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Circularity is not only for early adopters anymore. Many Combient companies have already adopted circular business models and demonstrated the viability of circular economy practices for complex manufacturing products. Now is the time to scale circularity and make circular business models the new normal for all manufacturing companies. 

The Circular Shift 

Scaling circularity – How leading manufacturing companies are adopting circular business models

Urban environments are rapidly evolving, with a global population shift towards cities and an urgent need for sustainable living, construction and property modernization. This necessitates innovative solutions for urban renewal that address both accessibility and environmental impact. The KONE Upgrade offering supports this renewal by extending building lifecycles and promoting circularity through upgrading existing elevator and escalator systems. 

KONE Upgrade – Elevating the lifetime and accessibility of buildings

As telecom networks continue to expand, managing material streams from network equipment becomes increasingly important. To reduce material waste, enhance resource efficiency, and decarbonize its network equipment, Ericsson works with circularity through embedding sustainable design in product development, providing free e-waste management for customers and complementing its product portfolio with Refurbished Network Equipment and spare parts.

Ericsson - Enhancing network sustainability through circular design and refurbishment

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21 actors trial circular solutions in building projects across 7 Nordic cities.

Eight pilots selected for the Nordic Circularity Piloting Program

Press Release: 21 actors trial circular solutions in building projects across 7 Nordic cities

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During last spring (2025), our Circular Shift blog series has spotlighted how leading companies in the Combient Network are building business out of Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) models.

Paths to scaling PaaS in an established company

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We ran an 8-month long program for peer-to-peer sharing among Combient companies to accelerate their value chain emission reduction work. What did we learn? The key roadblocks to accelerating decarbonization are not the lack of tools or data: it's in the details of human collaboration.

The climate roadblock no one wants to talk about: human collaboration

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In fall 2024, Combient Pure launched a Scope 3 Decarbonization Accelerator for Combient companies: an 8-month long program designed to bring together peers across companies and between different industries to tackle shared challenges in value chain decarbonization. 

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Combient Pure’s Scope 3 Decarbonization Accelerator

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In 2024, Scope 3 or value chain emissions accounted for by the Combient network was equal to 13x Sweden’s annual emissions. To get a deeper look into the work going into reducing this significant mass of emissions, Combient Pure’s State of Value Chain Decarbonization survey was conducted for a second time in spring 2025.

Combient Pure’s 2025 State of Value Chain Decarbonization survey results

The State of Value Chain Decarbonization in Combient companies in 2025

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Munters embarked on Combient Pure’s Circularity Development Program in 2024. The program explored how circular economy can be implemented in Munters’ AirTech business area. 

Circularity Development Program for Munters

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On May 15, 2025, 70 attendees from across the Nordics came together to hear from case studies exploring circularity in technical building equipment, and what these case studies can tell us about the key enablers of piloting circular business models.

The final session of the Nordic Circularity Piloting Program focused on learnings for planning and preparing for piloting of circular solutions. 

Small but rapid tests can kickstart circularity - Nordic Circularity Piloting Program event recap

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The Combient Pure-led Nordic Circularity Piloting Program is now seeking applications for pilots in real buildings testing circularity in technical building equipment. The Nordic Circularity Piloting Program is designed to fast-track the development and implementation of circular solutions in the Nordic building sector.

Applications open for pilots on circularity in technical building equipment!

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Data is often cited as the biggest challenge for Scope 3 work in companies, but data alone is not enough to keep companies on track with their climate targets.


Why strategy drives Scope 3 decarbonization

More than metrics: Why strategy drives Scope 3 decarbonization

What if industrial machines could be delivered to customers with the latest technology, higher uptime and no capital investments needed? Atlas Copco’s AIRPlan accomplishes this through a circular, Machines-as-a-Service, business model. By offering their compressed air solutions through a service, Atlas Copco is able to promote the use of more energy efficient machines, while also contributing to material efficiency through longer product lifetimes. 

Atlas Copco AIRPlan - Transforming the delivery of compressed air with innovative service models

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How do we identify the most effective tools to tackle Scope 3 emissions? And how do we put these tools into use? It all starts with breaking the challenge down into smaller decisions.


Making Scope 3 emission reductions actionable: Start with the right questions

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The third value chain session of the Nordic Circularity Piloting Program gathered on April 10, 2025, this time with a focus on the collaboration and partnerships needed to enable circularity. Over 70 attendees joined for another energizing look at the relationships already taking action on circularity, and to discuss the concrete tools required to make these collaborations a success.

Recap of the third value chain session of the Nordic Circularity Piloting Program

Don’t try to go it alone - Nordic Circularity Piloting Program event recap

In the transition to sustainable logistics, the decarbonization of trucking is a crucial milestone. Scania, a leader in heavy-duty vehicles, and sennder, a digital freight forwarder, joined forces to launch JUNA, a joint venture aiming to accelerate the adoption of electric trucks through a circular business model, where electric trucks are offered as a turnkey service. 

JUNA - A joint venture into electrification of the logistics industry

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The Nordic Circularity Piloting Program continued on March 6, 2025 with the second value chain session focused on designing circular solutions across the value chain for technical building equipment. With over 100 attendees joining in-person or online, the session was an inspiring snapshot into the ways of working and solutions already advancing circularity across the building value chain.

Open dialogue and advance planning needed to enable circularity - lessons from the second Nordic Circularity Piloting Program value chain session

Open dialogue and advance planning enable circularity - Nordic Circularity Piloting Program event recap

. To showcase circular solutions from the Combient Network, Combient Pure is launching The Circular Shift, a blog series highlighting the circular business solutions pioneered by Combient Network companies.
In the first blog, we’ll share how SKF’s Oil-as-a-Service solution, RecondOil, is transforming industrial oil from a costly consumable into a reliable asset by eliminating the need for oil changes.

SKF RecondOil - Transforming industrial oil from a costly consumable into a reliable asset

The shift towards a circular economy is accelerating as more companies recognize the potential of circular business models. The transition is driven by the global megatrends such as material price volatility, resource scarcity, supply chain disruptions, evolving regulations and the increasing demand for sustainable business practices. 

The Circular Shift - Showcasing circular business solutions from the Combient Network

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Over 40 enthusiastic Nordic building value chain companies came together for the kick-off session of the Nordic Circularity Piloting Program on February 13, 2025 to discuss the current state and future of circularity in technical building equipment. The session highlighted both the dire need for circular, low carbon solutions, and the great opportunities for future innovation and collaboration in the field. 

Reimagining technical building solutions for circularity: Nordic Circularity Piloting Program kick-off recap 

Do you want to pioneer in promoting circular solutions in technical building equipment? We invite companies across the Nordic region to join the Nordic Circularity Piloting Program for Technical Building Solutions!

Circularity in Technical Building Equipment: Current State and Opportunities, 

Event: Circularity in Technical Building Equipment: Current State and Opportunities, February 13th, 2025

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Recap to Circular Design Roundtables and on on how to integrate circularity into product design, business models and value chain redesign!

Roundtable Discussions on Circular Design

Recap to Circular Design Roundtables

Circular Design Roundtable series

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Scope 3 data challenges cover roughly three categories: how to standardize calculation methods, how to collaborate across the value chain for data collection, and how to effectively manage and use data internally.

Decarbonization can’t wait for perfect data - Scope 3 action and data collection both require more hands on deck

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Nordic Circularity Piloting Program

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New EU regulations are driving companies to integrate comprehensive, 1.5 degree-aligned climate transition plans into their core business strategies. In a deep dive on how regulation is impacting corporate value chain decarbonization work, the first module of Combient Pure’s Scope 3 Decarbonization Accelerator kicked off in October. Dive into the key insights from the day and read some practical tips that were shared in the day’s discussions!

EU regulations demand action: Building a 1.5-degree-aligned business model becomes a mandatory requirement

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Transitioning to circular business models offers a solution to improve the resilience and resource efficiency of supply chains, and a tool for creating new low carbon business.

Circular business models enable decarbonization, resilience and efficiency in the supply chain

Welcome to participate into interactive discussions on how to integrate circularity into product design, business models and value chain redesign!

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New EU regulation raising the bar for frontrunning sustainability work is coming - and fast. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) will mean that sustainability work, including climate work, can no longer be an add-on in companies, but a strategic topic that belongs to the management teams’ and boards’ agendas.

CSRD and CSDDD mean that sustainability work, including climate work, must become a strategic topic that belongs to the management teams’ and boards’ agendas.

Meaningful climate work is about to be redefined - are you CSRD & CSDDD ready?

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We invite you to join our free Scope 3 Decarbonization Accelerator to fast-forward your value chain emission reduction work together with other Combient companies! This workshop series explores four modules, each intended for specific functions to better understand and organize around reducing Scope 3 emissions.

Fast-forward your company's value chain emission reduction work!

Workshop series to accelerate Scope 3 emission reductions

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To track progress in decarbonization among the Combient Network companies and to identify shared pain points of value chain emission reduction, Combient Pure launched a new annual survey in Spring 2024: State of Value Chain Decarbonization. Based on the survey results and the discussions had with Combient network companies on the challenges and needs, we at Combient Pure have put together a Scope 3 Decarbonization Accelerator to support Combient companies in their Scope 3 emission reduction work. 


State of Value Chain Decarbonization among Combient Network Companies and the way forward 

State of Value Chain Decarbonization among Combient companies and the way forward 

In a study realized with the support of Vinnova's Digitala Stambanan project, Combient Pure, together with, Chalmers University of Technology have been studying the current state and potential of Product-as-a-Service (PaaS) business models and servitization in the Combient companies. PaaS business models can decouple resource use from economic growth, and with the support of digitalization, improve the use of existing products through innovative and digital services.

Combient Pure's study on PaaS transition for a more sustainable manufacturing industry

PaaS transition for a more sustainable manufacturing industry

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In a study realized with the support of Vinnova's Digitala Stambanan project, Combient Pure has explored how industrial companies from the Combient network approach the collection and measurement of emission data from their supply chain.

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Combient Pure's study on how technology can be leveraged to manage supply chain emission data

Leveraging technology to manage supply chain emission data

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In the culmination of a year-long project, Combient Pure hosted an event that brought together companies who participated in the Circularity Development Program, and their stakeholders. The program featured ASSA ABLOY, KONE, Swegon, along with their customer Vasakronan, working together to develop products and processes for circularity. 

A recap on Combient Pure’s Circularity Development Program Closing Event

A recap on Combient Pure’s Circularity Development Program Closing Event on February 14th, 2024

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ASSA ABLOY, KONE and Swegon took part in Combient Pure’s Circularity Development Program to create processes and concepts that improve the circularity of their products. Technical building products present one of the largest emission sources in buildings, and circular economy tactics are a key tool for reducing these product-related emissions. 

Reference on Circularity Development Program 2023

Circularity Development Program 2023

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A whole year has gone by as we have deep dived into circularity in the technical building products industry. Together with ASSA ABLOY, KONE, Swegon and Vasakronan we have studied the numerous angles of circular economy and what it means on a company level. What have been the key learnings for us during the year? Read our summary.

Key learnings from Combient Pure’s Circularity Development Program 2023

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Results from the Circularity Development Program 2023

Press Relase: ASSA ABLOY, KONE and Swegon accelerated their circularity development in a year-long collaborative effort with Vasakronan and Combient Pure

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Unlocking the transformative power of circularity within organizations demands not only a shift in product design, business models and value chain composition, but also cross-organizational internal realignment. In the Circularity Development Program’s last Sprint, we delved into the complexities of building internal cohesion for circular transition. 

Circularity Development Program, Blog 6: How to align an organization for circular transition?

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Spotlight is a new article series about initiatives rising from the Combient network. In the series, we will cover interesting spinoffs from the Combient network companies, collaboration efforts between them, as well as other innovation stories. 

Spotlight: Gaia Generation, the Scania startup that makes cloud emissions visible

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We warmly welcome you to the closing event of Combient Pure’s Circularity Development Program 2023! Join us on February 14th to learn how ASSA ABLOY, KONE, Swegon and Vasakronan have come together and developed their organizations’ circular capabilities, processes and concepts. 

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Circularity Development Program's Closing Event on Feb 14: Towards Circularity – Faster, Together

Advisory Council Member - Carl Lindgren 2

Meet Carl, the fourth member of the Combient Pure Advisory Council, who was actively involved in the founding of Combient Pure and currently serves as a board member at Combient. Carl brings a wealth of experience to the Advisory Council, as his career spans both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Carl will share his insights about companies' crucial role in driving sustainable transformation in this blog post.

Advisory Council Member - Carl Lindgren

Meet the Combient Pure Advisory Council Members - Carl Lindgren

The 28th COP culminated last week in a thriller negotiation on the global stocktake - the first collective assessment of progress on global warming mitigation since the Paris Agreement in 2015. Greenhouse gas emissions and coal burning reached a new record in 2023 and while a vast majority of countries, including the European Union, backed a push to phase-out coal, oil and gas, Saudi Arabia and thousands of oil lobbyists fought hard against any mention of fossil fuels. 

The time has come to walk the talk of climate pledges

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The fifth sprint of the Circularity Development Program focused on the circularity transformation by sourcing circular inputs and considering circularity in procurement practices. Specifically, it explored the landscape view on future material flows, benchmarked leading circular sourcing practices, and looked into circular procurement development in construction projects.

Circularity Development Program, Blog 5: Circular Sourcing and Procurement 

Combient Pure will run a second round of its praised Circularity Development Program starting in Spring 2024. We are looking for interested companies to participate in our 12-month program and take their circularity capabilities to a new level.

Join Combient Pure’s Circularity Development Program in 2024!

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Reusing and refurbishing products present a substantial, sustainable business potential in the near and medium-term. These approaches are not new, but a dedicated focus will benefit the planet and offer new economic opportunities. During the workshop, companies like Swegon, Multiconsult, Schneider Electric, Rebel Lights, RISE, Stena Circular Consulting, and Palats, have shared their expertise and examples related to reuse, refurbishment, circular design, merging marketplaces, and legal frameworks. 

Circularity Development Program, Blog 4: Product Life Extension

Advisory Blog - Jussi Herlin

Introducing the third Combient Pure Advisory Council member. Jussi Herlin is the Vice Chair of the Board at KONE and holds a number of other board positions in companies, industrial associations, and foundations. In this blog post, Jussi will share his insights about companies' pivotal role in driving sustainable transformation.

Meet the Combient Pure Advisory Council Members - Jussi Herlin

Advisory Council Member - Jussi Herlin

To enhance the circularity of technical building products, Combient Pure developed Circularity Development Program for technical building solution providers to increase the participating companies’ circular economy skills, to understand what opportunities it offers, and offer concrete tools that can be used to develop operations. In the inspiring initiative, Combient Pure, in collaboration with industry giants ASSA ABLOY, KONE, Swegon, and Vasakronan, embarked on a groundbreaking 12-month program with an ambitious endeavor that seeks to revolutionise how these technical building products are designed, manufactured, and utilised, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future for the building industry.


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Circularity Development Program for Technical Building Products - Insights from the First Half of the Program

Reverse Logistics

Earlier this year Combient Pure started with Vasakronan, ASSA ABLOY, KONE and Swegon the Circularity Development Program to drive the circularity within technical building products. The third Sprint, Dismantling and Reverse Logistics, focused on exploring how to seize value from end-of-life products through dismantling, reverse logistics and take back systems.

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Circularity Development Program, Blog 3: Dismantling and Reverse Logistics, Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability at KONE

Circularity Development Program, Blog 3: Dismantling and Reverse Logistics, Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability 

Meet the advisory council - Caroline Ankarcrona 

We at Combient Pure are privileged to have an influential group of professionals and thought leaders who make up our Advisory Council. Now you have the chance to discover their unique expertise and get inspired as they share their wisdom in our new blog series.

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Meet the Combient Pure Advisory Council Members - Caroline Ankarcrona

Advisory Council Member - Caroline Ankarcrona

Impact

Earlier this year Combient Pure started with Vasakronan, ASSA ABLOY, KONE and Swegon the Circularity Development Program to drive the circularity within technical building products. The second Sprint, Measuring Impact, focused on exploring where the companies should focus their circularity development to make the most impact.

Circularity Development Program, Blog 2: Quantifying Impact

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Jukka Ryhänen - Advisory Council Member

Meet the Combient Pure Advisory Council Members

Advisory Council Member - Jukka Ryhänen

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Introducing Combient Pure's new blog series & Advisory Council

Introducing the new blog series & Advisory Council

Circular Economy of Batteries

The new Combient event series Transformation stories, launched this spring, reached its third gathering on April 25th, 2023. This time SEB hosted the session and Jakob Hansson, Asset Solutions, Corporate Banking, shared some insights of SEB’s journey supporting companies in their transition towards circular business models.

As-a-service business models offer new value creation possibilities

Transition towards circular business models - Insights from the Transformation Stories event

Vasakronan - CDP

Earlier this year Combient Pure started with Vasakronan, ASSA ABLOY, KONE and Swegon the Circularity Development Program to drive the circularity within technical building products. The first Sprint, Understanding the Customer, focused on mapping out the customers’ and other stakeholders’ expectations and needs regarding circularity and circular products. Vasakronan’s Claire Mirjolet shares the background behind Vakaronan’s circularity ambitions.

Circularity Development Program, Blog 1: Customers' requirements on circularity

Combient Pure, ASSA ABLOY, KONE, Swegon and Vasakronan join forces to develop technical building products towards circular economy 

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Combient Pure, ASSA ABLOY, KONE, Swegon and Vasakronan join forces to develop technical building products towards circular economy

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Circular economy can be used as a tool for addressing scope 3 emissions but also as a source of business value. However, circular economy solutions cannot be created by companies alone. To unleash the full potential of circularity, collaboration across the whole value chain, with other companies and industries are needed.

How can circular economy benefit your business? Insights from a Combient Conference Showcase hosted by Combient Pure

How can circular economy benefit your business? Insights from a Combient Conference Showcase by Combient Pure

Combient Pure, Vasakronan and KONE came together in 2022 to study the current state, challenges and opportunities for developing more circular technical building products. 

Reference: Prestudy on Circularity of Technical Building Products

Industry deep-dive study on circularity in technical building products and solutions

Supply chain

How to fast-forward the transition towards a low carbon value chain? To truly transform value chains towards low carbon, companies need to make important decisions both regarding procurement and product portfolios in the next few years. Read Combient Pure’s recommendations for 2023.

How to fast-forward the transition towards a low carbon value chain?  Combient Pure’s recommendations for 2023 

How to fast-forward the transition to a low carbon value chain?  Combient Pure’s recommendations for 2023 

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To decarbonize all sectors of the society, multi-company collaboration accelerates the sustainable business transition of value chains.

Guidelines to Value Chain Collaboration

Vasakronan and Combient Pure challenge the buildings' technical equipment manufacturers to raise the circularity level! 

Open call to join Vasakronan’s and Combient Pure’s Circularity Development program

Join Vasakronan’s and Combient Pure’s Circularity Development Program!

Circular economy offers an opportunity to break the traditional link between virgin material consumption, production volumes and business value. It is an opportunity to shift the business into models where materials and products retain their value and, waste, as such, is not generated. 

Bye Linear, Welcome Circular!

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