The potential of Product-Service Systems (PSS) across Nordic industries

Overview:
As the Nordic region works towards its vision of becoming the most sustainable and integrated region by 2030, innovative approaches like Product-Service Systems (PSS) are essential. Transitioning to a circular economy requires moving beyond the traditional “take-make-waste” model to one where products and materials are used longer, creating value in sustainable, innovative ways.

Over the past three years, Norion Consult has explored the transformative potential of PSS across the Nordics. The recently published final report highlights how PSS can drive this transition by enabling businesses to retain control over products throughout their lifecycle, promoting durability, quality, and extended use.

This session will share key insights, challenges, and opportunities for implementing PSS in the Nordic context. We’ll explore how PSS can create value by reducing environmental impact, driving economic growth, and overcoming implementation barriers—from economic drivers to policy landscapes. Learn how PSS can reshape industries for a circular future.

Key Findings from the Report:
The comprehensive report, “Product-Service Systems in the Nordics – Paving the Way for Circular Business and Sustainable Consumption,” captures insights from a three-year study involving 16 pilot projects and extensive engagement with over 100 stakeholders. It examines the potential of PSS to enhance resource efficiency, drive economic benefits, and promote sustainable practices across sectors.

Topics We’ll Dive Into:
• Why PSS? – Understanding the appeal of Product-Service Systems as a transformative model for resource efficiency and sustainability.
• PSS Models and Nordic Trends – An overview of different PSS models with real-life examples from Nordic companies showcasing their journeys, challenges, and results with PSS.
• Business, Social, and Environmental Benefits – Key insights into the advantages of PSS for businesses and society, including methods for calculating environmental impact and addressing potential unintended consequences.
• Public Sector Leadership – How municipalities can implement PSS solutions to serve public institutions and beyond.
• Opportunities and Challenges in the Nordics – A look at the cultural, technical, economic, and regulatory barriers to PSS adoption, along with strategies for managing user behavior effectively.
• The Future of PSS in the Nordics – Exploring the path forward for PSS models in the Nordic circular economy, including opportunities for scaling and innovation.

You Will Hear From:
• Kia Egebæk, Senior Consultant and Partner, Norion Consult
• Dina Lingås, Senior Consultant, Norion Consult
• Thomas Fugl, CCO, Re-Zip, Denmark

Why Attend?
This workshop offers essential insights for businesses, municipalities, and policymakers interested in adopting PSS for sustainable growth. You’ll learn practical solutions to common challenges in PSS implementation and discover how municipalities can lead the way in circular resource management, setting an example for a sustainable Nordic region.

Join us to explore how the Nordics can lead the transition toward circular business models and
sustainable resource management.