Chair
Circular Economy and Territories
- Présentation
- Actus et events
- Recherche et expertise
- Ressources et publications
- Partenariats
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Understand and analyze: We conduct in-depth studies to examine the drivers and barriers to the circular transition, relying on case studies and concrete data.
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Map initiatives: We identify and highlight the most inspiring initiatives in responsible consumption, reuse, recycling, and waste valorization across Europe.
- Enhancing Understanding: We educate the general public, policymakers, and economic stakeholders about the benefits of the circular economy for the environment, economy, and society.
- Inspire and mobilize: We showcase successful projects and engaged actors to encourage action.
- Train stakeholders: We provide training sessions and workshops to enhance the skills of local participants.
- Shaping Public Policies: We formulate concrete recommendations to advocate for the advancement of the circular economy at both the European and national levels.
- Build Bridges: We promote exchanges and partnerships among businesses, communities, researchers, and citizens.
From 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2026, the Chair in Circular Economy and Territories received funding from the European Union under the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet programme, through the CLOLOCALL project.
Its aim is to facilitate the implementation of the circular economy by providing local stakeholders – businesses, public authorities and citizens – with tailored tools, knowledge and support. Following the conclusion of the CLOLOCALL project, the activities undertaken under the Chair are continuing, particularly in the areas of research, teaching, knowledge dissemination and the development of new collaborations.
The Essential Role of Territories
Cities and regions are crucial catalysts in implementing the circular economy. By proposing incentive-based public policies, financing local initiatives, and providing appropriate infrastructure, they create favorable conditions for advancing the circular economy. However, within the European Union, only a handful of cities (less than 40 out of more than 800 with a population of over 50,000) have adopted strategies conducive to the circular economy, underscoring the necessity for intensified efforts.
Missions
Research and Expertise
Awareness-raising and Promotion
Advocacy and Influence
Working with all territorial stakeholders
Policymakers
As catalysts, regional and local authorities play a crucial role in implementing circular principles in key areas of the circular economy, such as construction, food, mobility, waste management, and economic development. We support them in defining and executing ambitious public policies.
Businesses
Businesses are the laboratories of circular innovation. By promoting eco-design and using sustainable materials, they help limit resource depletion and pave the way for new economic models. We support them in integrating circular economy principles into their business models and daily operations.
Citizens
Citizens are the primary beneficiaries of the circular economy. We raise awareness about the importance of their consumption choices and encourage them to adopt more responsible behaviors.
Meet the Team
- Gain Recognition: Be recognized for your contributions to advancing the circular economy.
- Expand Your Network: Connect with leading scholars and industry practitioners.
- Boost Your Career: Enhance your professional profile and open doors to new opportunities.
- €500 prize
- Promotion of your research
- Dissertation Summary: A 500-word overview, including title, supervisory team, defense date, grade, and a brief description of your research.
- Contribution Analysis: A 500-word explanation of how your thesis advances the circular economy.
- Thesis Submission: Upload a digital copy of your completed thesis.
- Review the rules.
- Submit your application by the deadline.
Stand Out and Win a €500 Prize!
The circular economy is gaining momentum as a vital solution to global sustainability challenges. To recognize and support groundbreaking research, the European Chair of Excellence on Circular Economy and Territories is thrilled to announce its 2024 Best Master Thesis Award.
We invite Master’s students in the Humanities and Social Sciences who completed research related to the circular economy during the 2023-2024 academic year to submit their thesis for consideration. The winner will receive a €500 prize and have their work showcased.
Why Apply?
Award Details
Application Deadline
Submit your application by December 20, 2024, to sbourdin@em-normandie.fr
Application Requirements
How to Participate
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work. Apply now!
- Implementing strategies to optimize the use of local resources.
- Developing actor networks to enhance economic attractiveness.
- Supporting public policies in their critical role in achieving local ecological transitions.
- Identifying success factors for inter-company collaborations.
- Analyzing barriers to cooperation (corporate culture, competition, regulation) and incentives to engage businesses (financial incentives, institutional support).
- Studying industrial synergies and resource sharing to strengthen territorial sustainability.
- Addressing specific territorial challenges: regulatory changes, increased extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes, the growing complexity of waste collection and sorting, and barriers to circular economy deployment.
- Investigating inter-service collaborations, corporate engagement, and mechanisms to enhance the social acceptability of the circular economy.
- Researching and developing new circular economic models that balance value creation with planetary boundaries.
- Identifying innovation levers to transform traditional production and consumption chains.
- Developing logistical networks that promote the reuse of recycled materials.
- Examining deposit-return systems for reuse and recycling.
- Analyzing infrastructure requirements to support the transition to sustainable, circular logistics.
Services
Consulting
We offer tailored territorial diagnostics that provide a comprehensive overview of the circular economy in your area. These diagnostics highlight existing strengths and identify development opportunities, serving as a foundation for creating a roadmap to guide your actions.
Workshops and Frescoes
We organize interactive workshops and circular economy frescoes to help participants understand circular economy issues through collaborative and visual activities. These workshops engage businesses, educational institutions, and the general public.
Public Conferences
We organize conferences for a broad audience to spread knowledge and stimulate interest in circular economy topics. These events feature case studies, sector innovations, and expert debates.
Professional Training
We develop tailored training modules for local professionals and decision-makers to help them integrate circular economy principles into their daily practices.
Impact and Social Acceptability Studies
We conduct studies to evaluate how public policies are received by economic actors and to analyze practices and behaviors related to circular economy deployment. By identifying obstacles and action levers, we provide public and private stakeholders with operational tools and strategic recommendations for action.
Research Topics
Territorialization of the Circular Economy
Industrial Symbiosis
Public Policy Governance
Innovation in Business Models
Circular Logistics
Ressources et publications
- Bourdin, S., & Jacquet, N. (2025). Closing the loop at the local scale: Investigating the drivers of and barriers to the implementation of the circular economy in cities and regions. Ecological Economics.
- Chembessi, C., Bourdin, S., & Torre, A. (2024). Towards a territorialisation of the circular economy: The proximity of stakeholders and resources matters. Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy, and Society.
- Niang, A., Bourdin, S., & Torre, A. (2023). The geography of circular economy: job creation, territorial embeddedness and local public policies. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management.
- Hachaichi, M., & Bourdin, S. (2023). Wheels within wheels: Mapping the genealogy of circular economy using machine learning. Circular Economy and Sustainability.
- Niang, A., Bourdin, S., & Torre, A. (2022). Vers une territorialisation des dynamiques de l’économie circulaire ? Analyse du cas français, 2008-2015. Revue d’économie industrielle.
- Torre, A., Brullot, S., Jambou, M., & Bourdin, S. (2021). Inter-firm cooperation and local industrial ecology processes: Evidence from three French case studies. The Annals of Regional Science.
- Bourdin, S., Galliano, D., & Goncalves, A. (2021). Circularities in territories: opportunities & challenges. European Planning Studies.
- Jabbour, C. J. C., Seuring, S., de Sousa Jabbour, A. B. L., Jugend, D., Fiorini, P. D. C., ... (2020). takeholders, innovative business models for the circular economy and sustainable performance of firms in an emerging economy facing institutional voids. Journal of Environmental Management.
- Bourdin, S., & Maillefert, M. (2020). L’économie circulaire : modes de gouvernance et développement territorial. Natures, Sciences, Sociétés.
- Bourdin, S., & Torre, A. (2020). The circular economy as a means of territorialisation of European industry. Symphonya Emerging Issues in Management.
- Niang, A., Bourdin, S., & Torre, A. (2020). L’économie circulaire : quels enjeux de développement pour les territoires ? Développement Durable et Territoires.
- Jabbour, C. J. C., de Sousa Jabbour, A. B. L., Sarkis, J., & Godinho Filho, M. (2019). Unlocking the circular economy through new business models based on largescale data: an integrative framework and research agenda. Technological Forecasting and Social Change.
- de Sousa Jabbour, A. B. L., Luiz, J. V. R., Luiz, O. R., Jabbour, C. J. C., Ndubisi, N. O., ... (2019). Circular economy business models and operations management. Journal of Cleaner Production.
- Jabbour, C. J. C., Sarkis, J., de Sousa Jabbour, A. B. L., Renwick, D. W. S., Singh, S. K., ... (2019). Who is in charge? A review and a research agenda on the ‘human side’ of the circular economy. Journal of Cleaner Production.
- de Sousa Jabbour, A. B. L., Jabbour, C. J. C., Godinho Filho, M., & Roubaud, D. (2018). Industry 4.0 and the circular economy: a proposed research agenda and original roadmap for sustainable operations. Annals of Operations Research.
- Amui, L. B. L., Jabbour, C. J. C., de Sousa Jabbour, A. B. L., & Kannan, D. (2017). Sustainability as a dynamic organizational capability: a systematic review and a future agenda toward a sustainable transition. Journal of Cleaner Production.
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Academic publications
Rapports
Études de cas
Dans les médias
- Privileged access to academic expertise and research on key topics related to the circular economy.
- Increased visibility for your company by aligning your brand with research.
- Direct contact with students through events like hackathons, case studies, and explorations of new business models, fostering lasting, meaningful relationships with future talent.
- Enhanced training for your managers through the delivery of educational modules, developed in collaboration with our team of researchers.
- Development and management of research and expertise programs.
- Valorization and dissemination of results and best practices through meetings (conferences, workshops, webinars) and academic and professional publications (white papers, expert reports).
- Design and management of educational tools.
- 60% of the donation amount is deductible from corporate tax, up to 0.5% of annual revenue, with a maximum annual payment of 2 million euros.
- 66% of the donation amount is deductible from income tax, up to 20% of taxable income.
A Chair of Excellence serves as a hub where academia, businesses, and society converge to advance expertise in teaching and research on critical societal issues. By fostering exchanges between the socio-economic sector and scientific research, a Chair of Excellence not only supports research activities but also enhances professional practices through the sharing of knowledge.
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