Rachel Stonehouse, Head of Policy at IOM3, emphasized that chemical and materials science and engineering are central to delivering a low-carbon, circular economy. Survey and workshop data underpin the report’s analysis, showing that while core skills remain important, the circular economy will increasingly demand critical thinking, systems analysis, and interdisciplinary expertise. The report provides practical recommendations for government, industry, and educational institutions to coordinate efforts and strengthen the circular economy workforce pipeline. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) reaffirmed commitment to building a circular economy. The post UK Faces Urgent Skills Shortage to Deliver Circular Economy, Industry Report Warns first appeared on www.circularbusinessreview.com.