TS ISO 59010

TS ISO 59010 is a guidance standard for organizations that want to transition their business models and value networks from linear patterns toward circular economy thinking. It focuses on how value is created, delivered and captured across an organization and its surrounding network, rather than on a single operational step.

What a transition from linear to circular means

In general technical context, circular economy aims to keep products, components and materials in use for longer, reduce waste, and limit unnecessary loss of value. A business model describes how an organization creates and captures value; a value network describes how that value moves among suppliers, partners, logistics actors, recovery channels and other stakeholders. TS ISO 59010 provides guidance for organizations considering this shift in a structured way.

Who it applies to

The standard states that it is applicable to any organization, regardless of size, sector or region. That broad applicability reflects the fact that circular transition is not limited to manufacturing alone; it can also be relevant to service providers, trading organizations, public-facing entities and multi-actor networks. As a guidance document, it supports planning and decision-making, but it does not by itself establish a certification scheme or a mandatory performance level.

In practical terms, documents of this type help organizations examine existing linear value flows, identify opportunities such as reuse and repair, align circular options with business strategy, and rethink roles within the wider network. This makes it easier to connect environmental ambition with operating and commercial decisions in a coherent way.