Circular economy business models: A repertoire of theoretical relationships and a research agenda

De Angelis, Roberta ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8324-454X 2022. Circular economy business models: A repertoire of theoretical relationships and a research agenda. Circular Economy and Sustainability 2 , pp. 433-446. 10.1007/s43615-021-00133-x

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Abstract

The shift towards a more resource efficient circular economy has become a necessity in the wake of current ecological, economic and social sustainability challenges. Mirroring circular-related developments in policy and business quarters, the circular economy literature is growing as a distinct field of academic enquiry. Yet, the conceptual and theoretical foundations of circular economy thinking need consolidation. Drawing from strategic management, sustainability transitions and systems theories, this article establishes some theoretical anchoring for circular economy business models. It finds that circular business models contribute to an understanding of both competitive advantage and the systemic nature of business. It also develops a future agenda for management research at the interface between the circular economy and business models.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Business (Including Economics)
Additional Information:	This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.
Publisher:	Springer
ISSN:	2730-597X
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	24 November 2021
Date of Acceptance:	17 November 2021
Last Modified:	02 May 2023 19:19
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/145721

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