WP13 - Programa Transformador – Advance4i

At the IAMOT 2024 conference, held on July 8th, INEGI showcased the work conducted at Demoscore, focusing on the implementation of a novel circularity methodology. This presentation included a comprehensive overview of the methodology, along with a detailed account of the baseline assessment performed at Demoscore.

This initiative is part of the PRODUTECH R3 - WP13 project, aimed at enhancing industrial sustainability by optimizing energy efficiency and the utilization of productive resources.

The circularity methodology was tailored and applied to a company within the consortium, using real indicators pertinent to the specific company and comparing them with standard values representative of the industry sector.

This approach enabled the establishment of a baseline for the company's circularity, marking a crucial first step towards transitioning to a circular economy within the case study. The calculation of the Circularity Index allowed the company to pinpoint its critical points and areas for improvement more effectively, facilitating a more balanced distribution of its sub-indices. INEGI's participation in the IAMOT 2024 conference underscores the significance of adopting sustainability and circularity measures in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to meet the European Union's (EU) objectives for 2030.

The conference attendance highlighted the importance of these measures, which aim to foster an economy where the products and by-products of companies are both profitable and indispensable. The efforts by INEGI to implement circularity measures in companies demonstrate the potential for an economy based on circularity.

By adopting these practices, companies can enhance profitability while ensuring that their products and by-products are utilized efficiently, thus contributing to overall sustainability goals. This approach not only benefits the environment but also aligns with broader EU sustainability targets, showcasing the transformative potential of circular economy principles in the industrial sector. The work conducted formed the foundation for a scientific paper presented at a conference, which emphasized the significance of incorporating employee feedback into the design stages of new technologies.