At Sourcemap, we are dedicated to building a more resilient and transparent future for global trade. We are proud to announce that our platform, Open Sourcemap, is a core component powering the Solutions for Supporting the Circular Transition project. This initiative, developed under the Interregional Central Europe Circotronic project, is transforming how the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) sector approaches sustainability.

Empowering Circularity Through Transparency

The "Solutions for Supporting the Circular Transition" guide is a comprehensive resource designed to help SMEs and Mid-Caps in Central Europe navigate the complexities of resource efficiency. As a key partner in the Circular Supply Chain Workshop Tool, Sourcemap provides the digital infrastructure necessary for companies to visualize and assess their global supply chains.

By utilizing Open Sourcemap, participating companies can:

• Map Global Reach: Visualize the origins of critical materials such as gold, tungsten, and semiconductors used in electronic products.

• Identify Risks: Uncover inefficiencies, environmental impacts, and social risks within their current supply chains.

• Enhance Resilience: Develop strategies to transition toward more regional or sustainable sourcing, reducing dependence on volatile global markets.

Key Project Participants and Partners

This milestone project is the result of a transnational collaboration between leading organizations across Europe. We would like to recognize the essential contributions of the following partners:

• Business Upper Austria (BIZ-UP): The lead author of the guide and a primary facilitator for regional circular innovation.

• Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (CCIS): The lead partner of the CIRCOTRONIC project.

• Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR): The developer of the Circular Supply Chain workshop format that utilizes the Sourcemap platform.

• Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien): A key contributor to circular design and assessment methodologies.

• Emilia-Romagna Region (ART-ER): Driving green innovation and industrial ecosystem facilitation in Italy.

Looking Ahead

The transition to a circular economy is no longer just an environmental goal; it is a strategic economic necessity. Sourcemap is honored to provide the tools that allow businesses to "close the loop" and build a more sustainable tomorrow.

Original Document: Solutions for Supporting the Circular Transition

Featured Project Tool: Circular Value Chain Mapping

The project emphasizes that circularity requires deep collaboration across the entire value chain—from design and manufacturing to recovery and second-life applications.