The document outlines the concept of a circular economy, defined as a sustainable model for production and consumption that prioritizes reusing and recycling materials to minimize waste. It emphasizes the benefits of such an economy, including reduced carbon emissions, prolonged product life, and economic opportunities. Moreover, Xeraya Capital is committed to investing in initiatives that promote circular economy practices.

1. Restorative/Regenerative Economy by Intention & Design
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Circular Economy Concepts
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2. Circular Economy Concepts
Content Overview
• Defining Circular Economy
• Circular vs Linear
• The Need for Circular
Economy
• 3 Principles of Circular
Economy
• Potential Benefits
• Xeraya Capital’s
Commitment
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3. Defining Circular Economy
Defined as a model of
production and consumption,
which involves sharing,
leasing, reusing, repairing,
refurbishing and recycling
existing materials & products
for as long as possible.
Ideally, circular economy aims to
increase the life cycle of products.
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Credit: PwC
Source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/economy/
20151201STO05603/circular-economy-definition-importance-and-benefits

4. Practical use of Circular Economy
In practice, it implies
reducing waste to a
minimum. When a product
reaches the end of its life, its
materials are kept within the
economy wherever possible.
These materials would then be
productively used again and
again, thereby creating further
value.
Source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/economy/
20151201STO05603/circular-economy-definition-importance-and-benefits
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5. Definition of Circular Economy by WEF
5 Source: https://youmatter.world/en/definition/definitions-circular-economy-
meaning-definition-benefits-barriers/
Credit: WEForum.org
“A circular economy is an industrial
system that is restorative or regenerative
by intention and design.
It replaces the end-of-life concept with restoration, shifts
towards the use of renewable energy, eliminates the use
of toxic chemicals, which impair reuse and return to the
biosphere, and aims for the elimination of waste through
the superior design of materials, products, systems, and
business models. ”
- The World Economic Forum
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6. Departure from
Linear Economy
From Linear to Circular
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7. Shifting Towards Circular Economy
The world's population is
growing and with it the
demand for resources
(material, energy, etc.).
Supply of such resources are
finite (limited).
Finite supply of fuel, raw
materials, etc. also means
some countries are dependent
on other countries.
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Source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/economy/
20151201STO05603/circular-economy-definition-importance-and-benefits

8. Linear vs Recycle vs Circular Economy
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LINEAR ECONOMY
RECYCLING ECONOMY
Harvesting of finite
materials & resources,
manufacture and simply
dispose after use.
Accumulates waste.
Economy with feedback
loops that recycles &
reuse materials in an
effort to minimize waste
and increase
sustainability.
Continuous use of
renewable energy,
materials & resources
within a circular loop
aimed at keeping
wastes to a minimum.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY

9. The Need for Circular Economy
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2/3 Materials
Harvested Lost
- In 2015, more than 67
billion tons of
harvested material
are irretrievably lost
- 1/3 of food rotted and
disposed
- Only 9.3 billion tons
(9%) of plastic are
captured & recycled
- National Geographic
22.2b tons of
Biomass Annually
Amount of biomass
harvested to feed
the global
population annually.
45% of CO2
Emissions due to
Production
Manufacturing &
production of
everyday materials.
87% of CO2
Emissions from
Fossil Fuels
Burning of coal,
natural gas & oil.
Source: WEF, National Geographic, European Parliament

10. Three Principles of
Circular Economy
Driven by Design for Long-Term Sustainability
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11. Three Principles of Circular Economy
Source: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/circular-economy-introduction/overview
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ELIMINATE POLLUTION
Harness new materials &
process technologies to ensure
waste & pollution are not
created in the first place.
CIRCULATE PRODUCTS &
MATERIALS
Redesign products to be
reused, repaired or re-
manufactured so that they last
longer and kept in circulation.
REGENERATE NATURE
Return nutrients to the forest,
replant trees, remove plastic
waste from the ocean,
working with nature for
benefit of all.

12. Circular Economy: Butterfly Diagram
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“A circular economy seeks
to rebuild capital, whether
this is financial,
manufactured, human,
social or natural.
This ensures enhanced
flows of goods and
services…”
- Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Source: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy-diagram

13. Benefits of
Circular Economy
Sustainable & Profitable
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14. Benefits of Circular Economy
Source: https://tontoton.com/5-benefits-of-a-circular-economy/
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Renewable
Resources
(instead of
finite)
Reduce
Carbon
Emissions
Towards Zero
Waste
Benefits
Consumers
(long-lasting
products)
New
Opportunities
(jobs)
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15. Potential of Circular Economy
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€1.8 trillion of
Economic
Benefits for
Europe
- Boost productivity by
3% in 2030
- Generate cost savings
of €600 billion a year
- All 28 industries
studied can benefit by
adopting 3 activities
- McKinsey
Sustainability
18 million Green
Jobs by 2030
According to the
International
Labour
Organization (ILO)
Jobs for 3.9 million
People
Estimate by the
European
Commission (EC)
USD 700 billion in
Material Savings
Per annum for
fast-moving
consumer goods
Source: https://www.trvst.world/environment/circular-economy-facts-statistics/
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16. Xeraya Capital’s
Commitment
Proactively Investing in Circular Economy Activities
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Fares Zahir
CEO of Xeraya Capital

17. Our Circular Economy Portfolio
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PIVOT BIO
Replacing
synthetic nitrogen
fertilizer with
microbes that are
able to supply
farm crops
nitrogen.
LANZATECH
Waste carbon
capture &
recycling into
fuels and
chemicals
(circular carbon
economy).
P2 SCIENCE
Specialty
chemicals from
renewable
resources to
produce flavors,
fragrances &
beauty products.
GREENLIGHT
BIOSCIENCES
Uses RNA-based
bio-control for
farm crops,
replacing
pesticides &
chemicals.

18. • Circular economy is defined as a model of production and
consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing,
repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials &
products for as long as possible.
• It aims at reducing waste to a minimum, creating further
value for materials.
• Circular economy offers numerous benefits from boosting
productivity and savings, quality products for consumers as
well as creating new opportunities in the employment sector.
• Xeraya Capital has an ongoing commitment in circular
economy by investing in green and environmentally-
sustainable solutions.
Conclusion
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