01. Introduction - The Path to Transformation is Circular
- A Critical State
- The Circular Economy Advantage: A New Economic System and Business Strategy
- The Way Forward
Part I. Where are We Now? Setting the Foundation
02. The Circular Business Models
- Five Ways to Create Circular Value
- Accelerating the Transition
- The Combinatorial Power of Business Models
03. Disruptive Technologies
- The Forth Industrial Revolution
- 27 Key Technologies
- Applications Across the Circular Value Chain
- Technology Spotlight
- Combinatorial Effects
- Managing Unintended Consequences
- Future Outlook
- Productivity Leapfrogs
Part II. Where Do We Need to Be? Scaling Industry Impact
04. Circular Economy - A Tale of 10 Industries
- What's Driving the Industry Shift to Circularity?
- Uptake of the Circular Business Models
- The Barriers and Enablers
- Understanding the Value
05. Metals & Mining Industry Profile
- Industry Status
- Waste to Wealth Challenges
- Waste to Wealth Opportunities
- Technology Amplifiers
- Obstacles to Overcome
06. Oil & Gas Industry Profile
- Industry Status
- Waste to Wealth Challenges
- Waste to Wealth Opportunities
- Technology Amplifiers
- Obstacles to Overcome
07. Chemical Industry Profile
- Industry Status
- Waste to Wealth Challenges
- Waste to Wealth Opportunities
- Technology Amplifiers
- Obstacles to Overcome
08. Electricity Industry Profile
- Industry Status
- Waste to Wealth C
About the Author:
Peter Lacy is a Senior Managing Director within Accenture Strategy. He advises senior leaders of Fortune 500 companies and public organizations on issues related to growth, innovation and sustainability amid technological disruption. He leads Accenture's relationship with organizations such as the World Economic Forum and United Nations, where he has led the world's largest CEO study on sustainability since 2007. He is a business fellow at Oxford University, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and Co-Founder of The Circulars. He is a regular contributor to the BBC, Financial Times, Fast Company and other publications. He is co-author of Waste to Wealth (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015).
Jessica Long has over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of business, technology and sustainable development. A Managing Director within Accenture Strategy, she leads the North America Sustainability practice and previously led teams in Africa and Latin America. Jessica advises companies, governments and non-profits across the globe, focusing on responsible business, growth in emerging markets, new business models and socio-economic impact. She is a sought-after author and speaker and has a personal passion for social justice.
Wesley Spindler is a Business & Sustainability Strategist within Accenture Strategy. She has been leading circular economy strategy programs with companies cross-industry and partners around the globe for many years. She also has strong expertise in technology innovation. She was Program Director of The Circulars, the world's premier circular economy award program, run in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and Forum of Young Global Leaders, for the duration of the five-year initiative.
