Reweaving the fabric of fashion: how GenAI can help clean up fashion value chains
Author Joshua Young Director, Digital Product Creation at VF Corporation Kevin Shahbazi Principal Business Designer Table of content 1. Reducing shipping and CO2 emissions through optimized value chains 2. Reducing water usage through smart materials choices in design 3. Reducing overproduction through data-driven supply and demand matching Innovating across B2B value chains Fashion has always […]
Responsible innovation
Businesses need to act beyond the interests of shareholders, and on behalf of all stakeholders – equally. Technology advancements and societal shifts are playing a major role — AI’s impact coupled with ESG reporting are driving efforts to consider all stakeholders equally.
Can a designer sustainably transform the world?
Watch senior innovation consultant Kevin Shahbazi’s talk on circular business design at TU Delft’s Symposium: Impact (or skim his key points).
Unlocking circular economy in Asia
We take, we make, and we dispose. It’s a chain we need to break in Asia, and we can start by embracing the circular economy.
B2B vs B2C: A very different circular business model challenge
The success in adopting a circular business model (CBM) varies greatly from one business to another, as it depends on the stakeholders and customers-alike buying in, every step of the way. This article looks at factors that can potentially challenge B2C and B2B in specific use cases; of which the findings may be used to identify hangups and important areas of focus for future CBM strategies.
Big Brands, Big (Circular) Bang?
Product re-use models are on the rise in the circular economy. Check out how big brands like Ikea, Zalando, and H&M are putting in the effort.
Measuring the impact of your circular strategy
Learn what circular impact means and how you can measure it for your business! It’s important to translate your strategy into tangible KPIs and measurable targets.
Examples to create value in the circular economy (Cases)
Have a look at different ways to create value in the circular economy. The examples shown in this article are based on our own client cases.
How do I make a circular economy business model?
From pre-production to post-consumption, circular business models are the future of the globalized economy. We’ve listed three principles you need to follow when creating a circular business model.
Business Models explained: How sustainability-focused start-ups make money
Focusing your business model on sustainability or the circular economy should not necessarily mean making your venture non-profit. To get you started, we have listed several monetization techniques used by different businesses.