Key competencies for circular product development

First published in
World Sustainability Series  
Number in series
F128
Start Page
261
End Page
286
Citation
World Sustainability Series F128: 261-286 (2025)
Publisher DOI
10.1007/978-3-031-80380-2_13
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-105000323308
Sustainable development goals and changing environmental policies lead the transformation of organizations to incorporate the circular economy principles and employ circular product development (CPD) practices. Consequently, this implies new competencies that need to be developed at organizational and individual level. There is lack of comprehensive understanding on the distinct competencies that are relevant for such transition, whereas the research on the competencies critical to CPD is scarce. Building on the two empirical studies involving experts and practitioners in the field of sustainability and circular economy, this chapter aims to integrate the findings for providing key competencies for CPD at the level of both an organization and an individual, and to inform on a holistic approach to competency development for CPD.
Subjects
Circular economy | Circular product development | Competencies
DDC Class
600: Technology