Leadership for Circular Economy: Wie interne Champions die Transition vorantreiben / Englisch
The transition to a Circular Economy is increasingly recognized as a strategic economic imperative. From resource resilience and climate compliance to long-term competitiveness, circularity is no longer a niche concern, but a core business issue.
Yet, despite rising awareness and numerous pilot projects, many corporate Circular Economy initiatives fail to scale or embed into strategic processes. A recent study, rooted in over 50 in-depth interviews with practitioners reveals a decisive insight: internal champions make the difference. These are committed individuals inside companies who translate abstract Circular Economy goals into concrete, actionable change — not only by initiating projects, but by navigating organizational dynamics, building coalitions, and connecting strategic intent with operational execution.
Speakers (1)
Armando García Schmidt
Senior Expert Sustainable Social Market Economies, Bertelsmann Stiftung
