GATE C is a circular economy consulting firm

We are proud to announce that GATE C is featured in the “Top Consulting Firms for Circular Economy Projects” list, alongside PwC, BCG, Bain & Company, EY and KPMG.

The article compares global firms with specialist boutiques such as GATE C, Oakdene Hollins and Closed Loop, and may help companies choosing a partner for this type of work.

In 2026, GATE C has been recognized by ClimateSort as one of the world’s Top 12 Circular Economy Consulting Companies.

UBER Eats partnered with GATE C to develop an environmentally aware packaging framework for restaurants in France, and help restaurants make informed decisions for their business.

The Royal Society of Chemistry recently published an analysis of the wind energy industry’s material requirements based on research conducted by GATE C.

Service offering

Circular evaluation

We designed a circular framework to help our clients understand how far they are from becoming a circular company. Learn more.

Case study

Circularity in renewable energy

We published a report on the renewable energy sector’s transition to a circular economy model. The report, “A Circular Energy Transition: An Action Plan for Industry, Policymakers and Investors“, was produced for Green Purposes Company, an oversight body of Green Investment Group.

Case study

Circular economy opportunities study for GRDF

For GRDF, we brought together more than 100 suppliers, buyers and prescribers for a day to design more circular equipment. We used our circular cards game to identify new circular opportunities.

Service offering

Circular strategy

We assist companies in defining and executing a robust circular economy strategy.

Case study

Circular strategy of a railway operator

We formulated the circular economy strategy of one of the leading European rail carriers.

Tool

Circular economy card game

To help our clients design circular solutions, we developed a card game covering the full range of possible circular business models, products and ecosystems. See sample cards.

Service offering

Circular indicators

We assist businesses in evaluating their progress toward achieving circular economy goals.

Case study

Circularity indicators for an industrial manufacturer

For an industrial equipment manufacturer, we defined three circularity indicators from its 2030 strategy, aligned with ESRS E5. They are now calculated and published every year.

Service offering

Circular sourcing

We help purchasing departments to adopt circular sourcing strategies to reduce costs, secure supplies and save resources.

Case study

Circular economy opportunities study for GRDF

For GRDF, we brought together more than 100 suppliers, buyers and prescribers for a day to design more circular equipment. We used our circular cards game to identify new circular opportunities.

Service offering

Circular production

We work with production departments to better capture the value of industrial waste.

Case study

Turning surfactant waste into a resource

We enabled the production site of a global chemical company to reduce waste management costs by 0.5 million euros per year. Using a digital matchmaking platform, we helped our customer find a buyer for its industrial waste.

Case study

Chemical leasing

One of our clients, a consumer-packaged goods manufacturer, used hydrochloric acid for its surface treatment processes, resulting in high acid disposal costs. We identified a low-cost solution to remove impurities from the spent acid and extend its useful life. As a result, our client reduced spent acid disposal costs by 20%.

Service offering

Circular logistics

We help logistics departments improve their reverse logistics performance.

Service offering

Repair, refurbish and remanufacture

At GATE C, we help industrial operations, aftersales and procurement leaders extend equipment life through repair, refurbishment and remanufacturing.

Case study

Spare parts remanufacturing strategy

For an equipment manufacturer facing competition from low-cost new, used and remanufactured parts sold by independent distributors, we defined a spare parts remanufacturing strategy.

Service offering

Circular sales

We assist sales and marketing departments in selling products more than once.

Case study

Selling refurbished furniture

For a global office furniture manufacturer, we designed a refurbished furniture sales offering.

Service offering

Digital circular economy

We help businesses to fill the information gap to enable the transition toward a circular economy.

The materials industry needs to transition to a circular economy

The materials industry is a major source of CO2 emissions. To reduce these emissions, it needs to transition to a circular economy.

Digitalising material flows

The power of digital technologies to enable the circular economy.

Reverse logistics, the circular economy weakest link

Reverse logistics is sometimes described as the logistics going in the “wrong direction”. Yet it plays an important role to transitioning to a circular economy.