Circular economy strategies aim to redesign products, processes, and supply chains to minimize waste and use resources more productively. As consumers and regulators hold companies more accountable for sustainability, some companies are exploring circular economy solutions—from new product rental and resale business models to innovative packaging and new uses for waste products. This briefing summarizes the challenges and the promises of the circular economy.

The Circular Economy: What Every MBA Needs to Know

The $2.5 trillion fashion industry has a big footprint. This 5-page briefing summarizes the sustainability impacts of the industry (waste, greenhouse gas emissions, waste and more), the business risks, and opportunities for innovation. MBA EDGE: Fashion & Sustainability: What Every MBA Needs to Know

The “Blue Economy”—sustainable use of ocean resources for economic output—is growing at twice the rate of the global economy. This briefing summarizes ocean threats and highlights the opportunities inherent in industries like offshore energy, aquaculture, marine biotech, shipping decarbonization, circular economy solutions, and marine data. MBA EDGE: The Blue Economy: What Every MBA Needs to Know

Water is a fundamental input to the global economy, and a critical component of corporate supply chains, infrastructure, products,and operations. This briefing summarizes the key water-related business issues as well as their potential risks and opportunities. MBA EDGE: Water and Business: What Every MBA Needs to Know