Proceedings of the 2026 8th International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2026)

2026 8th International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2026)

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EPR Policy and Corporate Servitisation Transformation: Motivations, Barriers and Pathways

Authors
Ziying Wang1, *
1University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
*Corresponding author. Email: Annawzy7@163.com
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Ziying Wang
Available Online 30 September 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6239-777-4_57How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR); Servitisation; Circular Economy; Institutional Theory; Comparative Case Study; Policy Design
Abstract

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is increasingly seen as a policy tool to encourage businesses to adopt servitisation and support the circular economy. However, how EPR affects business model transformation remains under-researched. This paper addresses the question of whether and under what conditions EPR promotes servitisation. This study draws on institutional theory to develop an analytical framework in which EPR generates cost internalisation pressures and is influenced by product characteristics, firm capabilities, market conditions and policy design. The framework is tested through a comparative case study of Philips Lighting in the Netherlands and shared laundry services by Chinese appliance firms. The findings suggest that EPR incentivises servitisation when policies are well designed and aligned with favourable conditions, while weak EPR makes servitisation an additional cost burden. Linking institutional theory to research on circular business models, this study offers recommendations for improved policy design.

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Proceedings of the 2026 8th International Conference on Economic Management and Cultural Industry (ICEMCI 2026)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
30 September 2026
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978-94-6239-777-4
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2352-5428
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