Circular economy and sustainability: The role of organizational behaviour in the transition journey

Author(s)

Bertassini, Ana Carolina ^[1] ; Ometto, Aldo Roberto ^[1] ; Severengiz, Semih ^[2] ; Gerolamo, Mateus Cecilio ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Prod Engn, Sao Carlos Sch Engn EESC, Av Trab Sao Carlense 400, BR-13562190 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

^[2] Hsch Bochum, Fachbereich Elektrotech & Informat, Bochum - Germany

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT; v. 30, n. 7, p. 3160-3193, NOV 2021.
• Web of Science Citations: 1

Abstract

Implementing circular economy (CE) requires complex and dynamic changes in technical and behavioural aspects. Few studies spend efforts to understand the organizational behavioural side of CE transition. Thus, this study proposes a theoretical framework that addresses the requirements for the transition towards CE from the organizational perspective. We conducted a systematic review aiming to identify the relations between CE and organizational culture. As a result, we developed a theoretical framework composed of five building blocks (mindsets, values, behaviours, capabilities and competences) that guide the transition towards a CE-oriented culture aiming to achieve sustainability in business. We also identified several gaps for future researches. We concluded that the framework could enrich the literature discussion in the field and be used by practitioners for the identification of paths to implement CE from the organizational culture perspective. In addition, the use of this framework could lead to the achievement of the sustainable development. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 18/24830-6 - Development of a circular organizational culture for a product-service system business model
• Grantee: Ana Carolina Bertassini
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate