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Circular Economy in Saudi Arabia: Progress with Purpose

Saudi Arabia is making strong strides toward a circular future—integrating sustainability across sectors in line with Vision 2030.

From waste-to-energy initiatives and plastic recycling hubs to circular construction materials and water reuse programs, the Kingdom is actively embedding circularity into its economic and environmental frameworks.

At CEI, we observe growing maturity in areas such as:

  • Policy and Regulatory Alignment (e.g., National Environmental Strategy)
  • Corporate Circular Commitments (e.g., SABIC’s circular polymers)
  • Municipal and Industrial Initiatives (e.g., NEOM, Red Sea Project)
  • Circular Public Procurement Pilots

But this is just the beginning.

As circular thinking becomes embedded into national strategies, CEI stands ready to support public and private entities through:

  • Strategy Development
  • Maturity Assessments
  • Benchmarking
  • Training and KPI Design

Let’s build on this momentum—together.
A circular Saudi Arabia is not just possible. It’s already underway.

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