The Circular Economy in Valladolid, Spain

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The transition to the circular economy for the city of Valladolid, Spain represents an opportunity for greater attractiveness and competitiveness, while providing responses to environmental challenges. The city of Valladolid aims to be a reference as a sustainable city, reducing waste, lowering the use of raw materials and increasing the use of renewable energy while stimulating economic growth and social well-being. This report aims to support Valladolid in developing a coherent circular economy strategy, on the basis of various initiatives already in place to finance circular economy projects, raise awareness and promote an entrepreneurial culture on the circular economy. Preface Foreword Acknowledgements Abbreviations and acronyms Executive summary 1 Towards a circular economy in Valladolid, Spain Introduction: The circular economy in cities and regions The drivers for the circular transition in Valladolid, Spain Socioeconomic data and trends Overview of environmental data and trends References Notes 2 Assessing and unlocking the circular economy in Valladolid, Spain An ongoing agenda on the circular economy at the national level Circular initiatives in the Castile and León Autonomous Community Circular economy initiatives in Valladolid, Spain The analytical framework People and firms: A circular community-enhancing innovation Policies: Identifying sectors holding potential for the circular economy Waste Mobility Building sector Water Hospitality sector Places: Fostering urban-rural synergies for the circular economy Governance challenges to design and implement the circular transition References Notes 3 Policy recommendations and actions for a circular economy in Valladolid, Spain Introduction Promoting a vision and a strategy for the circular economy Carry out urban metabolism analyses Key actions: Develop a circular economy strategy with clear objectives and measurable targets Key actions: Map existing circular initiatives in various sectors Define goals and actions Engage stakeholders Develop a financial plan Monitoring and evaluation Map circular jobs in the city by sector Key actions: Promote the “circular vision” “leading by example” Key actions: Strengthen the circular community Key actions: Raise awareness of the opportunities and tools to advance towards a circular economy Key actions: Introduce a certification or a label for “circular companies” as an incentive for local businesses Key actions: Facilitating multilevel co-ordination for the circular economy Co-ordinate the local roadmap with other strategies at the regional and national levels, in order to maximise synergies and collaborations Key actions: Connect the local government with universities, businesses and citizens Key actions: Support business development and stimulate entrepreneurship in the circular economy Key actions: Strengthen the exchange of experiences with neighbouring cities Key actions: Enabling the economics and governance conditions for the uptake of the circular economy Identify the regulatory instruments that need to be adapted to foster the transition to a circular economy Key actions: Identify fiscal and economic tools for the circular economy Key actions: Strengthen the role of the Agency of Innovation and Economic Development Key actions: Implement Green Public Procurement Key actions: Develop training programmes on the circular economy Key actions: Enable small-scale initiatives Key actions: Key actions: Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework Key actions: References Annex A. Circular economy award-winning projects in 2017 and 2018 Annex B. Evaluation criteria applied to select the winning-award projects in 2019 Annex C. List of stakeholders consulted during the policy dialogue