Implementing industrial and territorial ecology: The role of proximity and intermediaries in three French case studies

Andre Torre, Sébastien Bourdin, Sabrina Dermine‐Brullot and Maël Jambou

Journal of Industrial Ecology, 2025, vol. 29, issue 1, 204-216

Abstract: This article explores the challenges companies face when establishing cooperative relationships to implement industrial ecology initiatives. It examines the effectiveness of methodological devices in fostering inter‐firm relations and creating a favorable environment for executing industrial ecology strategies. The theoretical framework of proximities is used to analyze the nature of the connections that form between firms based on these strategies. Based on interviews and social network analysis from three case studies in France, the study concludes that geographical proximity is important for cooperative relationships, but it is not enough on its own. The activation of organized proximities requires intermediary actors and methodological devices. In addition, these collaborations need consistent and effective support to ensure their long‐term sustainability; without such support, they tend to be short lived.

Date: 2025
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