Study / New business models for decarbonisation
Decarbonising industry means transforming current business models into more sustainable ones. A business model is an economic concept that encompasses all of a company's activities, its value creation and its relationships with its stakeholders, from suppliers to customers.
Current business models are mainly based on a traditional linear logic along their value chain: extraction of resources, production of material goods, consumption and end of life. This raises the question of how to transform industrial business models if we are to achieve our carbon neutrality objectives.
There are many examples of companies (both industrial and non-industrial) that have already changed their business model in response to technological, regulatory or market developments.
In particular, the transition to a decarbonising business model involves implementing a corporate strategy that both generates profits and contributes to climate change mitigation.
The aim of this study is to identify decarbonisation business models and to assess their benefits and applicability in industry.
The study was organised into 4 analysis phases:
Current business models are mainly based on a traditional linear logic along their value chain: extraction of resources, production of material goods, consumption and end of life. This raises the question of how to transform industrial business models if we are to achieve our carbon neutrality objectives.
There are many examples of companies (both industrial and non-industrial) that have already changed their business model in response to technological, regulatory or market developments.
In particular, the transition to a decarbonising business model involves implementing a corporate strategy that both generates profits and contributes to climate change mitigation.
The aim of this study is to identify decarbonisation business models and to assess their benefits and applicability in industry.
The study was organised into 4 analysis phases:
- Mapping of business models
- Identification and characterisation of decarbonisation business models
- Selection of three business models to be further explored according to their relevance for ALLICE members
- Development of recommendations for members
