Joint Statements of Demand

As a partner in the ProCirc Project (2018-2023), Business in the Community developed Joint Statements of Demand for circular procurement of office furniture and professional clothing. While we are not seeking additional organisations to become signatories to these Joint Statements of Demand (JSD), the principles contained within them may be used by organisations purchasing these products and seeking to incorporate circular principles into their procurement processes. 

Funded by Interreg North Sea Region ProCirc Project

Overview of content of the Joint Statements of Demand 

In the final year of the ProCirc project, Business in the Community worked with its members and partners to create two Joint Statements of Demand focused on professional clothing and office furniture. These documents set out commitments that signatory organisations agreed to adopt, along with a series of circular procurement requirements they wanted suppliers to meet in the future. Together, they provide a practical framework for embedding circular economy principles into procurement decisions.

ProCirc’s approach to JSDs was influenced by the Joint Statement of Demand on Circular and Fair Smartphones, created under the Make ICT Fair project. ProCirc Partner City of Malmö was a Supporting Public Buyer. 

These statements were first published in April 2023 and republished in June 2026. Further information about the ProCirc Joint Statements of Demand can be found on the ProCirc website.  

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