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Senior members of the team, Michael Hallam and Duncan Campbell attended The Economist Energy Transition Summit in London yesterday as part of Sustainability Week 2025. There were some exciting, engaging and insightful discussions on advancing circularity - a key space that is seeing increased traction in our business and consultancies alike. We particularly appreciated the session with representatives from Currys plc, Pandora and The Royal Mint which provided valuable perspectives on sustainable practices. Today, Director, Daniel Hall and Duncan are in attendence and would love to connect with fellow professionals committed to fostering circularity and sustainability - sharing the ambition to driving meaningful progress in this vital area. #sustainabilityweek #circularity

Embracing circularity isn’t easy. It requires leaders to rethink long-established business models, navigate regulation, manage uncertainty, and challenge ingrained mindsets. But while the journey may be complex, it is far from impossible. The first step is often the hardest. Our latest article explores the key barriers to circularity - and, crucially, how to overcome them. From shifting internal perspectives to reimagining value chains, we outline practical ways to move beyond good intentions and into action. Circularity is no longer a choice - it’s a business imperative. The organisations that embrace it now will be the ones leading tomorrow. Read our latest insights here: https://lnkd.in/e4XQ6XFd #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #BusinessStrategy

♻️ Cognosis is coming to the Globuc Go Circular Summit in Rotterdam next week on 4 & 5 March. This year’s conference is focused on Driving Plastic Circularity: Linking Policy, Tech and Consumers. It provides a unique platform to learn more about the core challenges faced by the plastic circular industry. If you'll be there, Partners' Duncan Campbell and Stuart Maclachlan would love to connect with with organisations from across the circular value chain and discuss the opportunities of circular strategies and business model innovation – and how Cognosis can help foster collaborations in this field for a more sustainable future. #GoCircular #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

🌟 Huge congratulations to all our H2 Cognobel Award winners! 🌟 At Cognosis, recognising and rewarding those who truly live our behaviours is a valued team tradition - made even more special because these nominations come from the team, by the team. These awards aren’t just about moments of excellence; they reflect the everyday actions that make a real difference. Whether it's stepping up in a critical moment, driving innovation, or supporting colleagues behind the scenes, these recognitions shine a light on the best of our culture. A big shoutout and thank you to all our recent award recipients for embodying what it means to put the team first, be brave, show hunger to grow, and lead with empathy and integrity. 🙌 Ellie F., Marion Vieilledent, Saskia Rubin, Francesca Belton, Mina Pampus, Lara Khan, Hugo Rook, Honor Bailey, Michael Hallam, Misha Brinkley, Max Sturridge, Anthony Barrett and Stuart Maclachlan. #CognobelAwards #Recognition #LivingOurValues #Teamwork

Where does innovation spring from in your organisation? If the answer is the R&D department or product development lab, then you’re missing a trick, says David A Hofmann in this article for Harvard Business Review. Every corner of the organisation has the potential to make things better than they were before. It’s up to leaders across the board to cultivate an innovative culture that encourages their teams to both think creatively and protect existing value. Like the sports coach that combines attack and defence, leaders can drive growth, without losing ground. Now, more than ever, innovation is a prerequisite to business survival. #innovationculture #growth

What are you doing to confront circularity in your organisation? Identifying the entry points to circular innovation is a good place to start. Our research reveals 4️⃣distinct types of innovation that circular-minded businesses are currently developing to help inspire new ideas and fuel business model decisions in the future: 1. Anything as-a-service models 2. Circular marketplaces 3. Enabling services 4. Recovery services Despite the daunting challenge of developing innovative circular business models, every business has the potential to find a circular proposition that fits their strategy. #circularity #businessmodelinnovation https://lnkd.in/exGY2-Mr

📢📢 We are thrilled to have two promotions in our team this month! 🌟Ines Tustain has been promoted to Senior Manager. Since joining in 2021, Ines has cemented herself as an invaluable member of the team, both internally and externally. She is a trusted strategic partner to clients and plays a key role in developing our capabilities, most recently with a focus on Business Innovation. Currently on maternity leave, we look forward to welcoming her back in the summer. 🌟Ellie F. has been promoted to the position of Manager. This is Ellie’s 3rd promotion since joining our Graduate Programme in 2019. We are always exceptionally proud to see our graduates progress, and Ellie has proven her ability to deliver great outcomes for a wide range of clients on an even wider range of strategic challenges! She is diligent, dedicated and a fantastic team player. These promotions underscore our ongoing commitment to nurturing internal talent and supporting professional growth for every team member. 🙌Well done to you both. We can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve in 2025. #consultinglife #consultingtalent

Circular innovation is attractive, but it’s risky too. How do you ease these concerns about commercial viability? The key to building confidence is moving innovation forward step by step and demonstrating incremental progress, says Patricia Wyst, head of partnerships at global packaging firm DS Smith. It pays to work closely with partners, she adds. You’re not going to know everything or have full visibility on a new business opportunity, so the right partners can advise and test on your behalf. Patricia shared her experience on circular proposition development at Cognosis’ recent panel discussion. #circularity #innovation #newbusinessmodels

There’s an uncomfortable truth about circularity. We know it’s necessary and and inevitable. The shift to circular business models is set to be the single biggest corporate transformation in the next 30 years. Yet rewiring profitable, tried-and-tested linear models to drive meaningful circular change can also pose huge short-term risks. Where does circularity sit within your current business strategy? 

Start this year with Purpose: Innovate or Fall Behind Innovation isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of long-term success. Yet, while 84% of CEOs see innovation as critical to growth, only 6% are satisfied with their results. Why? Innovation is hard. It’s risky, expensive, and prone to setbacks—7 out of 10 new ventures fail. This can lead to cost-cutting, stalled momentum, and stagnation. But those who embrace innovation as a continuous process thrive. With the right culture and support, new proposition development becomes the catalyst for success, creating growth engines that fuel competitive advantage. In 2025, the winners will be those who turn innovation into a habit, not a gamble. The more you innovate, the better you get—and the greater the rewards. https://lnkd.in/ezhWRkXk