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www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 1
„SMEs in a Green Economy“
CASE OF SLOVENIA:
Preparing the Circular Economy
Roadmap
Ladeja Godina Košir, Founder and Executive Director, Circular Change
OECD - Paris / 9 March 2018
ON THE WAY TO THE NATIONAL CE ROADMAP
www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 2
1. Circular Economy - embracing circular transition
2. Circular Change - platforms as transition enablers
3. Slovenia – the process of CE Roadmap co-creation
4. SME‘s – in the search of the international competitive advantages
5. Lessons learned
1. CIRCULAR ECONOMY – EMBRACING CIRCULAR TRANSITION
3
• Topic for NGO‘s and
environmentalists
• Ministry of the Environment „in
charge“ for this issue
• We need new jobs and higher
salaries – not circular economy
www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope
www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope
2. CIRCULAR CHANGE - PLATFORMS AS TRANSITION ENABLERS
• From 2016 - the first and only Slovenian CE platform
• Advisory Board: 5 members, chaired by dr. Janez Potočnik
(UNEP IRP)
• What we do: educate, raise awareness, engage different
stakeholders (private and public), connect the dots, talk,
moderate, write, consult,…  our wish is to make Slovenia a
“circular playground”
• Competence and communication partner for the government
• Approach: based on practical solutions, economic benefits of
CE
• In 2017: 70% increase in CE exposure in media, 40 speaking
opportunities, 30 events co-organised, 20 int. partnerships, 15
projects with companies
• Flagship: International Circular Change Conference – in 2018
the 3rd edition – 10 and 11 May
4
www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope
3. SLOVENIA – THE PROCESS OF CE ROADMAP CO-CREATION
5
• Partnership for a green economy:
cross-sectoral initiative, led by the
office of the PM
• Ministry of the Environment as a
contractor of the project
• Circular Change as the integrator
of the consortium
www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope
Roadmap: Towards the Circular Economy in Slovenia
GOALS:
• sLOVEnia as the frontrunner in CE
transition in the CEE region
• Engaging stakeholders for identifying
and connecting best practices
• Recommendations for the Slovenian
Government for accelerating the circular
transition
• Increasing the competitiveness of the
economy and maintaining a high quality
of life for everyone
6
7www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope
www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 8
Circular triangle
Source: Gm – Circular Change, 2017
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
From linear to circular business
models
CIRCULAR CHANGE
Holistic & systemic approach
CIRCULAR CULTURE
Rethinking values & narrative
www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope
The four priority fields for the circular transformation
4 FIELDS:
1. Food systems
2. Forest-based value chains
3. Manufacturing industry
4. Mobility
Highlight best practices in each
field and link them to circular
business models
9
www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope
4. SME‘S – IN THE SEARCH OF THE INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
10
SLOVENIA:
Currently growing by 4-5%, mostly due to
exports  economic crisis reshaped the
economy – SME’s more important
• 99,8% of companies are SMEs , employ
73% of private sector workers, create
65% of added value
• Global Innovation Index – SLO ranked 32
• Export - 45% by SMEs
• Most important markets: GER (20%), ITA
(10%), CRO, AUT, FRA
Slovenia: Green reference country in digital Europe
• Greenest country in Europe: 35% of the area covered by Natura 2000
 “green” is in our DNA  less politicized topic
• Small and relatively well-educated population
• Good results in communal waste management (58% recycling rate, 2016)
• Export-oriented economy: lots of semi-products  hit by the crisis, now modernizing
quickly, entrepreneurial activity growing, digitalisation, blockchain technologies
• Challenges: 75% dependant on imported resources, companies in global supply chains,
low productivity, added value, mostly SMEs with little free funds, lack of coherent national
development strategy, lack of cross-sectoral activity in the government
www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 11
www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope
5. LESSONS LEARNED
12
• CE SHOULD BE PRIORITY OF THE GOVERNMENT (not
only ENV): Defined in the strategic documents, supported by
indicators, monitoring, reporting and linked to the core
economic policy decisions.
• ALL POLICIES SHOULD BE SYSTEMATICALLY
ADJUSTED: Beyond GDP, natural capital accounting,
corporate sustainability reporting, tax policy, state aid,
public procurement, product design, use of banking
potential, R and D and innovation, investments in
infrastructure, education, consumers awareness, new
business models, support to SMS, etc.)
• ACTIVE DIALOGUE WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS IS
NECESSARY: Transition is only possible if we actively
involve those loosing in the process of transition –
CIRCULAR CULTURE
www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 13
www.circularchange.com
Info: join@circularchange
MSc Ladeja Godina Kosir
E: ladeja@circularchange.com
Twitter: @ladeja68
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CASE OF SLOVENIA: Preparing the Circular Economy Roadmap

  • 1. www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 1 „SMEs in a Green Economy“ CASE OF SLOVENIA: Preparing the Circular Economy Roadmap Ladeja Godina Košir, Founder and Executive Director, Circular Change OECD - Paris / 9 March 2018
  • 2. ON THE WAY TO THE NATIONAL CE ROADMAP www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 2 1. Circular Economy - embracing circular transition 2. Circular Change - platforms as transition enablers 3. Slovenia – the process of CE Roadmap co-creation 4. SME‘s – in the search of the international competitive advantages 5. Lessons learned
  • 3. 1. CIRCULAR ECONOMY – EMBRACING CIRCULAR TRANSITION 3 • Topic for NGO‘s and environmentalists • Ministry of the Environment „in charge“ for this issue • We need new jobs and higher salaries – not circular economy www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope
  • 4. www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 2. CIRCULAR CHANGE - PLATFORMS AS TRANSITION ENABLERS • From 2016 - the first and only Slovenian CE platform • Advisory Board: 5 members, chaired by dr. Janez Potočnik (UNEP IRP) • What we do: educate, raise awareness, engage different stakeholders (private and public), connect the dots, talk, moderate, write, consult,…  our wish is to make Slovenia a “circular playground” • Competence and communication partner for the government • Approach: based on practical solutions, economic benefits of CE • In 2017: 70% increase in CE exposure in media, 40 speaking opportunities, 30 events co-organised, 20 int. partnerships, 15 projects with companies • Flagship: International Circular Change Conference – in 2018 the 3rd edition – 10 and 11 May 4
  • 5. www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 3. SLOVENIA – THE PROCESS OF CE ROADMAP CO-CREATION 5 • Partnership for a green economy: cross-sectoral initiative, led by the office of the PM • Ministry of the Environment as a contractor of the project • Circular Change as the integrator of the consortium
  • 6. www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope Roadmap: Towards the Circular Economy in Slovenia GOALS: • sLOVEnia as the frontrunner in CE transition in the CEE region • Engaging stakeholders for identifying and connecting best practices • Recommendations for the Slovenian Government for accelerating the circular transition • Increasing the competitiveness of the economy and maintaining a high quality of life for everyone 6
  • 8. www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 8 Circular triangle Source: Gm – Circular Change, 2017 CIRCULAR ECONOMY From linear to circular business models CIRCULAR CHANGE Holistic & systemic approach CIRCULAR CULTURE Rethinking values & narrative
  • 9. www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope The four priority fields for the circular transformation 4 FIELDS: 1. Food systems 2. Forest-based value chains 3. Manufacturing industry 4. Mobility Highlight best practices in each field and link them to circular business models 9
  • 10. www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 4. SME‘S – IN THE SEARCH OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES 10 SLOVENIA: Currently growing by 4-5%, mostly due to exports  economic crisis reshaped the economy – SME’s more important • 99,8% of companies are SMEs , employ 73% of private sector workers, create 65% of added value • Global Innovation Index – SLO ranked 32 • Export - 45% by SMEs • Most important markets: GER (20%), ITA (10%), CRO, AUT, FRA
  • 11. Slovenia: Green reference country in digital Europe • Greenest country in Europe: 35% of the area covered by Natura 2000  “green” is in our DNA  less politicized topic • Small and relatively well-educated population • Good results in communal waste management (58% recycling rate, 2016) • Export-oriented economy: lots of semi-products  hit by the crisis, now modernizing quickly, entrepreneurial activity growing, digitalisation, blockchain technologies • Challenges: 75% dependant on imported resources, companies in global supply chains, low productivity, added value, mostly SMEs with little free funds, lack of coherent national development strategy, lack of cross-sectoral activity in the government www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 11
  • 12. www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 5. LESSONS LEARNED 12 • CE SHOULD BE PRIORITY OF THE GOVERNMENT (not only ENV): Defined in the strategic documents, supported by indicators, monitoring, reporting and linked to the core economic policy decisions. • ALL POLICIES SHOULD BE SYSTEMATICALLY ADJUSTED: Beyond GDP, natural capital accounting, corporate sustainability reporting, tax policy, state aid, public procurement, product design, use of banking potential, R and D and innovation, investments in infrastructure, education, consumers awareness, new business models, support to SMS, etc.) • ACTIVE DIALOGUE WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS IS NECESSARY: Transition is only possible if we actively involve those loosing in the process of transition – CIRCULAR CULTURE
  • 13. www.circularchange.com #SLOroadmap #circulareconomy #OECDseeurope 13 www.circularchange.com Info: join@circularchange MSc Ladeja Godina Kosir E: ladeja@circularchange.com Twitter: @ladeja68 JOIN US!