Circular Economy Act

The maritime sector is facing a new EU law at the end of 2026: the Circular Economy Act. As part of the Act’s development, the CirclesOfLife consortium provided this contribution. During the EU public consultation, we offered recommendations to align the upcoming Act with the programme our maritime sector is currently developing. Our purpose is […]

Whitepaper CirclesOfLife

Europe accelerates toward its 2050 maritime decarbonisation targets. While current EU policies focus on operational emissions from ships, the broader maritime manufacturing ecosystem – spanning shipbuilding, maintenance, retrofitting, and a vast supply chain – faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. The Horizon Europe CirclesOfLife project responds to this challenge by delivering actionable tools […]

European Maritime Industrial Strategy (EMIS / EIMS)

During the public consultation for the European Maritime Industrial Strategy, the CirclesOfLife consortium provided a contribution focusing on the coherence of the project’s results and the EU policies. This submission is meant to provide technical input for the EMIS. The CirclesOfLife consortium strongly supports the Commission’s efforts to revitalise the EU maritime industrial base. Therefore […]

Project stakeholder community

This plan outlines the creation and management of a strong stakeholder community, using the AIDA communication strategy and a mix of live and online communication channels. An active and engaged stakeholder network, one that participates and provides feedback, is essential to the CirclesOfLife project’s mission. It plays a key role in maximizing the impact of […]

Plan for Exploitation and Dissemination of Results

In this plan, you will learn how CirclesOfLife shares knowledge and results on sustainable business practices related to the transition in the maritime shipping industry. It connects the project’s early research – focused on key environmental factors in shipbuilding – to its ultimate goal: establishing a Shipyard Environmental Performance Index (SEPI), a Ship Lifecycle Passport […]