This white paper offers guidance to entrepreneurs on developing a circular business model. 

It is based on a classification for existing and future circular business models developed in 2021.

The Quick Scan delivers a brief analysis of where you stand as an organisation when it comes to organising sustainably and circularly and formulating your ambition for the coming years, and an exploration of the business model that best suits your competencies and ambition.

It is intended for entrepreneurs, primarily in the manufacturing industry. Three groups of entrepreneurs are distinguished. For each of these groups, a specific track can be followed, focusing on different circular business models.

These tracks are:

• Newcomer: Intended for entrepreneurs who have yet to start or who have just started, and who are looking for a circular business model.
• Keep going: Intended for entrepreneurs who are already engaged in sustainable and circular business and are looking for new opportunities. Case studies illustrate what is possible and already available, and the track addresses the challenges of organising in a circular way.
• Frontrunners: Intended for entrepreneurs who are already working hard but want to take a critical look at their current circular business model and prepare for the future. The focus is not on the examples but more on developments such as Extended Producer Responsibility and Producer Ownership.