scholarly journals Patterns of Circular Transition: What Is the Circular Economy Maturity of Belgian Ports?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 9269
Author(s):  
Elvira Haezendonck ◽  
Karel Van den Berghe
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Port Authorities ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
New Business ◽  
Lock In ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
New Business Models ◽  
Insight Into

Large seaport hubs in Northwestern Europe are aiming to develop as circular hotspots and are striving to become first movers in the circular economy (CE) transition. In order to facilitate their transition, it is therefore relevant to unravel potential patterns of the circular transition that ports are currently undertaking. In this paper, we explore the CE patterns of five Belgian seaports. Based on recent (strategy) documents from port authorities and on in-depth interviews with local port executives, the circular initiatives of these ports are mapped, based on their spatial characteristics and transition focus. The set of initiatives per port indicates its maturity level in terms of transition towards a circular approach. For most studied seaports, an energy recovery focus based on industrial symbiosis initiatives seems to dominate the first stages in the transition process. Most initiatives are not (yet) financially sustainable, and there is a lack of information on potential new business models that ports can adopt in view of a sustainable transition. The analysis of CE patterns in this paper contributes to how ports lift themselves out of the linear lock-in, as it demonstrates that ports may walk a different path and at a diverging speed in their CE transition, but also that the Belgian ports so far have focused too little on their cargo orchestrating role in that change process. Moreover, it offers a first insight into how integrated and sustainable the ports’ CE initiatives currently are.

scholarly journals New business models for advertisers: The video games sector in Spain. Advergaming Vs Ingame Advertising

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Sebastián Morillas ◽  
Marian Núñez Cansado ◽  
Daniel Muñoz Sastre
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Brand Awareness ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
New Business ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
New Business Models

The article aims the advertising efficiency video games have in Spain, which is of the<br />utmost importance considering results from latest studies on effectiveness. Video games<br />have become one of the most valuable platforms used by advertisers when looking for<br />new ways to reinforce brand awareness. This study seeks to explain the reasons why<br />brands are using the advergaming and ingame advertising in order to have their advertising<br />messages being effectively reached by the target audience. The topic proposed<br />in this paper deploys a qualitative research methodology focused on a bibliographic<br />review, in-depth interviews and the analysis of several case studies. Results obtained by<br />this research may help companies to develop effective marketing and communication<br />strategies.

scholarly journals Configuring New Business Models for Circular Economy through Product–Service Systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 3727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina P. P. Pieroni ◽  
Tim C. McAloone ◽  
Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Customer Value ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Service System ◽  
Service Systems ◽  
Product Service System ◽  
Product Service ◽  
New Business ◽  
Product Service Systems ◽  
New Business Models

Product—service systems (PSSs) are often outlined as potential enablers of new business models for circular economy. However, not all business models based on product-service systems have superior circularity potential. This research demonstrates how the application of a previously developed business model configurator for circular economy can support the design and assessment of customer value, economic and resource decoupling potential for product-service system business models in practice. By applying action research in two Nordic manufacturing companies from the furniture sector, different business model concepts based on product-service systems were proposed and assessed. Results indicate positive uptake by companies regarding the usefulness of the obtained outcomes. This research identified two key findings about ‘product-service system business models for circular economy’: (i) their configuration should fulfil certain simultaneous conditions—i.e. superior customer value, economic growth, and resource decoupling potential—to contribute to circular economy; and (ii) they are often ‘niche solutions’, fulfilling specific needs and customer segments, and more likely to flourish with certain types/characteristic of products, segments or geographical locations. Lastly, a framework outlining the conditions and trade-offs for assessing the circularity potential of business models based on product-service systems is introduced as one of the key contributions.

Going in circles: new business models for efficiency and value

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 36-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Beatriz Lopes de Sousa Jabbour
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Business ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Conceptual Paper ◽  
Multiple Levels ◽  
New Business Models

Purpose This paper aims to explain what managers will want to know about the circular economy by covering some of the key issues and discussing an approach which may help organisations to move towards the circular economy. Design/methodology/approach This is a conceptual paper, which blends theory and hard facts to achieve its aims. Findings This paper presents a framework which uses multiple levels of analysis to explain how organisations can prepare for and implement circular economy practices. Originality/value This paper makes relevant contributions for both academics and practitioners by providing essential practical guidance on the “what”, “how” and “why” of the circular economy, which can help managers to plan and implement a convincing business case for this sustainable approach.

scholarly journals The Intention to Purchase Recycled Products: Towards an Integrative Theoretical Framework

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9739
Author(s):  
Barbara Bigliardi ◽  
Domenico Campisi ◽  
Giovanna Ferraro ◽  
Serena Filippelli ◽  
Francesco Galati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Purchase Behavior ◽  
Integrative Framework ◽  
Intention To Purchase ◽  
Behavioral Theories ◽  
New Business ◽  
New Business Models

The growing interest of the scientific literature regarding purchase behavior, circular economy and new business models has generated the need, as well as the opportunity, for a comprehensive review and categorization of the state of the existing research carried out so far. The present study aims at reconciling the wide but fragmented literature dealing with the purchase intention of recycled products. An integrative theoretical framework, able to combine several constructs, perspectives, and theories discussed to date on the topic, is proposed. Such framework represents a further step toward a comprehensive understanding of behavioral theories and constructs, which need to be understood to design effective business models for the circular economy. This effort could be highly valuable both for scholars interested in the topic—as the integrative framework could assist them in theorizing additional effects—and for firms’ managers—who can understand, more in depth, the drivers of the consumers’ purchasing process and act accordingly.

scholarly journals Development of Circular Economy: Opportunities and Impediments

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-17
Author(s):  
Vania Ivanova
Keyword(s):  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Slowing Down ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
New Business ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Analytical Research ◽  
New Business Models

The objective of this paper is to outline the potential and outlooks of development of circular economy in Bulgaria, as well as demonstrate the need for adequate measures on part of public authorities to encourage this change. The research is based on a primary survey of Bulgarian employers’ attitudes towards pursuing a corporate policy relating to the principles of sustainable development, which was conducted among 400 enterprises. The analysis reveals untapped potential not only with regard to a more efficient use of resources, in both the private and public sectors, but also in terms of underestimating the significance of the issue. The firms could significantly reduce their costs, improve their compatibility and their export potential if they apply new business models and new innovative technologies, which are both resource-efficient and eco-friendly. The research and analytical methods used for the development of the paper involve graphical and table presentation of statistical and empirical data and survey of available legal and analytical research on the topic. The conclusions reached reveal a number of obstacles slowing down the transition to a real circular economy model.  That would require speeding up the reform in the eco-fiscal and innovative government policies.  The paper’s added value lies not only in the analytical examination of the issues, but above all in deriving recommendations for future actions.

Legal and Ethical Aspects of CSR

2020 ◽  
pp. 200-223
Author(s):  
Ewa Barbara Wójcik ◽  
Katarzyna Olejko
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Business Activity ◽  
Ethical Aspects ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
New Business ◽  
State Of Affairs ◽  
Further Development ◽  
New Business Models ◽  
Insight Into

The increasingly important role of sustainability issues and CSR in business activity has been widely recognized. In order to promote socially responsible decisions, changes in the macro- and micro-environment should be examined. The study offers insight into different aspects of CSR and defines those whose importance is growing, discusses trends, reasons for the state of affairs, and formulates conclusions of possible effects. The focus is on ethical values, in particular trust, and their changing perception which may lead to new business models strengthening and further development.

scholarly journals Tourist guides and free tours: A controversial relationship

2021 ◽  
pp. 146879762110160
Author(s):  
Rosario Navalón-García ◽  
Carmen Mínguez
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Collaborative Consumption ◽  
New Business ◽  
Guided Tours ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Tourist Guides ◽  
New Business Models

Like other tourism subsectors, guided tours have been affected by the emergence of the sharing economy. Although this subsector of tourism is not as well known, it constitutes an interesting scenario for studying these new business models and it is also generating debate. This article analyses the uniqueness of the tourist guide services provided through online platforms under the name of free tours. The study includes a bibliographical revision and it is carried out from a qualitative methodology based on a survey conducted among tourist guide professionals and in-depth interviews. The study analyses the point of view of professionals in the guiding sector from 11 European cities subject to common regulations. It aims to determine how they are affected by the free tours as well as to assess their relationship with this new activity, a complex relationship with many controversial elements in terms of labour, tax and organisation. It will be shown that the free tours respond to the trends of contemporary society but are not an expression of the collaborative consumption among equals, but rather an effective marketing strategy.

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