Business Strategy & Development,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
6(4), С. 641 - 654
Опубликована: Авг. 9, 2023
Abstract
Circular
economies
can,
at
best,
contribute
to
sustainable
development.
Nevertheless,
the
realisation
of
positive
social
and
environmental
impacts
depends
partially
on
dynamics
actors'
inclusion
in
circular
processes.
We
identify
factors
affecting
farmers
agricultural
residue
supply
chains
India
socio‐ecological
thereof.
also
introduce
a
framework
for
designing
inclusive
just
practices.
Information,
resources,
co‐operation,
co‐design
act
as
mediators
impacts.
The
failure
consider
these
aspects
may
lead
unintended
negative
consequences,
such
declined
soil
health
or
delays
other
operations.
outcomes
selling
are
linked
improved
livelihood
opportunities,
local
development
health.
Selling
is
only
partial
solution,
straw
management
methods,
incorporation,
should
be
applied.
Journal of Cleaner Production,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
470, С. 143296 - 143296
Опубликована: Авг. 5, 2024
An
important
presumed
social
impact
of
the
circular
economy
(CE)
is
job-creation
for
vulnerable
groups.
This
creates
opportunities
Work
Integration
Social
Enterprises
(WISEs),
which
are
established
to
organize
economic
activities
workers
with
a
distance
labour
market.
In
this
paper,
we
identify
challenges,
opportunities,
and
sustainability
aspects
WISEs
in
CE.
We
apply
Computable
General
Equilibrium
(CGE)
model
results
conduct
20
expert
interviews,
providing
an
empirical
contribution
recent
research
agendas
on
CE
role
Circular
Societies.
Our
show
that
should
not
take
job-creating
granted,
most
specifically
business-to-business
(B2B)
markets
they
active
in.
While
conceive
competitive
advantages
perform
core
jobs,
need
develop
organisational
capabilities
convert
potential
into
high
added
value
within
regionally
embedded
chains.
When
identifying
conditions
sustainable
growth
paths,
reveal
strong
interconnectedness
between
social,
environmental,
dimensions.
recommend
management
professionals
policy
makers
measure,
validate,
communicate
circularity
outcomes
invest
partnerships
along
chains
across
domains.
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
33(4), С. 3222 - 3241
Опубликована: Дек. 17, 2023
Abstract
The
circular
economy
(CE)
aims
to
deeply
transform
the
current
linear
model
of
and
society
into
a
business
capable
extend
lifetime
resources
decrease
environmental
impacts.
For
this
happen,
changes
in
societal
systems
production
sectors,
from
micro
macro,
are
required.
present
research,
based
on
multiple
case‐study
explorative
approach
start‐ups
(CSUs),
investigates
their
adoption
impact
assessment
methods,
social
certifications
contribution
better
integration
dimension
CE
model.
Results
indicate
that
three
out
six
CSUs
carefully
measure
certify
Life
Cycle
Assessment
resulted
most
adopted
method,
while
two
also
certified
benefit
corporations.
mainly
oriented
toward
use
quantitative
methods
for
measurement
Additional
efforts
still
needed
implementation
qualitative
properly
highlight
achievement
benefits
(environmental
awareness,
employees'
engagement,
work
time
free
balance,
consumers
health
safety,
among
others)
stakeholders
(workers,
local
community,
consumers).
Nevertheless,
case
studies
potential
supporting
transition
fair
at
same
facilitating
aspects
Finally,
by
developing
appropriate
consumer
models,
can
strongly
affect
consumption
behaviors
habits,
making
them
more
aware
responsible
life
cycle
impacts
improvement
potential.
Sustainable Development,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 14, 2025
ABSTRACT
As
global
sustainability
challenges
intensify,
the
transition
to
circular
economy
(CE)
practices
has
become
a
critical
strategy
for
businesses
seeking
align
with
Sustainable
Development
Goals,
particularly
SDG
12.
In
emerging
markets,
understanding
key
drivers
behind
successful
CE
adoption
is
vital
fostering
sustainable
growth.
This
study
investigates
how
RET
influence
of
in
manufacturing
firms
across
MENA
region,
focus
on
moderating
roles
green
innovation
and
governance
policy.
Drawing
insights
from
resource‐based
view,
dynamic
capabilities,
stakeholder
theories,
constructs
models
linking
returnee
directors
(RET)
adoption.
Using
panel
dataset
5302
firm‐year
observations,
employs
advanced
econometric
techniques,
including
MMQR
GMM
modeling,
while
addressing
endogeneity
through
IV‐2SLS,
lagged
effects,
PSM
estimations.
The
findings
reveal
that
significantly
enhance
lower,
middle
upper
quantiles.
Green
not
only
directly
promotes
adoption,
but
also
amplify
positive
practices.
Additionally,
robust
policies
strengthen
relationship
between
practices,
at
higher
quantiles,
underscoring
importance
institutional
frameworks
sustainability.
highlights
pivotal
role
advancing
offers
practical
policymakers
business
leaders
aiming
goals.
By
integrating
effective
mechanisms,
this
research
provides
strategic
roadmap
accelerating
markets.
Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025
Waste
minimisation
and
prevention
are
crucial
for
the
circular
economy
(CE),
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs)
environmental,
social
governance
(ESG)
principles,
focusing
on
waste
elimination
resource
efficiency.
However,
there
significant
gaps
in
implementing
effective
strategies,
mainly
due
to
lack
of
standardised
terminologies
indicators.
This
article
introduces
a
novel
simplified
comprehensive
framework
assessing
measures
tailored
developing
countries.
The
primary
contribution
this
study
lies
proposing
relevant
indicators
aligned
with
SDGs,
ESG
standards,
CE
while
addressing
data
scarcity
through
proxy
enable
assessment
resource-limited
settings.
Six
key
were
proposed:
Zero
Index,
Food
Loss
Extended
producer
responsibility,
Education
awareness
programmes
minimisation,
Plastic
Bag
Reduction
Ratio.
Eleven
countries
selected
as
case
studies
demonstrate
framework’s
applicability.
findings
reveal
that
these
progressing
enacting
legislation
recognising
importance
prevention,
compliance
practice
is
lacking,
indicated
by
poor
quantitative
results
actual
reduction
diversion.
evaluates
economic
implications
measures,
showing
wide
variations
among
Each
country
faces
unique
challenges,
but
strengthening
policy
frameworks,
investing
infrastructure,
promoting
public
fostering
collaboration
steps
towards
advancing
management
practices.
highlights
necessity
policies
specific
weaknesses
ensuring
viability.
integrated
provides
actionable
insights
forward-thinking
solutions
can
be
adapted,
scaled
replicated
address
nations’
challenges.
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2025
ABSTRACT
As
the
urgency
of
global
sustainability
goals
intensifies,
achieving
responsible
production
and
consumption
(RPC)
has
become
a
critical
priority,
especially
in
emerging
markets
where
economic
growth
must
be
balanced
with
environmental
stewardship.
Businesses
play
pivotal
role
advancing
sustainability,
understanding
how
governance
practices
influence
RPC
is
essential
for
aligning
corporate
strategies
objectives.
This
study
investigates
circular
economy
innovations
stakeholder
engagement
moderate
link
between
indigenous
directors
RPC.
Using
secondary
data
from
439
manufacturing
firms
across
MENA
countries
2012
2022,
we
employed
method
moments
quantile
regression
(MMQR)
fixed
effects
estimations,
addressing
endogeneity
through
GMM
modeling
propensity
score
matching
techniques.
Our
findings
demonstrate
that
significantly
enhance
all
quantiles.
Additionally,
not
only
advance
but
also
amplify
positive
on
sustainable
practices.
Stakeholder
further
strengthens
this
relationship,
particularly
higher
quantiles,
underscoring
importance
inclusive
goals.
These
insights
provide
actionable
implications
business
leaders
policymakers,
region,
by
emphasizing
strategic
integration
Indigenous
leadership
into
governance.
offers
framework
objectives,
notably
SDG
12
while
contributing
to
literature
management
sustainability.
By
highlighting
driving
practices,
research
provides
valuable
guidance
policymakers
seeking
market
economies.
