Chapter 9 Internal stakeholders

As circular economy necessarily needs to operate across all stages of the value chain, it is necessary to develop, apply and ensure the adoption of company-wide concepts. In order to develop the right measures and ensure their implementation, all disciplines involved must be identified and their participation must be ensured. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, as depending, for example, on the region, industry segment and individual company, the addressed ways to achieve the goals may differ. In addition, sustainability strategies must be integrated and closely aligned with business strategies. Senior management has a role to play in driving the commitment to sustainability, providing support and monitoring ...

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