Kepemimpinan Berkelanjutan di Era Ekonomi Sirkular: Pengembangan Model Baru untuk Menilai Pengelolaan Lingkungan dan Kinerja Organisasi Jangka Panjang

Abstract

Peralihan menuju ekonomi sirkular menuntut paradigma kepemimpinan baru yang mampu menyeimbangkan tujuan ekonomi, sosial, dan lingkungan secara berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan Integrated Sustainable Leadership–Circularity (ISLC) Model sebagai kerangka penilaian hubungan antara kepemimpinan berkelanjutan, praktik ekonomi sirkular, dan kinerja organisasi jangka panjang. Pendekatan penelitian bersifat kualitatif berbasis studi literatur dan data sekunder dari sumber tepercaya seperti Ellen MacArthur Foundation, World Economic Forum, UNEP, serta jurnal ilmiah terindeks Scopus. Analisis isi tematik dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi dimensi kepemimpinan, praktik sirkular, dan indikator kinerja yang saling berinteraksi dalam sistem organisasi. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan berkelanjutan berperan sebagai penggerak utama adopsi praktik sirkular yang berkontribusi terhadap peningkatan kinerja lingkungan, efisiensi sumber daya, serta reputasi jangka panjang. Model ISLC memberikan dasar konseptual dan operasional bagi penelitian empiris serta panduan strategis bagi manajer dan pembuat kebijakan dalam mempercepat transformasi menuju ekonomi sirkular yang resilien dan berdaya saing tinggi.The transition to a circular economy requires a new leadership paradigm that can balance economic, social, and environmental goals in a sustainable manner. This study aims to develop the Integrated Sustainable Leadership Circularity (ISLC) Model as a framework for assessing the relationship between sustainable leadership, circular economy practices, and long-term organizational performance. The research approach is qualitative, based on literature studies and secondary data from reliable sources such as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, World Economic Forum, UNEP, and Scopus-indexed scientific journals. Thematic content analysis was conducted to identify the dimensions of leadership, circular practices, and performance indicators that interact within the organizational system. The results of the analysis show that sustainable leadership plays a major role in driving the adoption of circular practices that contribute to improved environmental performance, resource efficiency, and long-term reputation. The ISLC model provides a conceptual and operational basis for empirical research and strategic guidance for managers and policymakers in accelerating the transformation towards a resilient and highly competitive circular economy.