Motivated by Global Impact
Savana Impact, the social impact arm of Savana, is driven to create organizations, or accelerate existing ones, that address global challenges.
To date, Savana Impact has played a pioneering role in advancing the circular economy, leading the creation and development of the Circular Economy Institute (CEI) and the Circular Economy Club (CEC), both built from the ground up and now present in over 20 countries.
The Circular Economy Institute (CEI) is an international organization headquartered in the United Kingdom that certifies professionals and organizations in circular economy practices. It works with global partners such as the City of London, the UN One Planet Network, and major corporations to expand practical expertise, offering programs in over 20 countries.
The Circular Economy Club (CEC) is a global, non-profit network that connects professionals, entrepreneurs, and institutions in order to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Through CEC local clubs (e.g., CEC New York, CEC Sydney, CEC Mexico City) and partnerships, members share best practices and pursue circularity objectives across more than 280 cities worldwide.
Key Milestones
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1 Mission
“No city left behind the circular revolution” — empowering every city with the knowledge, tools, and community support to transition toward a circular economy.
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+280 Cities
The CEC grew rapidly, creating local hubs and organizing events in more than 280 cities and over 100 countries, connecting communities to advance circular economy practices worldwide.
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+8,000 Members
The network counts over 8,000 members globally, including businesses, entrepreneurs, academics, and public sector leaders working toward circularity.
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+500 Alumni
CEI alumni represent certified circular economy professionals across sectors, forming a growing international community of trained change-makers and circularity leaders.
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+60 Partners
Collaborate with institutions such as the United Nations One Planet Network, the City of London, and the Chartered Institute for Waste Management (CIWM) to promote circular transformation.
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+7,000 Events
Including hands-on workshops, stakeholder sessions, and global events such as the Circular Economy Mapping Week and Circular Cities Week, held simultaneously in more than 80 cities.
ADELAIDE
SALVADOR
RIO DE JANEIRO
HONG KONG
BOSTON
MOMBASA
AMMAN
BIRMINGHAM
AMSTERDAM
CALGARY
BERLIN
LONDON
PACITAN
LAHORE
SWANSEA
BEDFORD
READING
ELY
KYIV
BOISE
ADELAIDE SALVADOR RIO DE JANEIRO HONG KONG BOSTON MOMBASA AMMAN BIRMINGHAM AMSTERDAM CALGARY BERLIN LONDON PACITAN LAHORE SWANSEA BEDFORD READING ELY KYIV BOISE
LIMA
FELGUEIRAS
PUNE
VITORIA
MUNICH
SHANGHAI
SINGAPORE
MILAN
MANCHESTER
VIENNA
SEATTLE
PARIS
SYDNEY
MIAMI
NORTH HAMPTON
CAPE TOWN
MASERU
PANAMA CITY
LIMA
LIMA FELGUEIRAS PUNE VITORIA MUNICH SHANGHAI SINGAPORE MILAN MANCHESTER VIENNA SEATTLE PARIS SYDNEY MIAMI NORTH HAMPTON CAPE TOWN MASERU PANAMA CITY LIMA
ESCAZU
BILBAO
ASUNCION
NEW YORK
ACCRA
BENIN
KAMPALA
PENAMPANG
ALMADA
ATHENS
BARCELONA
MUMBAI
CASA BLANCA
ROTTERDAM
YORK
GLASGOW
BRISBANE
SAN FRANCISCO
JOHOR BAHRU
SOFIA
TORINO
PETALING JAYA
SÃO PAULO
PORTO
BRUSSELS
ESCAZU BILBAO ASUNCION NEW YORK ACCRA BENIN KAMPALA PENAMPANG ALMADA ATHENS BARCELONA MUMBAI CASA BLANCA ROTTERDAM YORK GLASGOW BRISBANE SAN FRANCISCO JOHOR BAHRU SOFIA TORINO PETALING JAYA SÃO PAULO PORTO BRUSSELS
Featured CEC Local Clubs
Awards & Recognitions
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Recognized as one of the most influential women in the space of technology by World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) administered by the United Nations (UN)
50 Most Innovative Youth Solutions towards SDGs, United Nations
Young World Champion of the Earth for the Americas - Finalist, United Nations
Global Action Awards – Finalist, United Nations
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Highly Commended, The Circulars Awards, World Economic Forum (WEF)
Appointed to the Advisory Committee of the Circulars Awards, initiative led by Accenture and the World Economy Forum (WEF) evolving to become the Circulars Accelerator
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30under30, North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
Circular Economy Award, International Innovation and Wisdom Awards
Global Good Award, United Kingdom
Ibero-American Youth Award, Organismo Internacional de Juventud (OIJ)
edie Sustainability Leaders – Finalist, edie UK
Outstanding Alumni Recognition for leading the circular economy transition, University of Alicante
Young Latinamerican Leader, University of Alicante
Formula-Santander Fellow, Santander Bank and FormulaOne
LaCaixa Foundation Fellowship
Media Mentions
Testimonials
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"I commend the work CEC is doing through the Mentors program and therefore I am showing my support as a CEC Guest Mentor."
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"The program is very practical and it has equipped me with the skills and confidence I need to speak decisively about circularity."
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“The CEI workshops were really useful leaving us with lots of projects to get on with in London. It was extremely practical.“
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"A must-have certificate for those who want to understand circularity and lead the space. It is very clear and complete."
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The CEI program helped me organize my ideas and get confident about implementing circular strategies."
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"The CEI has the most current programming and will put you in a great position for your next opportunity!"
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"The CEC workshop lead at the Harvard Graduate School of Design brought a meaningful discussion for us to have."
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"The CEI program has provided me with so many insights, I am very glad I signed up for this program and community."
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"The CEI Instructors program is absolutely amazing in both the up-to-date content, quality and clarity. I learned beyond expectations."
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"I encourage all leaders and specialists from the Baltics to complete the CEI program. Together we can make a change."
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"I was heartened to see the commitment to circularity and attention that was paid to getting words and definitions right."
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"Anyone aiming to succeed in business, international development or public policy should seek a certification at CEI."
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"I highly recommend the program. The content of the program and the feedback of the CEI Evaluation Committee are excellent."
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"The CEI certificate covers in-depth content, practical cases, and a thorough methodology to assess organizations on their circularity."
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"I highly recommend the program as it gave me a thorough understanding of how to implement the circular economy."
