WBCSD: 8 Business Cases to the Circular Economy

    Home Circular Economy Resources

World business council for sustainable development

    Overview
    Clusters
        Circular Economy
        Climate & Energy
        Natural Capital and Ecosystems
        Social Impact
        Sustainable Cities
        Sustainable Lifestyles
        Water
    Projects

8 Business Cases to the Circular Economy
Published: Thu, Jul 20, 2017
Type: Publication
AddThis Sharing Buttons
Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to LinkedInShare to Google+

The macro-opportunities associated with implementing the circular economy are clear. Now, companies need to know how circularity will impact their business as well as specific industry or sector opportunities.

Summarizing the results of over 100 interviews and survey responses, WBCSD identified eight business cases managers can use to justify circular economy practices across the board:

    Gener8: create additional revenue from existing products and processes
    Innov8: spur innovation of new products and services
    Moder8: reduce operating costs
    Captiv8: engage customers and employees
    Differenti8: distinguish from competition
    Integr8: align with corporate strategy or mission
    Acclim8: adapt business models and value chain relationships
    Insul8: mitigate linear risk exposure

CONTACT

MAISON DE LA PAIX
Chemin Eugène-Rigot, 2B
Case Postale 2075
CH-1211, Geneva 1

Tel: +41 (22) 839 3100
Fax: +41 (22) 839 3131

How to find us
LINKS

    Careers
    Global Network
    Leading Women
    Old Site
    India Office
    North America Office

Follow us

    Twitter
    LinkedIn

World business council for sustainable development

Copyright © 2017
World Business Council for Sustainable Development

All rights reserved