Knowledge Agora

Title	Organisational transformation toward circular economy in SMEs. The effect of internal barriers
ID_Doc	2254
Authors	Arranz, CFA; Arroyabe, MF; de Arroyabe, JCF
Title	Organisational transformation toward circular economy in SMEs. The effect of internal barriers
Year	2024
Published
Abstract	This study investigates the dynamic process of circular economy (CE) implementation in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). We draw on an integrated theoretical framework that combines environmental literature and strategic orientation to explore the interplay between barriers, organisational transformation, and different stages of CE integration. Through a comprehensive empirical analysis, based on an EU database of 16,365 SMEs, we confirm the presence of feasibility barriers and resource related barriers that affect the CE implementation process. Our findings reveal a twofold pattern: initial feasibility barriers, primarily perceived by senior managers, and subsequent resource-related barriers that SMEs encounter during implementation. Moreover, our findings reveal that successful organisational transformation pivots on the SME's capacity to transform these barriers from deterrents into challenges to be overcome. We highlight the significance of a gradual integration approach, emphasizing the role of diverse environmental activities.
PDF	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142307

Similar Articles

ID	Score	Article
2470		Takacs, F; Brunner, D; Frankenberger, K Barriers to a circular economy in small- and medium-sized enterprises and their integration in a sustainable strategic management framework(2022)
1888		Gennari, F The transition towards a circular economy. A framework for SMEs(2023)Journal Of Management And Governance, 27, 4
2965		Prieto-Sandoval, V; Jaca, C; Santos, J; Baumgartner, RJ; Ormazabal, M Key strategies, resources, and capabilities for implementing circular economy in industrial small and medium enterprises(2019)Corporate Social Responsibility And Environmental Management, 26, 6
2025		Perramon, J; Bagur-Femenías, L; Alonso-Almeida, MD; Llach, J Does the transition to a circular economy contribute to business resilience and transformation? Evidence from SMEs(2024)
1018		Prieto-Sandoval, V; Torres-Guevara, LE; Ormazabal, M; Jaca, C Beyond the Circular Economy Theory: Implementation Methodology for Industrial SMEs(2021)Journal Of Industrial Engineering And Management-Jiem, 14, 3
2889		Howard, M; Yan, XY; Mustafee, N; Charnley, F; Böhm, S; Pascucci, S Going beyond waste reduction: Exploring tools and methods for circular economy adoption in small-medium enterprises(2022)
28984		Palombi, G; Schiaroli, V; Fraccascia, L; Nonino, F Identifying barriers and good practices for implementing circular economy principles in small and medium enterprises(2024)
3060		Gennari, F Are SMEs Ready for the Transition Towards Circular Economy? Proposal for an Assessment Framework(2021)
1728		Rizos, V; Behrens, A; van der Gaast, W; Hofman, E; Ioannou, A; Kafyeke, T; Flamos, A; Rinaldi, R; Papadelis, S; Hirschnitz-Garbers, M; Topi, C Implementation of Circular Economy Business Models by Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): Barriers and Enablers(2016)Sustainability, 8, 11
4175		Dey, PK; Malesios, C; Chowdhury, S; Saha, K; Budhwar, P; De, D Adoption of circular economy practices in small and medium-sized enterprises: Evidence from Europe(2022)