The transition to a circular economy: different paths for international and non-international micro-manufacturing firms DOI Creative Commons
Tarlan Ahmadov, Samuel Foli, Susanne Durst

et al.

Discover Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(1)

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Abstract This article examines how environmental awareness, stakeholder pressure, circular economy orientation and internal barriers influence practices in international non-international micro-firms. For this, we utilised fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) using data from 128 micro firms operating different manufacturing industries Estonia. Three paths were identified for explaining internationally micro-firms two it that do not operate internationally. Our results show understanding the impact of four before-mentioned aspects can be beneficial engaging efforts both The intricate five pathways (three non-international) through which orientation, shape micro-firms, challenging conventional understandings offering nuanced insights effective engagement sustainable business practices. Based on findings, theoretical practical implications this study directions future research are discussed.

Language: Английский

Circular economy and entrepreneurship in Europe: An analysis of the impact of cultural factors, regulatory framework and rate of entrepreneurship DOI Creative Commons
Ángela González Moreno, Ángela Triguero, Cristina Díaz-García

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Environmental Technology & Innovation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 35, P. 103656 - 103656

Published: May 6, 2024

The aim of this work is to delve into the phenomenon circular economy (CE) enhance understanding contextual factors that foster its development. We study how countries' cultural values, regulatory frameworks and rates entrepreneurship, affect transition more economies. model proposed tested through a binomial logistic regression analysis sample European small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), shows such firms are likely adopt CE actions when located in entrepreneurial societies, with individualistic feminine less stringent environmental regulations. Additionally, evidences scale effect, but not an experience CE. Several practical political implications outlined.

Language: Английский

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Pathways to Circularity: Engagement Patterns of European SMEs in the Circular Economy DOI Open Access
Jo�ão M. Lopes, Sofia Gomes, Elisabete Nogueira

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Business Strategy and the Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

ABSTRACT Compliance with the 2030 agenda is forcing small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in European Union (EU) to transition from linear circular business models, boosting adoption of economy ( CE ) activities. More information needed know stage these companies. Therefore, objective this study evaluate implementation patterns nine activities by EU SMEs explore relationships between characteristics companies terms economic activity ownership. To end, we used a sample 13,322 EU, using Latent Class Model identify correspondence analysis relate SMEs. The results show that activities, five involvement can be identified, being systematically independent each pattern. It was also demonstrated highest probability engagement are those dedicated service established more years ago, high growing turnover, which invest most their turnover annually sell products or services multiple final destinations. This contributes demonstrating essential dynamic capabilities become must incorporated into pattern implementation, not other but follow specific involvement, invariably interdependent relation patterns.

Language: Английский

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How to enhance ESG credentials through corporate governance innovation: the case of DGB Financial Group in South Korea DOI
Jeongki Lee, Yong Sik Ok, Jay Hyuk Rhee

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Asia Pacific Business Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 23

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

Language: Английский

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Theories, techniques and strategies of sustainable circular economy: a systematic literature review DOI Creative Commons

P. Raja,

R. Alamelu,

S. Selvabaskar

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Discover Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: April 17, 2025

Language: Английский

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Enhancing work safety behavior through supply chain safety management in small and medium sized manufacturing suppliers DOI Creative Commons
Jingjing Zhang, Fan Zhang, Suxia Liu

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Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: Sept. 30, 2024

Language: Английский

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Fostering Economic Resilience in Pangkalpinang: A Qualitative Investigation into MSME Development Strategies DOI Creative Commons
Dian Prihardini Wibawa,

Khairiyansyah Khairiyansyah,

Nurwasya Nurwasya

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Equity Jurnal Ekonomi, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 11 - 23

Published: Jan. 10, 2024

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have a significant role in the economies of developing countries. After Covid-19 pandemic, transformation MSMEs needs to be strengthened through optimizing use digital technology. MSME development is carried out pillars corporatization, capacity building, financing policies, order create productive, innovative, adaptive MSMEs. The number cooperatives Pangkalpinang City 2022 will reach 23,119 largest sector absorbing labor City. Optimizing as backbone economy continue directed at efforts increase productivity inclusive regional economic growth, adaptation changes. This study strategic step SMEs growth provide answers current problems. data used this are qualitative quantitative data. Data collection techniques questionnaires, interviews documentation. uses fishbone diagram analysis SWOT analysis. results that quadrant I position. means advised carry an aggressive strategy by using internal strengths take advantage external opportunities achieve increased growth. Weak elements marketing for Cooperatives caused weak factors, product innovation, partnerships with market places, startups, others

Language: Английский

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From Waste to Wealth: The Impact of Waste Entrepreneurship on the Circular Economy DOI
Sourav Mondal, Abhishek Kumar, Himanshu Gupta

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Published: Jan. 1, 2024

In recent years, due to rapid industrialization and escalating environmental challenges, several sustainability concepts, such as waste entrepreneurship the circular economy, have become pivotal in reshaping economic, social, paradigms. Departing from linear models, economy concepts advocate for reuse, reduction, regenerative approaches tackle pressing concerns management, pollution, climate change. addition, entrepreneurship, aligned with principles, transforms into valuable resources, contributing well social economic development. The chapter delves background context of concentrating on resource efficiency management. All this also plays a crucial role transition, driving innovation product design supply chain Government policies incentives are important overcoming challenges facilitating shift sustainable activities. chapter, evolution their alignment SDGs explored.

Language: Английский

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De-emulsifying barriers to the circular economy-a fertilizer industry perspective DOI
Abhinav Katiyar, Vidyadhar V. Gedam

Benchmarking An International Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 31, 2024

Purpose The fertilizer industry (FI) is well known for its high energy needs, reliance on limited natural resources, and negative environmental impacts (EIs). consumption of 14.2 billion tons (BT) materials the extraction 1,580 resources per acre are solely attributed to FI. Because FI's resource energy-intensive nature, it becomes crucial FI adopt a Circular Economy (CE) improve efficiency, energy, reuse. However, needs strengthen progress toward CE adoption. proposed study comprehends examines barriers that inhibit adoption in Design/methodology/approach A total 15 obstructing identified categorized into seven different categories. were by performing comprehensive literature review expert input. employs DEMATEL approach analyze establish causal relationship between them. Findings reveals most significant challenge implementing governmental restrictions, which followed lack awareness understanding need steady supply bulk materials. results comprehensively comprehend pivotal factors jeopardize furnish robust foundation methodology tactics surmount Originality/value encompasses transition offers management policy perspectives help decision-makers these with future research endeavors.

Language: Английский

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The transition to a circular economy: different paths for international and non-international micro-manufacturing firms DOI Creative Commons
Tarlan Ahmadov, Samuel Foli, Susanne Durst

et al.

Discover Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(1)

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Abstract This article examines how environmental awareness, stakeholder pressure, circular economy orientation and internal barriers influence practices in international non-international micro-firms. For this, we utilised fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) using data from 128 micro firms operating different manufacturing industries Estonia. Three paths were identified for explaining internationally micro-firms two it that do not operate internationally. Our results show understanding the impact of four before-mentioned aspects can be beneficial engaging efforts both The intricate five pathways (three non-international) through which orientation, shape micro-firms, challenging conventional understandings offering nuanced insights effective engagement sustainable business practices. Based on findings, theoretical practical implications this study directions future research are discussed.

Language: Английский

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