Deciphering the New International Circular Economy Standard: ISO 59004 (in french)
The recently adopted ISO 59004 standard marks a turning point in the structuring of the circular economy on a global scale. But what does it really contain? What definition of the circular economy does it adopt? What strategies are recognized in the standard, and how are they integrated into a structured approach?
In this webinar, we will offer a structured overview of the ISO 59004 standard—its logic, terminology, key principles, and the action strategies it identifies as pillars of systemic change.
We will highlight:
- How the standard defines the circular economy as a comprehensive and systemic approach.
- The key strategies that have gained international consensus.
- The key similarities and differences with the Quebec framework, particularly regarding the approaches adopted.
This webinar also serves as a gateway to a full training series developed in partnership with CPEQ, offering a deeper dive into each of the strategic axes outlined in the standard.
Learn more about the full training: cpeq.org – ISO 59000 series
About the speaker
Riadh Mestiri holds a Ph.D. in geographic sciences and is an agricultural engineer. He is particularly interested in the intersection of disciplines, systems thinking, territorial approaches and collaborative approaches to sustainability challenges. He is teaching and training coordinator at the Centre d’études et de recherches intersectorielles en économie circulaire (CERIEC – ÉTS Montréal). His mandate is to train academics and professionals in circular economy strategies, while promoting the exchange of innovations between players in various sectors.
