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Atalay Atasu

Professor of Technology and Operations Management

This case presents a framework for making the business case for a sustainability initiative. It provides a tool and a language for sustainability-related projects to speak to the finance suite and the board.

Published 03 Sep 2025

Reference 7045

Topic Responsibility

Industry Logistics and Supply Chain Apparel and Fashion

Region Global

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This immersive experience describes how the Greek company Polygreen turned the Aegean paradise of Tilos into the world’s first zero-waste island. It follows the implementation of a business model based on the principles of circular economy and completely changes the traditional waste management model in the region.

Published 24 Jun 2025

Reference 7041

Duration 1 hour 30 mins

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Schneider Electric was considered a leader in sustainability by 2022, and was one of the first companies to have its net-zero targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). It had significantly reduced Scopes 1 and 2 carbon emissions and had harvested the ‘low-hanging fruit’ of Scope 3.

Published 15 May 2025

Reference 6955

Topic Strategy

Industry Computer Software Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Region Global

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This LiveCase offers an immersive and interactive learning experience centered on circular economy strategies. Learners assume leadership roles as part of a sustainability task force at Zing, a fictional beverage company under pressure to improve its brand reputation and adopt more sustainable practices.

Published 18 Apr 2025

Reference 6957

Topic Operations

Industry Food and Beverages Production

Duration 4 hours

Region Europe

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The case describes the ascend of EcoVadis in the market for supply chain sustainability ratings as well as its competitive position in 2023. EcoVadis is a platform that allows corporations to get transparency on the sustainability practices and status of their suppliers, and simultaneously allows suppliers to show their sustainability credentials to their corporate buyers.

Published 09 Apr 2024

Reference 6839

Topic Strategy

Region Global

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The case describes how the Danish company Zirq Solutions, a subsidiary of Norwegian NG Group, brought circular economy thinking to the pharmaceutical industry.

Published 05 Mar 2024

Reference 6834

Topic Responsibility

Industry Pharmaceuticals Renewables & Environment

Region Europe

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The case study documents the process involved in reducing carbon emissions at INSEAD, and outlines what it takes to develop a rigorous emissions reduction plan.

Published 05 Dec 2023

Reference 6809

Topic Responsibility

Industry Education Management

Region Global

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The case describes how the Greek oil-spill specialist Polygreen diversified into municipal waste management and turned the Aegean paradise of Tilos into the world’s first zero-waste island. Focusing on the company’s charismatic CEO, Athanasios Polychronopoulos, the case follows the implementation of a business model based on the principles of the circular economy.

Published 27 Nov 2023

Reference 6841

Topic Operations

Industry Utilities

Region Europe

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DIGITAL RESOURCE - LIVECASE

Alpha - Circular Economy

The Alpha LiveCase creates a lively scenario in which Learners explore and reflect on technology and operations management and how to evaluate a business case proposal under pressure.

Published 01 Jun 2023

Reference 6798

Topic Operations

Industry Plastics Environmental Services Food and Beverages Production

Duration 1 hour 30 mins

Region Europe

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This case study tells the story of Ambienta, an Italy-based asset management company that was an early entrant in the field of sustainable investing. From the very beginning, founder and managing partner Nino Tronchetti Provera saw sustainability as a “mega-trend” with broad implications for the national economy.

Published 14 Nov 2022

Reference 6770

Topic Responsibility

Industry Investment Banking

Region Europe

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The case study documents the process involved in reducing carbon emissions at INSEAD, and outlines what it takes to develop a rigorous emissions reduction plan.

Published 05 Dec 2023

Reference 6809

Topic Responsibility

Industry Education Management

Region Global

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This immersive experience describes how the Greek company Polygreen turned the Aegean paradise of Tilos into the world’s first zero-waste island. It follows the implementation of a business model based on the principles of circular economy and completely changes the traditional waste management model in the region.

Published 24 Jun 2025

Reference 7041

Duration 1 hour 30 mins

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This LiveCase offers an immersive and interactive learning experience centered on circular economy strategies. Learners assume leadership roles as part of a sustainability task force at Zing, a fictional beverage company under pressure to improve its brand reputation and adopt more sustainable practices.

Published 18 Apr 2025

Reference 6957

Topic Operations

Industry Food and Beverages Production

Duration 4 hours

Region Europe

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DIGITAL RESOURCE - LIVECASE

Alpha - Circular Economy

The Alpha LiveCase creates a lively scenario in which Learners explore and reflect on technology and operations management and how to evaluate a business case proposal under pressure.

Published 01 Jun 2023

Reference 6798

Topic Operations

Industry Plastics Environmental Services Food and Beverages Production

Duration 1 hour 30 mins

Region Europe

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Sustainable Operations Management, Circular Economy, Extended Producer Responsibility