Circular Business Models

This is a Master Thesis. Objective and research question: The main objective of this thesis is to identify and provide a rigorous overview of the fundamental business models, business model components and strategies coherent with the circular economy approach and how these circular business models generate and capture value for businesses. To answer the main objective sufficiently this thesis is divided into the following four research questions (RQ): RQ1: What is the Circular economy and what is it about? RQ 2: Are there new business models which are coherent with the circular economy? RQ 3: How do these business models create and capture value for businesses? RQ 4: Are companies already successfully applying circular business models?