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2.3.2 Four types of value creation (2/3)

Course subject(s) Module 2. Business Value in a Circular Economy

Dr Erwin van der Laan and David Peck discuss four ways businesses can create value in a circular economy. We return to these four types of value creation in the Philips Healthcare case and in the assignment.

In the video below, Erwin and David look at environmental value and customer value.

https://youtu.be/Hr23VdW9mNQ

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Subtitles (captions) in other languages than provided can be viewed at YouTube. Select your language in the CC-button of YouTube.

MAIN TAKEAWAYS

  • Companies can improve their ecological footprint by closing the loop.
  • Environmental value refers to two types of benefits that result from these improved footprints: ease of compliance and improved green image.
  • Customer value refers to increased customer loyalty, better customer satisfaction and superior brand protection.
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