Factors and strategies for circularity implementation in the public sector: An organisational change management approach for sustainability

Klein, Natacha; Ramos, Tomás B.; Deutz, Pauline

doi:10.1002/csr.2215

Factors and strategies for circularity implementation in the public sector: An organisational change management approach for sustainability

Klein, Natacha; Ramos, Tomás B.; Deutz, Pauline

Authors

Natacha Klein

Tomás B. Ramos

Professor Pauline Deutz P.Deutz@hull.ac.uk
Visiting Professor of Circular Economy and Society

Abstract

The circular economy (CE) is seen as a model of production and consumption where resource use is reduced and extended in closed-loop life cycles. Organisations have been fundamental in contributing towards CE for which limited outcomes are known from public organisations. This research aims to identify the factors influencing the implementation of CE and the strategies that support such implementation in the public sector. An organisational change management perspective was taken. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with employees from the central public sector in Portugal to gather insights. Results reveal issues such as organisational culture, CE awareness for people in public sector organisations and leadership related to areas of strategy and management, human resources, and communication and assessment as key elements to consider in shifting towards circularity for this type of organisation. This study contributes to the research that has called for an expansion of the scope of CE to include human-based issues by viewing a public organisation as a multi-dimensional system transitioning to circularity.

Citation

Klein, N., Ramos, T. B., & Deutz, P. (2021). Factors and strategies for circularity implementation in the public sector: An organisational change management approach for sustainability. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.2215

Journal Article Type	Article
Acceptance Date	Oct 12, 2021
Online Publication Date	Oct 27, 2021
Publication Date	Oct 27, 2021
Deposit Date	Jan 13, 2022
Publicly Available Date	Jan 19, 2022
Journal	Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management
Print ISSN	1535-3958
Electronic ISSN	1535-3966
Publisher	ERP Environment
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.2215
Keywords	Circular economy; Organisational change management; Public sector; Stakeholders; Strategies; Sustainable development
Public URL	https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3866752

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

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