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- Leveraging corporate social innovation in upcycling : exploring scalability, sustainability, and impactPublication . Fehrle, Theresa; Azevedo, CarlosIn the context of sustainable development, the fashion industry must address its significant environmental and social challenges. This thesis explores the transformative potential of Corporate Social Innovation (CSI) in upcycling businesses as a pathway to align profitability with sustainability. The research focuses on understanding how CSI strategies can help upcycling companies overcome operational challenges, scale their impact, and foster social and environmental progress. This exploration is guided by the central research question: “How can upcycling businesses apply Corporate Social Innovation (CSI) principles to foster growth, seize opportunities, and address scalability challenges, transforming into sustainable and profitable enterprises? "Using a qualitative research approach, the study combines interviews with industry practitioners and analysis of secondary data from reports to examine the applications of CSI, opportunities and challenges in scaling upcycling. The findings reveal that upcycling companies employ innovative approaches, such as circular material sourcing, modular production techniques, and consumer education, to create value from waste while advancing inclusivity. However, challenges like material constraints, high production costs, and scalability limitations remain significant barriers. The research concludes that CSI strategies offer a powerful framework for upcycling businesses to navigate these challenges and drive systemic change. By integrating inclusive practices, fostering collaborations, and advocating for supportive policies, these companies can expand their impact while addressing the urgent need for sustainability in the fashion industry. This thesis contributes to the discourse on sustainable business practices, offering actionable insights for upcycling businesses and emphasizing the potential of CSI to redefine resource use and create shared value.