Francesca Gennari – Department of Economics and Management, University of Brescia, C.da S.Chiara 50, 25121 Brescia, Italy
Keywords:
Circular economy;
Strategic risk;
Risk management;
Governance;
Stakeholder relations;
Innovation
Abstract
The debate about the criticalities of the traditional linear economy-based business model is leading to a more sustainable way of production and consumption which is the circular economy (CE), defined as an economy capable of regenerating itself. However, there is an area of concern related to the risks arising from the changes that CE requires in processes, organization, governance, and relations within the supply chain and with stakeholders. This paper focuses on the main risk areas firms should manage for a successful strategic transition to CE, suggesting a conceptual framework for CE risk identification according to a strategic-based approach.
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Gennari, F. (2022). Managing Circular Economy with a Strategic-Risk Approach. In V. Bevanda (Ed.), International Scientific-Business Conference – LIMEN 2022: Vol 8. Selected papers (pp. 11-17). Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans. https://doi.org/10.31410/LIMEN.S.P.2022.11
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