Waste is Out, Circular is In
Taking businesses ’from linear 📏 to circular ♻️’
Lets start your circular journey!
Trusted by
Known by Many Leaders as
“A Circular Economist”
Harald Friedl practiced circular economy, sustainability and business for over 10 years and is now an active innovator who drives growth and circularity in his clients companies.
Not simply a theory guy, Harald teaches what he knows from experience and is passionate about sharing his expertise with today’s most dynamic business leaders.
Projects I'm proud of
System Change Accelerator: COP Climate Action Champions Team
Community Builder – ex. “Humans.AI”
Advisory Boards Globally Leading Companies
Austria Circular Economy Ambassador
Google Germany Masterclass – inspiring leadership
Systems Change – Global Cement Accelerator
Work with the GCCA
Invention of the Circularity Gap Report Movement
Austrian Circular Economy Summit 2022
Curation & Organization/Project Execution
Motivational Speaker – From TED to WCEF to WEF
Inspire and lead the way through TED talks, speeches and excitement on the biggest innovation festivals in the world.
Coach – Heart Leadership
Pro bono advice
Change Maker – Circular Tulum
Create a holistic, green and circular tourist destination
Erasmus University Masterclass (2022)
World Economic Forum
Guiding the Establishment of the Industry Net Zero Circularity Programme (2021)
Scaling up Circle Economy
2017-2020
Erste Bank Foundation
Disrupt for future Transformation
Featured videos
from Harald
TEDX: hacking a broken system while building a new future
World Circular Economy Forum: The Problem with Instant Gratification
DIF: What might the circular economy mean for developing countries?
Keynote: Zero Waste Conference Canada
Featured writing
MY MISSION
To Accelerate Our Collective Progress To Achieve Circularity
I’m here to showcase the immense benefits of adopting circular practices – from reducing waste and maximizing resource efficiency to fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth. Together, let’s shape a future where businesses thrive while respecting our planet’s limits, creating value that endures for generations to come.
RECENT PARTNERSHIPS
Invite Me to Your Stage
Harald has crossed dozens of stages across North America, Europe and Asia. Let him share real world experience for growing regenerative circular companies.
Looking For a Seasoned Mentor to Support Your Startup?
Are you ready to take your brilliant business to the next level and achieve explosive growth? If you’re feeling like you could use some extra seniority and guidance to help you get there, then look no further. Imagine having a seasoned expert by your side, someone who has scaled several sustainable businesses and can offer valuable advice based on years of experience. This is the kind of opportunity that can give you a crucial advantage in your market, and help you turn your dreams into reality.
Educate your team with a Circularity Masterclass
Get a hands-on training with me that will provide my students an opportunity to work under my guidance to help elevate their impact.
Uniquely designed to give participants the confidence and knowledge to discuss Circular Economy and Sustainability topics in a professional setting. During this masterclass participants will build an understanding of the key areas required to implement and to create Circular principles in their day-to-day responsibilities.
Circular businesses don’t build themselves....
Most entrepreneurs are great in their area of expertise, but having a successful & sustainable business requires two things: circular expertise and BUSINESS expertise.
And that’s where many fall short. They’ve never built a successful circular business before, so they don’t know how to do it right.
To get my help to find the missing link in your business, book a free 15-minute clarity call with me below.