'Materialisation' of a Circular Economy Typology - Case Evidence from a Finnish SME perspective

David Hanna; Elaine Ramsey; S Loane; P Humphreys

Abstract

Despite rising mainstream recognition, the literature on the Circular Economy (CE) has a complex heritage, encompassing numerous thematic frameworks, concepts and definitions. These complexities make it increasingly difficult to differentiate between the drivers and barriers for SMEs adoption of CE principles and business practices. It is against this backdrop that this paper seeks to increase knowledge, understanding and clarity of the phenomenon. Utilising Porter’s Value Chain, this paper tests the Born Circular typology developed by Zucchella (2019) on SME case studies derived from the Finnish organisation - SITRA. From the resultant data, this paper introduces the concept of Circular Facilitators: companies that produce products or services that facilitate the CE transition without necessarily applying the CE ethos to their own business model. Finally, recommendations are made for future areas of research.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - Aug 2019
Event	The 25th Nordic Academy of Management Conference: Nordic Energies - Vassa, Finland, Vassa, Finland Duration: 22 Aug 2019 → 24 Aug 2019 Conference number: 25 https://www.univaasa.fi/en/sites/nff2019/

Conference

Conference	The 25th Nordic Academy of Management Conference
Country/Territory	Finland
City	Vassa
Period	22/08/19 → 24/08/19
Internet address	https://www.univaasa.fi/en/sites/nff2019/

Keywords

Circular Economy
Born Circular
Sustainability
Business
SME

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