Circular - Publications - Faculty & Research

October 2013 (Revised January 2016)
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J.C. Penney's 'Fair and Square' Strategy (Abridged)

As he gets ready to release 2nd quarter 2012 results, Ron Johnson, the new CEO of department store J.C. Penney, is reconsidering the dramatic changes he initiated for the business model and brand image of his company. A new pricing scheme he put in place in February,... View Details

Keywords: Business Model; Change Management; Marketing Strategy; Price; Consumer Behavior; Decision Making; Management Teams; Brands and Branding; Retail Industry; United States

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19 Oct 2010
First Look

First Look: October 19, 2010

give more, that giving indeed causes increased happiness, and that these two relationships may operate in a circular fashion. Second, we consider whether advertising these benefits of charitable giving—asking people to give in order to be... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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Lifelong Learning - Alumni

HBS Alumni Bulletin Rounding the Bend New technologies offer new hope for a circular economy in the apparel industry Re: Emily Bolon (MBA 2007); James Reinhart (MBA 2009); Christopher Homer (MBA 2009); Maria McClay (MBA 2006); By: Jen... View Details

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Clubs - Business & Environment

details of energy technology and science. Circular Economy Symposium at Harvard The Circular Economy Symposium introduces participants to circular economy concepts & case... View Details

01 Dec 2023
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Rounding the Bend

Illustration by Fernando Cobelo To help people visualize what a circular economy could look like and bring the challenges down to a closet-sized scale, Emily Bolon (MBA/MPA 2007) recommends the following exercise. First, make a mental... View Details

Keywords: Jen McFarland Flint; Miscellaneous Store Retailers; Retail Trade; Apparel Manufacturing; Manufacturing

01 Dec 2023
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Joint Venture

thumbtack-shaped implant and the curved partial knee and circular kneecap replacements—replicate the characteristics of human cartilage. Testing indicates that recovery from a Galene-based cartilage replacement is lightning fast. Sparta... View Details

Keywords: Shoshi Parks

07 Mar 2023
Blog Post

Deconstructing LEGO’s Decarbonization

the solutions they are developing. Upon reflection after our visit, we still have some questions: Recycling infrastructure: Given the current limitations on the use of bioplastics, especially for the type of plastics used in 90% of its elements, LEGO Group’s View Details

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Student Research - Doctoral

focused on sustainable, circular economy... Fall 2024 Article Stanford Social Innovation Review The Case for Climate Alliances By: Matteo Gasparini , Knut Haanaes, Emily Tedards and Peter Tufano Business leaders are under pressure to... View Details

30 Mar 2023
Blog Post

Amager Bakke: A Look into the Future of Waste Incineration

Circularity in Denmark BTG Bioliquids: Creating Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil from Biomass Residue Streams Grolsch Brewing Company: Drink Sustainably Van den Ende Rozen: Greenhouse Rose Production Koppert Cress: Macro Greenhouses, Microgreens View Details

17 Jul 2023
Blog Post

Sustainability Career Advice from the Career & Professional Development Office

about energy storage or carbon dioxide removal? Or perhaps the circular economy or changing consumer behavior is better aligned with your interests. Get to know the space, get to know yourself, and enjoy the process of discovery. This... View Details

19 Sep 2023
Blog Post

2023 Summer Internships in Business & Environment

de-centralized, currently untapped resources such as electronic waste domestically in the US, providing a step change to create a circular supply chain for EV batteries. Nth Cycle will be the first domestic producer of a critical... View Details

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Risks, Opportunities, And Investments In The Era Of Climate Change (ROICC) - Course Catalog

HBS Course Catalog Risks, Opportunities, And Investments In The Era Of Climate Change (ROICC) Course Number 1324 Professor George Serafeim Spring; Q3Q4; 3.0 credits 27 Sessions Paper Course Description The MBA course on "Risks, Opportunities, and Investments in an Era... View Details

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Dean’s House | About

main floor, with a circular staircase leading to a sitting room, bedrooms, and baths on the second and third floors. The surrounding garden was part of Frederick Law Olmsted’s original landscape design. At the time of its completion, the... View Details

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Climate Impact - Business & Environment

“Piva Capital is an early-stage Venture Capital firm focused on investing in hard-to-decarbonize sectors. We are backing entrepreneurs focused on the future of work, resource efficiency, circular economy, food and alternate proteins,... View Details

03 Jan 2023
What Do You Think?

How Would the Leadership Style of Girl Scouts' Frances Hesselbein Fare Today?

employed many leadership ideas and kept what worked. In Hesselbein’s case, I was most intrigued by the circular organization concept she introduced to the organization. Instead of a pyramid, it consisted of concentric circles comprising... View Details

Keywords: Re: James L. Heskett

15 Dec 2023
News

Exploring Business Opportunities in Africa; Alumni Grapple with Plastic Waste Problem

certification program. He is also a Special Programs Instructor, teaching Applied Circular Economics and Regenerative Economics at the Sustainability Graduate Programs and at the Global Development Practice Graduate Programs, both at... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

06 Sep 2022
Blog Post

Student Spotlight: Summer Internships in Business & Environment

asset managers with over USD $3 trillion in assets under management. The Asset Stewardship team leverages engagements, proxy voting, and thought leadership to manage material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks to their portfolios. Climate change, land... View Details

23 Mar 2023
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Arla Foods: How Sustainable Can A Dairy Company Be?

Inspiration for Sustainable Product Design Arla Foods: How Sustainable Can A Dairy Company Be? Novo Nordisk Amager Bakke: A Look into the Future of Waste Incineration Maersk’s Journey to Decarbonize Shipping Circularity in Denmark BTG... View Details

11 Apr 2023
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BTG Bioliquids: Creating Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil from Biomass Residue Streams

Incineration Maersk’s Journey to Decarbonize Shipping Circularity in Denmark BTG Bioliquids: Creating Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil from Biomass Residue Streams Grolsch Brewing Company: Drink Sustainably Van den Ende Rozen: Greenhouse Rose... View Details

04 Apr 2023
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Maersk’s Journey to Decarbonize Shipping

to Decarbonize Shipping Circularity in Denmark BTG Bioliquids: Creating Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil from Biomass Residue Streams Grolsch Brewing Company: Drink Sustainably Van den Ende Rozen: Greenhouse Rose Production Koppert Cress: Macro... View Details

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