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Climate change and resource scarcity pose existential long-term threats to humanity. To tackle these issues the adoption of circular economy (CE) measures presents a viable option to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases and preserve resources by reusing products and materials. Building on these insights, the DIONA project (Digital Ecosystem for a Sustainable Circular Economy in the Automotive Industry) aims to support the German automotive industries’ circular efforts through the development and operation of a Digital Hub, which facilitates cross-company collaboration to advance and share sustainable CE practices. Consequently, we conducted a multi-pronged approach, involving a rigorous process of examining previous hub initiatives, reviewing case studies, conducting interviews, and initiating focus group discussions with industry leading experts from the automotive industry. Through this process, we articulate a strategic roadmap, where we define goals, identify, and schedule milestones and assort the activities necessary for a successful realization of the Digital Hub. The primary objectives of the hub encompass (1) fostering an open and collaborative culture, (2) encouraging companies to share best practices, pool resources, and (3) strengthening collective investments in sustainable initiatives. In addition, the roadmap considers stakeholders beyond the business community. It also addresses government agencies, research institutions, and Non-Governmental Organizations in the digital ecosystem and builds a holistic approach to a sustainable CE. The first results of the conducted studies suggest that a combination of virtual and physical actions is necessary to trigger collaboration. In this roadmap, we align a variety of stakeholders and provide valuable insights, into the cross-collaboration of twelve scientific research projects working together to shape a CE. Hence, the roadmap represents a pioneering effort to address pressing economic and environmental issues and offers a vision for a more sustainable and prosperous automotive industry.

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From Lab to Loop - Designing Sustainable Pathways Towards a Circular Economy in the Automotive Industry - A Digital Hub

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    2025年

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  • Lisa Remke,
  • Marlon Philipp,
  • Christoph Hoppe,
  • Benjamin Koch

摘要

Climate change and resource scarcity pose existential long-term threats to humanity. To tackle these issues the adoption of circular economy (CE) measures presents a viable option to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases and preserve resources by reusing products and materials. Building on these insights, the DIONA project (Digital Ecosystem for a Sustainable Circular Economy in the Automotive Industry) aims to support the German automotive industries’ circular efforts through the development and operation of a Digital Hub, which facilitates cross-company collaboration to advance and share sustainable CE practices. Consequently, we conducted a multi-pronged approach, involving a rigorous process of examining previous hub initiatives, reviewing case studies, conducting interviews, and initiating focus group discussions with industry leading experts from the automotive industry. Through this process, we articulate a strategic roadmap, where we define goals, identify, and schedule milestones and assort the activities necessary for a successful realization of the Digital Hub. The primary objectives of the hub encompass (1) fostering an open and collaborative culture, (2) encouraging companies to share best practices, pool resources, and (3) strengthening collective investments in sustainable initiatives. In addition, the roadmap considers stakeholders beyond the business community. It also addresses government agencies, research institutions, and Non-Governmental Organizations in the digital ecosystem and builds a holistic approach to a sustainable CE. The first results of the conducted studies suggest that a combination of virtual and physical actions is necessary to trigger collaboration. In this roadmap, we align a variety of stakeholders and provide valuable insights, into the cross-collaboration of twelve scientific research projects working together to shape a CE. Hence, the roadmap represents a pioneering effort to address pressing economic and environmental issues and offers a vision for a more sustainable and prosperous automotive industry.