Partnership programme

This programme is specifically tailored for public and private organizations, NGOs, research institutions, and government bodies focused on circular economic practices. It is particularly relevant for stakeholders looking to lead in innovation, influence policy, and take an active role in transforming the Nordic market. 

Whether you are a large enterprise or a smaller entity, this programme provides an avenue to expand your circular initiatives, collaborate with industry leaders, and strengthen your organization’s role in shaping a circular future.

The primary purpose of the Partner Programme is to foster cross-sectoral collaboration and stimulate the development of a unified circular economy in the Nordics by 2030. The programme encourages the exchange of ideas, solutions, and practices between different market segments and sectors, breaking down silos and regulatory barriers. By actively engaging in the programme, partners contribute to the development of a circular economy ecosystem that drives value creation, market transactions, and investments. The initiative also aims to align circular strategies across the Nordic countries, fostering a thriving, sustainable market that benefits both businesses and society.

As a partner, your organization is required to make an annual financial contribution, ranging from EUR 1,250 to EUR 5,000, depending on the company’s size and revenue. In addition to the monetary contribution, partners are expected to provide 50 hours of in-kind support, which involves actively participating in NCH initiatives, events, monthly digital partnership meetings, seasonal events and collaborative projects. This engagement ensures that all partners are fully involved in the mission to transition the Nordic economy toward circularity, while also benefiting from the networking and development opportunities available.

The benefits of joining the Partner Programme are extensive. Partners gain access to a powerful Nordic-wide network of circular economy leaders and innovators. This includes opportunities to collaborate on high-visibility projects such as the Nordic Circular Summit, engage in Transition Groups, and leverage NCH’s various communication platforms for increased visibility and branding. Partners also have early access to knowledge, reports, and tools developed through NCH’s various projects, as well as opportunities to showcase their solutions on a global stage. This combination of collaborative opportunities, visibility, and strategic insight allows partners to significantly enhance their circular economy initiatives and strengthen their market position in the Nordic region.

The circular economy is about collaboration and requires all stakeholders to work together to change the entire value sphere from the old, linear and unsustainable state to a new, circular and sustainable state.

The circular transition of a market demands a deep understanding of value chains and the roles of all stakeholders and their connection to the different B2B, B2P and B2C market segments. 

We divide the circular market sphere of the Nordics into three categories:

We see market segments and natural resource value chains as the vertical factor.

Market sectors, i.e. public and private economic sectors and industries representing neutral market functions, we identify as the horizontal factor.

The third category is the market context — the Nordic region — including regulatory and governmental organisations.

Market Segment Partners

• Food and beverage
• Energy and technology
• Ocean and fishery
• City development and construction
• Furniture and fashion
• Forestry and bio-economy
• Manufacturing and production
• Trade and services
• Remanufacturing, repair, retrade and recommerce

Market Sector Partners

• Innovation, R&D and competence
• Education, academia and research
• Digital, data, AI and technology
• Consumer behaviour
• Design, architecture and engineering
• Culture, anthropology and arts
• Communication and public relations
• Media and entertainment
• Renovation and recycling
• Logistics and transportation
• Finance, funding and banking
• New economic languages, accounting and auditing

Market Context Partners

• Nordic countries: DK, FIN, IS, NO, SE
• Local-to-national market cultures
• The Nordics and (bi)lateral systems
• EU and interregional
• International / global
• Regulatory and governance