What are linear vs. circular business models?
Linear business models follow the “take-make-waste” principle, while circular business models aim to keep materials and products in the usage cycle for as long as possible. The central difference lies in whether value creation is based on one-time resource consumption or on reuse, the extension of life cycles, and recovery. In linear business models, raw […]
How does the Circular Excellence Assessment help identify circular potential within a company?
Circular potential is best identified by systematically analyzing material, product, and value creation processes and viewing them throughout their entire life cycle. The goal is to identify starting points where resources can be saved, cycles can be closed, or new value creation logics can be established. The first step is a structured status quo analysis […]
How does the Circular Economy affect resilience and supply security?
The Circular Economy strengthens companies’ resilience and supply security by reducing dependencies on primary raw materials and making value creation more robust against external disruptions. Through closed loops, extended product lifespans, and alternative sourcing options, companies become less vulnerable to price fluctuations, supply bottlenecks, or geopolitical risks. A key lever is the reduction of the […]
What does Circular Economy mean in a corporate context?
In a corporate context, Circular Economy means designing value creation so that resources are kept in circulation for as long as possible, waste is avoided, and materials are reused or reprocessed. Unlike linear models, it aims to systematically combine environmental impact and economic value. For companies, Circular Economy goes far beyond traditional recycling. It starts […]
