Circular economy and entrepreneurship in Europe: An analysis of the impact of cultural factors, regulatory framework and rate of entrepreneurship
Environmental Technology & Innovation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
35, С. 103656 - 103656
Опубликована: Май 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.
Язык: Английский
Pathways to Circularity: Engagement Patterns of European SMEs in the Circular Economy
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 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.
Язык: Английский
How to enhance ESG credentials through corporate governance innovation: the case of DGB Financial Group in South Korea
Asia Pacific Business Review,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 23
Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2025
Язык: Английский
Theories, techniques and strategies of sustainable circular economy: a systematic literature review
P. Raja,
R. Alamelu,
S. Selvabaskar
и другие.
Discover Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
6(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025
Язык: Английский
Enhancing work safety behavior through supply chain safety management in small and medium sized manufacturing suppliers
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2024
Язык: Английский
Fostering Economic Resilience in Pangkalpinang: A Qualitative Investigation into MSME Development Strategies
Equity Jurnal Ekonomi,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(2), С. 11 - 23
Опубликована: Янв. 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
Язык: Английский
From Waste to Wealth: The Impact of Waste Entrepreneurship on the Circular Economy
Опубликована: Янв. 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.
Язык: Английский
De-emulsifying barriers to the circular economy-a fertilizer industry perspective
Benchmarking An International Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 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.
Язык: Английский
The transition to a circular economy: different paths for international and non-international micro-manufacturing firms
Discover Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(1)
Опубликована: Авг. 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.
Язык: Английский