Convergences and divergences in sustainable entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship research: A systematic review and research agenda

Journal of Business Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 170, P. 114336 - 114336

Published: Oct. 19, 2023

Entrepreneurial ventures that explicitly address social and environmental issues have proliferated, together with diverse but strictly connected research streams academic discussions around the phenomena of entrepreneurship sustainable entrepreneurship. However, while existing literature reviews either or entrepreneurship, studies systematizing convergences divergences both simultaneously in are lacking. To fill this gap, authors performed a systematic review covering Scopus Web Science databases from 2001 to 2022. A total 209 articles were reviewed, thematic lexical data analyses conducted. As result, related enablers, impact, business models, financial constraints, fundraising instruments identified. This article concludes by providing insights about knowledge gaps associated role entrepreneurs, networks, impact measurement, model innovation, capital structure ventures.

Language: Английский

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Triple Bottom Line, Sustainability, and Economic Development: What Binds Them Together? A Bibliometric Approach

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(8), P. 6706 - 6706

Published: April 15, 2023

The importance given to sustainable development paved the way for of triple bottom line (TBL) concept. TBL is vital assessment nations’ economic (ED) beyond traditional measures. Despite this relevance, few studies still seek deepen our understanding interaction between TLB and ED. Thus, bibliometric study aimed analyse relationship TBL, sustainability, ED, adding business strategy concepts such as competitiveness, decision making, planning, performance. We intended reinforce extension TBL’s dominant rhetoric results revealed ED allowed identification four clusters, from which a theoretical–conceptual model theory application achieve was formulated. This can be adopted consolidation through framework tool support related obtaining competitive advantage; making; planning; stimulating economic, social, environmental

Language: Английский

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Influential mapping of SDG disclosures based on innovation and knowledge using an integrated decision-making approach

Journal of Innovation & Knowledge, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(1), P. 100466 - 100466

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

This study addresses the challenges faced by organizations in prioritizing sustainability reporting aligned with United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We examine cause-and-effect relationships among dimension-related disclosures and specific SDG criteria. advocates a prioritization approach to across dimensions To conduct our empirical analysis, we designate SDG13 (Climate Change), SDG7 (Affordable Clean Energy), SDG12 (Responsible Consumption Production) as representatives of related biosphere, society, economy, respectively. employ novel methodology that integrates quantum spherical fuzzy sets (QSFS) into decision-making trial evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) technique. demonstrate superiority methodology, which enhances precision under uncertainty. Our findings reveal biosphere disclosure influences remaining dimensions. Notably, find criteria for each are interrelated can be ranked according intensity their influence on other. Disclosure "materiality analysis sustainable energy" is most influential factor. These have managerial implications future studies. By identifying interrelations factors, companies focus efforts impactful aspects. provide foundation developing an innovative framework disclosures. Policymakers leverage these insights enhance current practices contribute broader discourse development.

Language: Английский

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How Strategic Planning Enhances ESG: Evidence from Mission Statements

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(2), P. 595 - 595

Published: Jan. 14, 2025

The purpose of this study is to analyze the mission statements 49 companies listed on Palestine Exchange (PEX), focusing their structure and alignment with environmental, social, governance (ESG) principles. primary objective research was evaluate extent which Palestinian embed sustainability issues into statements. This done a qualitative design descriptive content analysis method, letting from different fields be looked at in excellent detail. offers valuable insights how articulate strategic goals communicate commitment ESG factors. findings reveal that demonstrate clear understanding its relevance operations. A lot are also working hard include principles shows people becoming more aware important factors for shaping business strategy creating long-term value.

Language: Английский

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Partner selection strategies of SMEs for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals

Review of Managerial Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(5), P. 1317 - 1352

Published: June 26, 2023

Abstract The paper aims to investigate the characteristics of SMEs’ partners that can better contribute achievement SDGs. Given explorative nature this research, a qualitative methodology is adopted, with longitudinal case study employed as research method. Wråd confirmed SMEs SDGs by developing partnerships multiple stakeholders. In addition, revealed be referred four following dimensions: economic, environmental, social and purpose. Furthermore, it proposed quality utility value, technique level, profitability are subdimensions economic dimension resource consumption efficiency, pollution production, energy environment management system equipment facilities environmental dimension. This expressed also public health, employee engagement, brand reputation local communities’ influence Finally, underlined sustainability-oriented awareness development, sustainable orientation, collective culture, proactive managerial skills, organisational learning innovative leadership purpose line previous studies underlining importance increasing TBL dimensions, suggests further extension theory ‘purpose’ highlights vision supported problems need addressed transcend fashion sector. Further researches could explore larger sample operating in different businesses point view SME’s partners.

Language: Английский

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Wheel of change: A systematic literature review on innovation and entrepreneurship in micro mobility solutions

Transport Economics and Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2, P. 154 - 168

Published: July 3, 2024

Urban transportation is transforming due to advancements in micro-mobility, including sustainable infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and tiny electric vehicles. Entrepreneurs are making the most these advancements, creating novel means negotiating intricate regulatory environments. This study uses a detailed systematic literature review identify innovation entrepreneurship opportunities micro-mobility solutions. The explores how technology transforms by introducing intelligent, app-based solutions, connectivity, battery innovations. Micro-mobility provides theoretical avenues for examining complex subjects like societal effects business models. Technological integration, innovations, solutions have practical implications reshaping urban transportation. Micromobility play crucial role perspective sustainability. Analyzing promotes evolution cities informing tactics entrepreneurs policymakers, addition advancing academic research. works English language available various databases considered exploration. study's novelty based on structured innovations without any time limit. findings will offer insights into need develop improve impart sustainability areas.

Language: Английский

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Impact of green human resource management and internal green supply chain management practices on operational performance: An empirical investigation of manufacturing sector

Business Strategy & Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(2)

Published: June 1, 2024

Abstract The increasing environmental impact has triggered a global shift towards eco‐friendly business strategies. This study examines the of green human resource management (GHRM) and internal supply chain (IGSCM) on operational performance within Ethiopian manufacturing sector. Survey data from 219 large medium‐sized companies in leather, textiles, agro processing, cement industries were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling. findings demonstrate that IGSCM practises, such as eco‐design management, have positive performance. GHRM encourages culture supports these practises. Mediation analysis reveals indirectly enhances through contributes to existing literature sustainable HR by emphasising importance integrating considerations into strategies enhance outcomes. Policymakers are encouraged utilise develop frameworks promote environmentally

Language: Английский

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Embracing tomorrow: global insights on corporate commitment to the 2030 Agenda

Measuring Business Excellence, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 28(3/4), P. 474 - 499

Published: Oct. 9, 2024

Purpose The 2030 Agenda represents a unique and historic opportunity to achieve sustainable development by establishing high-priority issues be addressed, such as the eradication of extreme poverty, reduction inequalities, inclusive economic growth with decent work for all. This study aims analyze commitment world’s leading companies goals (SDGs) set out in this roadmap. Design/methodology/approach To provide dynamic global view corporate Agenda, authors identified 3,910 that have reported on various initiatives related SDGs over period 2019–2022 (15,640 observations), based Refinitiv database. make up sample are located 71 countries across eight geographic regions. Findings results show positive evolution actions developing contribute protection people, planet, prosperity, universal peace, access justice. However, there differences between regions 17 objectives. Originality/value authors’ approach allows detailed understanding business preferences, how these practices achieving different what contextual factors influence contribution. In sense, analysis regional distribution commitments provides valuable information priority areas focus world.

Language: Английский

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Changes in Sustainable Development in Manufacturing in Cases of Unexpected Occurrences—A Systematic Review

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 717 - 717

Published: Jan. 14, 2024

Nowadays, managers are facing the challenge of operating in situations high uncertainty: delayed deliveries, lack energy or rising and gas costs, need to replace sources, changing supply sales markets. In literature, two dominant trends activities enterprises face crises can be distinguished: (I) changes chain management (increased flexibility by searching for local suppliers); (II) transition digital production investment technologies concept Industry 4.0 even 5.0, such as artificial intelligence, 3D printing, robots, cyber-physical systems, manufacturing, blockchain. A gap research has been observed examining impacts these actions on implementation sustainable solutions designating organizational manufacturing. The main goal this study is review literature using Preferred Reporting Items Systematic reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) data collection and, secondly, methodology Literature Review (SLR) Mapping Reviews (MLR). Our selected databases based 566 published articles 2020–2022. achieved results indicate context development namely business area (adopting Sustainable Project Management (SPM), Supply Chain practices, Supplier Selection (SSS), Resilient Manufacturing Strategy (RMS)) Internet Things (IoT)-enabled Additive assists, simulation software, Life Cycle Assessment. findings our revealed key relationships between adoption fifth-generation industrial

Language: Английский

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Business incubators as a driver of sustainable entrepreneurship development: evidence from the Italian experience

International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 2, 2025

Purpose This study aims to assess whether and how non-born-sustainable business incubators (BIs) – that is, BIs whose model was not originally sustainability-oriented promote sustainable entrepreneurship development. Design/methodology/approach The adopts a qualitative research design based on grounded theory an interpretive approach. analysis is developed by collecting interviews with ten Italian BIs, selected purposive sampling examining data using the Gioia methodology. Findings results show various specific tools, facilitate creation of ecosystem. In this context, help start-ups develop purpose, cultural mindset models enable them face challenges today’s competitive environment, in which sustainability has become (and will increasingly be) essential requirement for companies. Research limitations/implications contributes literature highlighting active role promoting development entrepreneurship. Practical implications practical related opportunities embedding BIs’ purpose defining framework operations practices can boost innovativeness while having positive impact community environment. Finally, findings suggest foster cost reduction when implementing start-ups. Social suggests as drivers social change, could be sustained public assistance from well-established firms spread culture success Originality/value have potential entrepreneurship, but topic still under-researched. While existing studies examined born-sustainable sectors, one first attempts explore fostering

Language: Английский

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