Most organisations acknowledge the need to transition toward circular models – yet few redesign their operations to achieve it, largely because leaders assume circularity comes at the expense of margins. In reality, well-implemented circular strategies can strengthen resilience, reduce resource dependency, and unlock new sources of value.

CoBS Research Pod: Implementing an Effective Circular Economy Strategy by CoBS Editor Antonin Delobre. With kind acknowledgements for review and additional content to Anshuman Sisodia.

The circular economy uniquely aligns profit with environmental and social impact, with every sum earned in a well-designed circular model reducing emissions, conserving resources, and able to create social value.

However, many companies misunderstand circularity – focusing too much on either recycling or using it as a greenwashing technique. True circularity requires reducing resource consumption, designing out waste, and integrating social impact.

Above all, the goal isn’t just about balancing profit and purpose, but redesigning systems so responsible production is the path to business success.

In this light, Pierre‑Emmanuel Saint‑Esprit, Circular Economy Officer at Manutan Group and Executive Director of the Global Circular Economy Chair at ESSEC Business School, together with sustainability professional Anshuman Sisodia, provide a practical CoBS Research Pod for managers who want to embed circularity into strategy, KPIs, and day‑to‑day decisions.  

Following a simple, pragmatic and effective instructional design model, you will learn:

• Key insights into the issue of circular economy models
• Take these into account when applying on your personal, team, organisation and sustainability needs
• And follow an action plan to implement circular economy as a strategy in your organisation.

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