A partner from strategy to delivery.
Some projects start with strategy, others with business development, decision support or operations. We meet you where you are and see the work through to completion.
When the strategy needs to be put into practice, not just approved.
We develop a circular strategy that provides direction. Not a separate sustainability strategy, but an integral part of your business strategy. Grounded in risks, opportunities and regulatory frameworks. A strategy that management, R&D and procurement can act upon.
We can help you when:
- The sustainability strategy has been approved, but has not yet been translated into an investment plan, supplier decisions or product portfolio development
- Your supply chains – whether for raw materials, components or product ranges – are subject to price volatility and geopolitical risks
- The sustainability strategy is not aligned with the business strategy; they point in different directions
When your product’s second life becomes your business.
We develop take-back, rental and refurbishment models that allow you to retain the value of your products throughout their entire lifecycle. Otherwise, it’s a third party or a competitor who stands to gain.
We can help you when:
- You wish to evaluate a buy-back, leasing or refurbishment model before making an investment decision
- You have a circular ambition but no business model that shows when it will become self-sustaining
- You’re exploring Product-as-a-Service but don’t have any figures on what it will cost the customer over time and how it will affect your balance sheet
When sustainability, regulations and business interests pull in different directions.
We provide guidance to management and the board on strategic decisions, customer engagement and regulatory matters. The basis for decision-making must be sound; we fine-tune it before the strategy is finalised.
We can help you when:
- You are facing a strategic crossroads where sustainability, supplier risk and legal requirements are pulling in different directions
- Circularity is reshaping the competitive landscape, and you need to know which parts of your portfolio should make the transition first
- Ongoing discussions with customers (OEMs, public sector procurers, financiers) require answers regarding circularity and Scope 3, and you need a business case, not just figures
When sustainability work needs to be done, not just planned.
We step in as your sustainability function – whether on an interim basis, for a specific project, or to provide ad-hoc support. Whether it’s CSRD or CSME work, supply chain mapping, materiality analysis, or acting as your sustainability manager. Not as an external supplier, but as part of your team.
We can help you when:
- The Sustainability Manager is on parental leave or we are currently recruiting
- You are undertaking CSRD or VSME work and want a partner to support you from start to finish, not just during the writing phase
- Your supply chains must be assessed for sustainability (Scope 3, due diligence, code of conduct)
Where is your value chain most exposed?
Let us know – we’ll get back to you with a concrete initial hypothesis within 48 hours.
OPPORTUNITIES
How Xvii creates business value
- We transform linear flows into circular ones, which reduces costs and creates new revenue opportunities.
- We develop products based on circular design principles, enabling more resource-efficient business practices and a longer product lifespan.
- We make our requirements and reporting practical so that management has the information it needs to make faster and better decisions.
- We identify business opportunities and risks throughout the value chain and strengthen your resilience through robust, circular flows.
CASE
Results in practice
Embellence Group
- support with double materiality analysis (DMA), target structure, data gaps and frameworks for sustainability and CSRD-related reporting at group level. Read more →
Arctic Paper
- A bespoke skills development programme in sustainability is being rolled out for Arctic Paper’s European sales organisation, with a focus on building confidence in customer interactions and linking sustainability to business value. Read more →
PEAB
- A stakeholder survey and analysis of industrial symbiosis has been carried out, focusing on circular flows and potential new businesses in the Lockryd area. Read more →
Atlas Copco
- support in analysing and developing the business case for scaling up the remanufacturing operations for industrial compressors, including scenarios for take-back, reuse and recycling. Read more →
From strategy to a scalable business
Every project is different, but the approach remains the same. We work in three phases: strategy, development and testing, taking you from your initial vision to a proven business model. At a pace that suits your organisation.
Understand & prioritise
We set the framework: what you’re actually facing, where you’re most vulnerable, and what needs to be prioritised first.
- We categorise objectives, requirements and business risks
- We identify where you are most vulnerable – in the value chain, regulatory framework and business model
- We are establishing a common foundation in management and organisation
Develop & shape
Solutions and concepts that are well-established, feasible and relevant to the business.
- We develop circular products, services or business models
- We make concrete decisions and set priorities
- We focus on solutions that can be validated in practice
Test & scale
Practical lessons and evidence to inform decisions on whether the solution should be scaled up, adjusted or discontinued.
- We carry out pilot projects and tests
- We monitor progress using specific indicators
- We provide the basis for decisions on further development or scaling
Our approach is based on the Double and Triple Diamond models, adapted for circular business development.
Results in practice
Here, we share how we work with our clients to translate circular ambitions into business models, decision-making frameworks and deliverables.
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From CSRD requirements to a structured materiality analysis
Embellence Group, a publicly listed company with brands such as Boråstapeter, Cole & Son and Pappelina, needed to develop new sustainability targets, metrics and monitoring processes. The challenge was to establish a structured approach to tracking progress and managing CSRD-inspired reporting.
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From CSRD requirements to a completed dual materiality analysis
Embellence Group, a publicly listed company with brands such as Boråstapeter, Cole & Son and Pappelina, needed to develop new sustainability targets, metrics and monitoring processes. The challenge was to establish a structured approach to tracking progress and managing CSRD-inspired reporting.
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From industrial estate to an ecosystem for industrial symbiosis
PEAB wanted to identify stakeholders and businesses that could establish themselves within the industrial symbiosis sector in Lockryd, a growing industrial area. The challenge was to identify opportunities for industrial symbiosis and future business set-ups in the Västra Götaland region, as well as to generate enthusiasm for the concept.
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From passive reuse to a circular business model
Kungsbacka Municipality had an inactive reuse scheme and limited circular flows of furniture, fittings and building materials. This prevented the municipality from achieving its sustainability targets and its Waste Management Plan 2030.
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How the circular economy is applied in practice
On behalf of RE:Source, Xvii has carried out a study focusing on the circular economy in four of Sweden’s most resource-intensive sectors. The aim was to identify good examples of practical transition through case studies of companies working innovatively with resource efficiency and circular business models. The project resulted in four reports demonstrating how circular…
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From a pilot project to a scalable second-hand shop
IKEA wanted to develop its own sourcing channels for second-hand products and integrate the second-hand business into its existing stores. The challenge was to establish efficient workflows, test the business potential and ensure traceability throughout the entire reuse process.
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Development of a multi-use system for takeaways
Duni wanted to complement its disposable products with a circular, reusable concept. The challenge was to design, test and validate Idun, a complete system for food and drink packaging designed to be reused as many times as possible.
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From an unsustainable to a circular business model in mobility
Volvofinans Bank faced a strategic challenge: its business model in the mobility sector was unsustainable in the long term. The bank had set out a vision and climate targets, but it was unclear how these targets were to be achieved, which caused concern within the organisation.
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From sustainability goals to structured governance and reporting
Embellence Group, a publicly listed company with brands such as Boråstapeter, Cole & Son and Pappelina, needed to develop new sustainability targets, metrics and monitoring processes. The challenge was to establish a structured approach to tracking progress and managing CSRD-inspired reporting.
