1. COURSE OBJECTIVES

The ISO 59020:2024 – Circular Economy Performance Awareness course is designed to help participants thoroughly understand the principles, requirements, and guidelines of the ISO 59020:2024 standard, thereby enhancing awareness of how to measure, assess, and improve circularity performance in organizations, products, or value chains – moving toward a sustainable and circular economic model.

• Specific Objectives:
  • Understand the concept and role of Circular Economy: Grasp the principles, benefits, and importance of transitioning from a linear economy model to a circular economy model.
  • Master the core requirements of ISO 59020: Understand the structure, scope, key indicators, and how to apply the standard to measure circularity performance at multiple levels (product, organization, region, value chain).
  • Enhance awareness of practical applications: Learn how to use circular assessment results to support ESG reporting, Net Zero, SDGs, and develop sustainable development strategies.
  • Strengthen foundational knowledge: Prepare participants for next steps such as the “Circular Economy Practitioner” course or assessment and certification programs according to ISO 59020.

2. TARGET PARTICIPANTS

The course is suitable for:

• Staff and managers responsible for environment, sustainable development, ESG, or ISO 14000.
• Production, R&D, design, and supply chain personnel implementing recycling, reuse, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Businesses wishing to assess, improve, and report circularity performance according to international standards.
• Individuals wanting to learn the fundamentals of circular economy, ISO 59020, and resource performance measurement tools before pursuing advanced studies.

3. PROGRAM CONTENT

1. Overview of ISO 59020 and Circular Economy:

• Introduction to the concept of Circular Economy and its role in sustainable development.
• Relationship between ISO 59020 and related standards:
  • ISO 59004 (Circular economy principles and definitions).
  • ISO 59010 (Guidance on circular business models).
  • ISO 14040/44 (Life Cycle Assessment – LCA).
• ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems).
• Benefits and motivations for transitioning to a circular model for Vietnamese enterprises.

2. Structure and Core Principles of ISO 59020:2024

• Scope and applicability of the standard (product, organization, region, value chain).
• Core principles: transparency – consistency – comparability – based on real data.
• Relationship between ISO 59020 and LCA, carbon footprint, ESG reporting.
• Assessment levels: micro (product), meso (organization), macro (region/sector).

3. Steps for Implementing Circularity Performance Assessment

Step 1 – Define Goal & Scope:

• Identify the subject, system boundaries, material flows – energy – products to be assessed.

Step 2 – Data Collection:

• Collect information on materials, energy, reuse, recycling, and waste disposal.

Step 3 – Select and Calculate Circularity Indicators:

• Identify mandatory and optional indicators according to ISO 59020.
• Calculate circularity rates for materials, products, and energy.

Step 4 – Assessment & Interpretation:

• Identify “hotspots” in the value chain.
• Propose improvement solutions and actions to enhance circularity performance.

4. Application of ISO 59020 in Business

• Apply circular assessment to minimize waste, optimize resources and costs.
• Integrate ISO 59020 into ESG reporting, green product development, and sustainable design.
• Link with international initiatives: SDGs, Net Zero, CBAM, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
• ISO 59020 as a tool to support businesses in transforming to circular business models.

5. Discussion & Course Summary

• Q&A with instructors and circular economy experts.
• Real case study analysis: businesses applying ISO 59020 to improve product lifecycle.
• Guidance on reference materials and career development in the field of Circular Economy & Sustainability.

4. TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The course is designed with modern, visual, and practical methods:

• Theoretical presentation combined with images, diagrams, and real examples from pioneering enterprises.
• Group discussions and case study exercises to help participants understand and apply circular concepts.
• Bilingual materials (English – Vietnamese).
• Interactive Q&A with instructors, encouraging experience sharing and practical discussions.

5. LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course, participants will:

• Clearly understand the principles, structure, and requirements of ISO 59020:2024.
• Know how to define scope, indicators, and methods for measuring circularity performance.
• Be able to interpret, report, and improve circularity performance in organizations.
• Understand the relationship between ISO 59020 and ESG programs, Net Zero, LCA.
• Be capable of participating in projects to develop strategies or circular economy reports in enterprises.

6. CERTIFICATE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Upon completion of the course, participants will receive the “ISO 59020:2024 — Circular Economy Awareness” Certificate issued by ISC Global.
• The certificate confirms competency in awareness and foundational understanding of the ISO 59020 standard and circularity performance assessment methods.
• Serves as a foundation for participants to continue with advanced courses such as:
  • Circular Economy Practitioner Course
  • Sustainability & ESG Reporting Practitioner
  • ISO 59010 — Circular Business Models Implementation
• Career opportunities in fields including:
  • Sustainable development & ESG.
  • Environmental management & resource circularity.
  • Consulting and auditing circularity performance for enterprises.

CONTACT FOR SERVICE SUPPORT:

ISC Global

International Standards Training & Certification Partner

Hotline: +84 933096426

Email: info.vietnam@iscglobal.asia – van.pham@iscglobal.asia

Website: https://iscglobal.asia/