Reinventing the Linear Economy Into the Regenerative Circular Economy

Organizations have an opportunity to create up to $4.5 trillion in value by 2030 by moving toward circular economy principles that upend our linear systems of “make, take, dispose.”

Though circular business models are still relatively nascent, they’ve already demonstrated vast potential for increasing efficiency and profitability while reducing environmental impact.

In this series sponsored by SAP and Accenture, we’ll take a closer look at some of the tools and trends that are pushing circularity forward and the role of digital technology in the regenerative economy of the future. (Image credit: doidam10/Adobe Stock)

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Consumer Goods Companies Can Turn the Tide on Plastic Waste
For the companies developing consumer products, making the needed progress can seem unattainable in an age when plastic has become a reliable and affordable go-to for packaging. It might even feel like a distraction from other priorities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

SAP and Accenture Aim for a Circular, Regenerative Economy
With 87 percent of the world’s transaction revenue touching its software at some point, the leading software company SAP is in a unique position to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
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