This webinar from the INCOSE Sustainability Working Group examines how rebound effects can unintentionally weaken sustainability efforts, and how systemic tools can help organizations anticipate and address those challenges.
Part 1: Ankita Das
Advancing Circular Business Models: Anticipating Rebound Effects and Fostering Regeneration
Ankita explores rebound effects in circular economy initiatives and highlights how the Circular Rebound Tool supports designers, entrepreneurs, and consultants in developing circular business models with truly reduced environmental impact. Her presentation connects lifecycle thinking, measurement frameworks, and regenerative business model opportunities to help prevent unintended outcomes.
Part 2: Laetitia Bornes
Systemic Methods and Tools for Dealing with Environmental Complexity
Laetitia shares a methodology rooted in systems thinking and systemic design to help teams navigate environmental complexity and identify rebound effects. She introduces two practical tools:
- Rebound Archetypes — a workshop and card-based approach for identifying future rebound risks.
- Magnitude — a prototype simulation tool designed to model direct and indirect impacts and support more sustainable decision-making.
These presentations offer valuable insights for designers, engineers, and decision-makers working to create sustainable, regenerative solutions with greater awareness of system-wide impacts.
Disclaimer: All content, opinions, and materials presented are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of, or imply endorsement by, INCOSE.