Dr. ir. Niels Faber

Dr. ir. Niels Faber : circular entrepreneurship

Dr. Niels Faber is the Centre’s assistant professor in Circular Entrepreneurship. His research lines focus on the organi-zational aspects of the circular economy in general and on the role of business models that create value in accordance with the principle of value preservation in particular. The research lines include the causes and consequences of sustainable value creation, organizing for a sustaina-ble and circular economy, and sustainable and circular impact. A circular economy is characterized by an economic system with a low impact on natural systems while serving society in fulfilling its mate-rial needs. Realizing a circular economy is not just a matter of technological change but requires rethinking organizing our economy around value preservation. The research lines have resulted in a meth-odology for the design of sustainable and circular business models. Additionally, the research has resulted in a classification of circular business models that currently are applied. The research offers important foundations for the design, implemen-tation and management of new circular ecosystems in North Netherlands, in the transition of agricultural business models and in the construction industry.