In this presentation the development of the CISUFLO Systemic Transition Support Tool (STS Tool) is described, which is an online resource designed to support the flooring industry's transition to a circular economy by e.g. informing about applicable legislation or potential circular business models. The design process of the tool included addressing industry-specific challenges, defining relevant content, ensuring user-friendly design, and planning for long-term maintenance of the STS Tool. The tool is a practical guidance to facilitate circularity transition workshops and individual expert discussions with manufacturers and further supporting stakeholders.

MEET JAN JORDAN VINCENT

Jan Vincent Jordan looks back on over a decade of support to SMEs’ digitalisation and sustainability transition efforts. He holds a Dr.-Ing. degree in Mechanical Engineering and a M.Sc. in Plastics and Textile Engineering. In his work as research assistant at the RWTH Aachen University he focuses on circularity and innovation processes in textiles and adjacent industries. He advises decision-makers on innovation and sustainability transitions, mentors entrepreneurs in circularity and digitalisation and facilitates access to support programs. Besides his role in the CISUFLO project on the Systemic Transition Support Tool he supports the consortium which sets up the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform for the European Commission (EISMEA/DG GROW) and co-chairs the Strategic Topic Group Textiles & Fashion of EIT Culture & Creativity.