The certificate, issued by Beijing Public Security Bureau on 5th January 2022, indicated recognition for the Foundation’s work in China and will enable the Foundation to scale up its operations, better collaborate with local stakeholders, and more effectively work towards our mission to accelerate the global transition to a circular economy, with the guidance and support of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment.

“We are delighted to have been granted the certificate. It’s a great recognition for our work in China and globally. We have been promoting upstream innovation and the power of circular design anchored by the three principles of the circular economy - to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature - which are being increasingly adopted by our stakeholders and even reflected in relevant publications and policies. With the Chinese government announcing its carbon neutrality target, the circular economy will gain an even higher position on the political agenda. Building on this momentum, the Foundation will continue to work with its international and Chinese partners to help accelerate China’s transition towards a circular economy.”

- Yisong Guan, the Chief Representative of the Foundation in China

“The concept of the circular economy is becoming increasingly prominent on policymakers’ agendas, and is being adopted by businesses at an ever-faster rate. The importance of China in this discussion cannot be overstated: circular economy was enshrined in law in 2008, and is a pillar of the Ecological Society vision. International collaboration is a prerequisite if we want to achieve scale, and the Foundation is delighted to see its Beijing Office officially registered.This important milestone will enable us to work even more closely with our Chinese partners, and contribute to a better dialogue on the global stage.”

- Jocelyn Blériot, Executive Lead, Institutions, Governments and Cities at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

“First of all, on behalf of the China Association of Circular Economy (CACE), I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations on the successful registration of Ellen MacArthur Foundation Beijing Office in China. The circular economy, as a new model of social and economic development, can promote the green transition of the economy and encourage the sustainable development of society. This has become a global consensus. The successful registration of the Foundation’s Beijing Office indicated that it has reached a new level. The China Association of Circular Economy, whose mission is to promote the development of the circular economy, will join forces with the Foundation and actively contribute to the circular economy transition in China and globally.”

- Kai Zhao, Deputy Director of China Association for Circular Economy