This study investigates the link between circular economy (CE) strategies and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A CE-SDGs framework is proposed, testing the impact of CE activities (involvement, professional profiles/training, sustainability information) on SDG achievement (people- and planet-oriented activities). Using a structural equation model with partial least squares on Social Economy enterprises in Extremadura, Spain, the study finds that CE involvement positively impacts professional profiles/training and sustainability information, which in turn positively affect people-oriented SDGs. However, the relationship with planet-oriented SDGs is less clear. Barriers and incentives significantly influence overall SDG achievement. The study contributes an initial framework for understanding the CE-SDG link in Social Economy enterprises, highlighting the importance of training and information transparency.

Dolores Gallardo-Vázquez, Sabina Scarpellini, Alfonso Aranda-Usón, Carlos Fernández-Bandera