthening supplier scorecards with circular sourcing and traceability.
Industrial SMEs and building materials producers
Organisations starting with the measures that pay back fastest: material efficiency and closed-loop reuse.
The standards behind CircularEdge
- ISO 59004Circular economy vocabulary, principles and implementation guidance
- ISO 59010Transitioning business models and value networks
- ISO 59020Measuring and assessing circularity performance
- ISO 59014Sustainability and traceability of secondary materials recovery
- ISO 59040Product circularity data sheet
No accredited body currently certifies organisations against the ISO 59000 series. CircularEdge is an advisory and verification-readiness service and is never presented as certification.
Who regulates what
We map your obligations clearly, so you know who you answer to and who is a delivery partner.
- Regulator
MWAN
The National Center for Waste Management licenses waste activities, sets waste classification standards and oversees the national waste and circularity agenda.
- Environmental compliance
NCEC
The National Center for Environmental Compliance issues environmental permits and monitors compliance for industrial and development activities.
- Infrastructure partner
SIRC
The PIF-owned Saudi Investment Recycling Company operates recycling and waste treatment capacity, often the physical destination for recovered material.
Frequently asked questions
Is CircularEdge a certification?
No. There is currently no accredited certification against the ISO 59000 series. CircularEdge aligns your program with the standards and prepares verification-ready evidence and reporting.
Can CircularEdge help our project earn LEED or Mostadam credits?
Yes. We prepare the life cycle assessment, embodied carbon, EPD sourcing, reuse and waste documentation behind the LEED v5 Materials and Resources credits and the Mostadam MW credits, and support innovation submissions. Credits are awarded by the certification bodies.
How does CircularEdge connect to our CBAM, ISO 14064 or EPD work?
All four draw on the same plant data. We build one data set so your circularity indicators, GHG inventory, CBAM reports and EPDs stay consistent.
What data do we need to start a diagnostic?
Production volumes, material purchases, waste records, energy data and a description of your main products and processes. We help you assemble what is missing.
Do you work with SMEs?
Yes. Smaller organisations usually start with the readiness diagnostic and the measures with the fastest payback, then expand.
Start with a circularity readiness diagnostic
A focused baseline against ISO 59004 that shows where material, cost and carbon value sits in your operations or project, with a clear next step.
Start Your Green Journey
Tell us what you are facing: an upcoming audit, a regulatory requirement, ESG questions from investors or rising energy costs. A consultant will reply with a clear next step.
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