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IT for Circularity: Market Requirements and Technology Solutions

Publisher IDC
Published Dec 01, 2025
Length 16 Pages
SKU # IDC20635535

Description

This IDC Perspective examines emerging technology solutions that support companies' circular economy initiatives. As market, regulatory, and other stakeholder pressures for circularity increase, it is essential for companies worldwide to gain an understanding of technology enablers that advance circularity and sustainability goals as well as provide business value. This report provides an overview of such solutions, including examples of tech vendor offerings."Circularity is no longer optional — it's the key to increasing resilience, accelerating innovation, and future-proofing your business in a world of rising risks and regulatory demands," said Katharina Grimme, EMEA Sustainability lead, IDC.

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16 Pages

Executive Snapshot

Situation Overview

The Concept of Circularity and the Circular Economy

The Business Need for Circularity

Resource and Supply Chain Risk

Tightening Sustainability and Circularity Regulations and Disclosure Requirements

Stakeholder Expectations for Credible, Auditable Sustainability Performance

Cost and Efficiency Pressures

Environmental and Social Impact

The Variable State of Circularity Among Businesses Worldwide

Business Value Benefits Expected from Circularity

Key Inhibitors to Circularity

Technologies Deployed for Circularity

ESG Data and Sustainability Data Platforms

Traceability and Digital Product Passports

Supplier and Secondary-Material Networks

IoT/IIoT Devices, Networks, and Connectivity

Digital Twins and Simulation

AI/ML and Agentic AI for Circular Decisions

Asset Life-Cycle and Maintenance Platforms (Life Extension)

Reverse Logistics and Service-Parts Orchestration

Automation of Measurement, Assurance, and Compliance

The Stages of Circularity and Vendor Offerings

Design and Source

Make

Use and Operate

Take-Back and Recover

Life-Cycle Enablers

Advice for the Technology Buyer

IDC's Point of View

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