Circular transition
New EU directives and changing customer demands are prompting companies to adopt circular business models, but this transition is complex. Challenges include financing when products are retained instead of sold, designing for extended life and upgradeability, communicating sustainability credibly in procurement, and finding new partners in circular value flows.
RISE can help you to develop profitable circular business models that strengthen both competitiveness and sustainability. We design future-adaptive products with modular architecture to maximise their lifespan, carry out techno-economic analyses to demonstrate profitability and test solutions in pilot projects. We ensure the credibility of your sustainability communication through verification according to ISO standards and EPD.
Expertise in Circular transition
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Circular Business Models
By basing business models and value propositions on a circular logic, companies can reduce their environmental impact while strengthening their business. Instead of producing material products with primary resources and offering these via linear sales, companies can invest in creating, delivering a…
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Circular financing
Circular financing is a new and exciting research area that covers how financing, financial markets and financial actors are affected by a transition from a linear to a circular economy in theory and practice, at all levels of the economy.
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Future adaptive design for a circular ec
Future adaptive design can reduce business risks in circular business models through a product design for extended product life, through robustness, flexibility, and upgradeability
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Tools for the circular transition
There are many tools and methods for circular business development and design that can help companies make the transition from a linear to a circular business. However, it is not always easy to find the right tool for a specific need. Our experts can help you navigate existing tools and even develo…
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Circular Business Lab at RISE – a collaborative workshop for new circular businesses
At the Circular Business Lab, company management will have the opportunity to develop circular business opportunities and ensure that their operations are future-proofed ahead of the transition to a more circular economy.
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Circular Economy Outlook Report
Circular Economy Outlook Report 2024 är en omfattande studie som undersöker i vilken utsträckning svenska börsbolag har integrerat cirkularitet i sina affärsstrategier och verksamheter.
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Circular Economy Outlook Nordics 2024
Business opportunities and reduction of climate emissions are two of the top drivers for circular transition among listed companies in the Nordics. A majority expect their competitors to develop significant circular capabilities. Most of these companies also believe that EUs circular regulations wi…
Services in Circular transition
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Verification of Sustainability Declaration SIS/TS2
Do you want to showcase your sustainability efforts in a structured, clear, and credible way? The SIS/TS 2 Sustainability Declaration is a simple tool for small and medium-sized organizations looking to take their work to the next level. With independent verification by RISE, credibility is further…
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ISO standards on circular economy (the 59000 standards)
We help you use the ISO standards that describe the circular economy (published in May 2024). The standards clarify concepts, provide guidance from a business strategic perspective and define how to measure and evaluate circular performance.
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Environmental product declaration, EPD
An environmental product declaration is a way of communicating the environmental properties of products that can be used on all kinds of goods and services. Environmental product declarations in accordance with ISO 14025 are based on life cycle assessment, LCA.
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Is the circular transition just around the corner?
There has been talk of the circular economy for many years without any major changes taking place. So far, that is. Because something has happened in recent years, and now the big transformation may be just around the corner.
Trainings and courses in Circular transition
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Sustainable and circular product lifetime
Do you want to ensure that the products your company puts on the market last a long time and contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy? We give you knowledge and tools for how to create a clear picture of how long a product lasts and how to map the weaknesses and risks that can affect t…
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Training - Business driven climate transition
The EU climate goals for 2050 entail significant changes for businesses. By taking the Business-Driven Climate Transition training, you give your company an edge in understanding and adapting to these requirements, positioning you as leaders in the climate transition. It’s about leveraging the oppo…
Solutions for a Circular transition
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Bioeconomy Arena – a catalyst for biobased innovation
Bioeconomy Arena brings together scientific excellence and state-of-the-art research infrastructure to speed up the transition to a circular bioeconomy. With the arena, RISE supports industry and society to accelerate the development of new products and solutions based on sustainable origins – for a sustainable, competitive and resilient future as well as increased national preparedness.
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The Bioeconomy Research Programme – working with industry for a more sustainable world
The next big breakthrough in the bioeconomy is just around the corner. By participating in our international Bioeconomy Research Programme, your company can help drive developments. This programme brings together leading researchers and innovative companies to co-create the sustainable solutions of tomorrow.
Center for Industrial and urban symbiosis
By creating long-term sustainable symbiosis, society will be able to utilize resources and businesses can contribute to climate change.
Why RISE
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Circular Business Lab
– A collaborative workshop where you develop a circular vision, strategy and business models alongside other companies. 02
Future-adaptive design
– Robust, flexible and upgradeable modular products that extend service life and reduce business risks. 03
Circular financing
– Research-based solutions for capital commitment, risk assessment, and new financing models for the product-as-a-service model. 04
Bioeconomy Arena
– A complete infrastructure and expertise for the development of bio-based circular solutions, from concept to commercialisation. 05
Verification and standards
– EPDs, sustainability declarations and guidance on the ISO 59000 standards to ensure credible and compliant communication.Relevant areas for you
Climate adaptation
Torrential rain flooding basements, heat waves creating unhealthy indoor environments, rising sea levels threatening coastal properties – extreme wea…
Manufacturing and production conversion
Swedish industry is facing a major transition, with ever-increasing demands for sustainability, efficiency, and competitiveness. At the same time, di…
Materials and durability
Selecting the appropriate material is essential for optimising a product's performance, lifespan, and environmental impact. At the same time, the ind…
Construction
The construction industry is facing major changes. The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's new building regulations from July …
Packaging
Packaging must protect both the product and the environment throughout the entire supply chain, from manufacturing to consumer use. At the same time,…