MATChE is assisting companies through research based transition paths that can support the systematic innovation and effective development of concrete initiatives for a circular economy. All specified to the context and readiness of your company.
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Transition paths to circular economy
To go from a circular economy strategy or intention and make it end up in real, value creating business initiatives, can be tricky. With MATChE we have created transition paths to help you go from the strategic discussions to operational and effective initiatives.
Our transition paths are tested on research-projects done with 15 companies across different sectors, with the goal to explore the most effective way of transitioning to a circular economy.
Understand Readiness
Explore strategic opportunities
Define direction
Develop initiative
Evaluate & plan implementation
Where do the transition paths come from?
Over a 3 year process, MATChE has worked in close partnership with companies such as Novo Nordisk, Bang & Olufsen and Oticon, to define, develop and implement initiatives and improve the companies' readiness for a circular economy. The insights gained from these collaborations and the processes we undertook, have been the foundation for developing our 'Transition paths'.
The type of companies we explored
- Manufacturing company (S/M/L)
- High motivation and commitment
- Ready to spend resources (time/manpower)
- Would like to contribute to research
- Prepared to pilot an initiative
If you feel you have an interesting case for potential research projects, reach out and let us know.
How do we effectively transition to CE?
Based on your readiness profile, we help you prioritise and select a dimension to focus on. This can either be a dimension you are very ready in, or a dimension where you might need some further improvement.
The key is, to use this prioritisation as the guiding stick for where you want to initially make a change in your company. MATChE then provides you with a transition path that lays out the steps and tools needed to increase your readiness for circular economy.
Ready to get started developing your circular business? Head to my MATChE to assess your readiness and have your own transition path laid out for you now.
‘Understanding your Readiness’ and ‘Prioritizing a Focus Area’
What is our current readiness for circular economy?
Where are our strengths and opportunities for circular initiatives?
Based on our readiness on the eight business dimensions, what should be our focus area for our next steps?
Explore strategic opportunities
What is our timeline for working with this transition path?
Where do we see opportunities for circular economy initiatives in our current and future business?
Define focus and set goals
What initiatives should we then prioritize our efforts on now?
How do we scope the initiative to a concrete project?
How do we set goals for our selves for our long-term and short-term transition towards a circular economy?
Develop initiative
How do we work with developing the circular initiative into something tangible for our business?
Which methods, tools and approaches should we apply?
‘Evaluate & plan implementation’ and ‘Assessing new readiness performance’
After exploring a new initiative are we certain that this is a feasible way forward for us?
If yes, how do we implement it in our business? What should we prioritize our efforts on?
What should we then prioritize our efforts on?
Have we increased our readiness based on the transition path and the work done?
A universe of knowledge
There is a lot of information on circular economy, so where should you get started?
Explore all the MATChE cases in our ‘Universe of Knowledge’ to learn more and be inspired from other companies’ transition paths.
If you a new to the concept of a circular economy, or if you want to align you and your colleagues on what it means, then visit this part of the knowledge universe to get a quick brush-up.
Explore our introduction to a circular economy to get a crash course and our take on the concept before starting your transition.
Learn moreWe have described and collected a number of cases, that are helpful to the understanding circular economy and how companies can work with new circular initiatives.
Explore our collection and find the ones that can help your company in your transition process.
Learn moreWe have collected a number of articles, books and reports that are helpful to getting a deeper understanding of the circular economy and the development of businesses and initiatives.
Explore the theoretical basis of the circular economy and MATChE platform.
Learn moreWe have collected a set of tools and best practices for you, that can help you implement circular economy to your own business context and help you develop new circular initiatives. Complete the readiness assessment to get a recommended set of tools and full access to downloading the tools.
Explore our collection and find the ones that can help you in your transition process.
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