Circular Supply Chain Management Practices for Vienna’s Construction Industry

The construction industry, contributing approximately 13% to the global GDP, is a significant source of CO2 emissions and waste, necessitating a shift from a linear to a circular economy. In Vienna, this strategic shift is addressed with the creation of the Smart City Strategy, which outlines goals for the urban construction sector. From a supply chain management perspective, these goals present specific challenges for integrating circular practices into urban construction supply chains. This project aims to identify effective circular supply chain practices within the city’s construction sector. Key objectives include mapping key stakeholders and processes, analyzing the unique challenges and requirements of urban ecosystems, and discussing current European initiatives that can be adapted to implement circular construction strategies in Vienna. By examining logistics and supply chain management practices, the project seeks to provide actionable recommendations for enhancing circularity in Vienna’s construction industry.