D1.1. State of the Art Report on Industrial Symbiosis topic and its different sub areas

3. Evaluation: What criteria are necessary to assess the potential for Industrial Symbiosis implementation? Opening paragraph:Assessing the potential for Industrial Symbiosis (IS) implementation involves several critical criteria that help determine the feasibility and effectiveness of collaborations between companies. By systematically evaluating these factors, companies and stakeholders can make informed decisions about the potential and long-term viability of implementing Industrial Symbiosis. This involves, in part, identifying the main drivers of IS, which, according to Neves et al. (2019), include the diversity of industries, geographical proximity, facilitating entities, and supportive legislation, plans, and policies. The criteria can be categorized as follows:• Type of Economic Activity• Resource flow analysis• Cost Evaluation• Stakeholder Engagement• Political and Regulatory Framework• Geographical Factors• Technology Compatibility• Company Readiness