ABC: mechanisms for Access-Based Circularity in Sweden

Purpose and goal

To identify barriers in practice and in theory for and transition to sharing economy with the identification of measures for specific companies. Increased knowledge of one´s own business has emerged in all partner organizations. In Husqvarna this has resulted in a decided strategy on innovation projects that support a circular economy. The analysis of Hygglo´s database has today provided a basis for Hygglo that enables them to develop their platform and their business. The literature study has resulted in a broad knowledge description with large effect on future research.

Expected results and effects

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The effects of the results in Husqvarna are a long-term change in the company´s offerings and value development. The effects of the prepared basis for Hygglo are also there further development of the business and strengthened competitiveness. The literature study is unique in its scope and its broad grasp of barriers to circular economics and lays an important basis for research. It is already an important cornerstone of a new research project. We would also like to refer to published papers and a short report attached to this reporting.

Planned approach and implementation

** Denna text är maskinöversatt ** The project has partly carried out a so-called SLR, a systematic literature review, and two independent empirical studies in one small and one large company. In the small company, the study in particular involved quantitative analyzes of their product and customer data. In the large company, several interviews have been conducted and three workshops have been developed, that have been of great importance for the company´s strategy development.