CSA ISO 59004:25

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CSA Preface This is the first edition of CSA ISO 59004, Circular economy — Vocabulary, principles and guidance for implementation, which is an adoption without modification of the identically titled ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Standard 59004 (first edition, 2024-05). For brevity, this Standard will be referred to as "CSA ISO 59004" throughout. This Standard was reviewed for Canadian adoption by the CSA Technical Committee on Circular Economy, under the jurisdiction of the CSA Strategic Steering Committee on Organizational Management and Sustainability, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee. This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group. Scope This document defines key terms, establishes a vision and principles for a circular economy, and gives guidance, including possible actions, for an organization to implement. It is applicable to organizations seeking to understand and commit or contribute to a circular economy while contributing to sustainable development. These organizations can be either private or public, acting individually or collectively, regardless of type or size, and located in any jurisdiction, or position within a specific value chain or value network.