Modèles d’affaires innovants pour une économie circulaire : leçons tirées des coopératives et PME au Québec
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https://doi.org/10.1522/revueot.v34n3.2012Keywords:
Circular economy, cooperatives, SMEs, Quebec, business models, social acceptability, industrial symbiosis, territorialization, sustainabilityAbstract
This study examines the integration of circular economy principles into business models of Quebec cooperatives and SMEs, identifying adoption drivers and barriers. Through a qualitative analysis of organizational case studies, the research reveals that circular transition involves deep business model innovation, particularly through adaptation of value proposition, value chain, and revenue mechanisms. Territorial anchoring and social acceptance emerge as critical success factors, reinforcing the role of cooperatives due to their democratic governance and social mission. The study provides a framework adapted to the Quebec context and recommendations to accelerate the shift toward a territorialized circular economy.
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