Innovation Driven Business And Sustainability In The Tropics

Author : Emiel L. Eijdenberg,Malobi Mukherjee,Jacob Wood
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789819929092

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Innovation-Driven Business and Sustainability in the Tropics by Emiel L. Eijdenberg,Malobi Mukherjee,Jacob Wood Pdf

The edited volume presents the conference proceedings from the “Sustainability, Economics, Innovation, Globalisation and Operational Psychology Conference 2023” (SEIGOP 2023), organized by the Centre for International Trade and Business in Asia (CITBA) at James Cook University, Singapore. This edited volume places the highly dynamic, but also, jeopardized climatological – geographical region of the Tropics centre stage. The region is developing rapidly, with significant progress being made through the development of innovative technologies. The Tropics represent a region in which people live amid the greatest level of biodiversity anywhere on the planet. Nonetheless, propelled by rapid population growth, the Tropics is a region on the rise, with higher living standards and increased levels of international trade and investment. Densely populated emerging countries like India, Indonesia and Nigeria will be among the largest economies of the world by the end of the century. These upward socioeconomic trends are compromised by the impact of climate change on the Tropics’ biodiversity. Such developments have forced policymakers, businesses, and local communities to search for more sustainable and creative ways to live and work. For these reasons, this edited volume presents theory-driven conceptual, qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods studies on the impact of innovation-driven businesses on the complex interplay of socio-cultural, economic, and environmental factors in the Tropics.

Author : Bart Bossink
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780415818728

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Eco-innovation and Sustainability Management by Bart Bossink Pdf

Sustainability is a phenomenon that must be pursued in a complex system of interrelated elements of business, society, and ecology. It is important to gain an understanding of these elements, the interplay between them, and the behavior of the system. This book explores the business-societal-and-ecological system in which sustainable innovation has to be envisioned, conceptualized, realized, and improved. Author Bart Bossink offers insight into the systematic coherence of drivers of eco-innovation and sustainability utilizing a three-part approach: (1) eco- and sustainable innovation in business is based on ideas and people who cooperatively develop these ideas; (2) groups of people, organized in commercial firms, must realize these ideas cooperatively and create the innovations that can conquer the market; and (3) that people from governmental, non-governmental, not-for-profit, research, and commercial organizations can build institutional arrangements that stimulate these sustainable innovations, changing both industry and society. Adopting a managerial perspective and discussing concepts and methods to manage eco-innovation in business, this book highlights the interrelated roles of the individual, the firm, partnerships, and business environments. Researchers and practitioners who want to combine a commercial and economical approach with an ethical and social ambition to create an ecologically sustainable firm stand to learn much from these pages.

Author : Sven Pastoors,Joachim H. Becker,Ulrich Scholz,Rob van Dun
Publisher : Tectum Verlag
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-17
Category : Corporations
ISBN : 3828839037

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Towards Sustainable Innovation by Sven Pastoors,Joachim H. Becker,Ulrich Scholz,Rob van Dun Pdf

With sustainability having gained a lot of momentum over the last years and companies implementing strategies to create corporate sustainability, there are lots of opportunities for innovation. Thus, the two concepts of sustainability and innovation should not be considered separately - they are closely interlinked with one another. The main goal of sustainable innovation is to develop new products and technologies that have a positive impact on the company's triple-bottom-line. To meet this aim, they have to be ecologically and economically beneficial as well as socially balanced. In order to help companies to improve their sustainable innovation process practically, this book is structured into five possible phases of a sustainable innovation process: Awareness of a sustainability problem, Identification & Definition of the problem, Ideation & Evaluation of the solutions, Testing & Enrichment of the solutions, Implementation of the solutions & Green Marketing.

Author : Emiel L. Eijdenberg
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031544576

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Indigenous Entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia by Emiel L. Eijdenberg Pdf

Author : Jacob Wood,Taha Chaiechi,K Thirumaran
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000555059

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Business, Industry, and Trade in the Tropics by Jacob Wood,Taha Chaiechi,K Thirumaran Pdf

The tropics is an area of enormous opportunity and potential. The countries situated between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn are largely developing in nature. There is huge interest in the types of business investments made in Southeast Asia, Central Africa, and the Amazonian tropical belts. These tropical regions continue to face opportunities and challenges in attracting foreign direct investments as well as the need to complement and/or compete with larger economies external to the tropics. This book provides an empirical assessment of the key sociocultural, economic, environmental, and political factors that influence the business dynamics of organizations operating within the tropics. It will address but is not limited to topics such as attracting businesses to the tropics, facilitating smooth, stable conditions for business operations and sustainability, national institutions, and regulations that shape the way business is done, and the increasing deployment of new technologies and entrepreneurial innovations which are defining the global tropics as a distinct business region. It will offer readers a key focus for developing a deeper understanding of the factors and frameworks that influence and shape business activity in the area. While the primary audience for the book consists of academics and students from the fields of economics (environmental economics, developmental economics), business, international trade, tourism, and area studies, it will also provide a practical resource for government policy analysts wanting to fully appreciate some of the key economic and business issues facing the region.

Author : Taryn Mead
Publisher : Business Expert Press
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781631572258

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Bioinspiration in Business and Management by Taryn Mead Pdf

Many organizations have found themselves well advanced in their sustainability strategies and reaching the limits of progress made through eco-efficiency measures and regulatory compliance. Looking for novel approaches and solutions, many managers are turning to bioinspiration and related fields such as biomimicry, nature-inspired innovation, circular economy, and cradle to cradle, as tools for sustainability-oriented innovation. This innovation paradigm has been gaining popularity across disciplines in recent decades as the world grapples with the challenge of sustainable development. This book offers a succinct guide for managers and sustainability professionals who are interested in exploring various aspects of business inspired by nature. With applicability ranging from technological, organizational, and system-building innovations, there is a broad realm of possibilities that suit a manager’s scope of influence regardless of their position within the organization. This book aims to exhibit the applications of business inspired by nature that extend beyond the boundaries of the organization and encourage open innovation with novel partners in unlikely scenarios, with all partners aligned by the principles of natural systems.

Author : Niels Robert Schneider
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783110684698

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Ecopreneurship by Niels Robert Schneider Pdf

This research monograph answers the question how sustainability driven entrepreneurs (ecopreneurs) deliver their sustainability goals through their business practices. The research draws on data from 12 case studies set within the food industry. The analysis takes a firm level and a supply chain level perspective and provides insights to the interconnected nature of sustainability goals within and across firms. It provides theoretical propositions that show one approach of how to conduct business in a way that works for the planet and people in addition to shareholders. This presents an alternative understanding of organisational performance that builds the foundation for many avenues of future research into sustainable management. The research combines the remote areas of supply chain management and entrepreneurship at the intersection of sustainability. This novel approach and the insights from the business practice exploration, offer many avenues for further research beyond entrepreneurship and supply chain management. This book will be of interest to academics in management research and also to people with an academic background that work together with sustainability driven and/ or social entrepreneurs, who could benefit from the insights into how sustainability goals are delivered through business practices and the relevant trade-offs faced by ecopreneurs.

Author : R. Shanthi,P. S. Buvaneswari,M. P. Suganya
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Business enterprises
ISBN : 8180943216

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Innovation in the Business by R. Shanthi,P. S. Buvaneswari,M. P. Suganya Pdf

Author : Verena Bitzer,Ralph Hamann,Martin Hall,Eliada Wosu Griffin-EL
Publisher : Springer
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319040516

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The Business of Social and Environmental Innovation by Verena Bitzer,Ralph Hamann,Martin Hall,Eliada Wosu Griffin-EL Pdf

In the face of limited progress toward meeting Millennium Development Goals or addressing climate change and resource degradation, increasing attention turns to harnessing the entrepreneurial, innovative, managerial and financial capacities of business for improved social and environmental outcomes. A more proactive role for business in sustainable development is especially pertinent in sub-Saharan Africa, which has been plagued by conflict and poverty but shows signs of a brighter future as the world’s second-fastest-growing region. The book considers how the socio-economic context influences the objectives of social innovation and even our definition of what we mean by social innovation. Secondly, the book aims to show how social innovation initiatives emerge and fare in context of the limited ability of many African countries to provide public goods and services.

Author : Purnomo, H.,Puspitaloka, D.,
Publisher : CIFOR
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Lessons on Community-Based Fire Prevention and Peatland Restoration by Purnomo, H.,Puspitaloka, D., Pdf

Author : Hani El-Chaarani,Ibtihaj El Dandachi,Sam El Nemar,Zouhour EL Abiad
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9819985714

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Navigating the Intersection of Business, Sustainability and Technology by Hani El-Chaarani,Ibtihaj El Dandachi,Sam El Nemar,Zouhour EL Abiad Pdf

In today's world, businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of sustainability and technology as essential components of their operations. This book offers a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the complexities of the interconnected areas of business, sustainability and technology. The book further shows how sustainability and technology are transforming the business landscape and how they can harness their power to drive innovation, create value and achieve long-term success. Drawing on the latest research and real-world case studies, the book provides practical insights and strategies that readers can use to navigate this rapidly changing landscape. The book further offers a comprehensive roadmap to navigate the intersection of business, sustainability and technology, including developing sustainable business models and cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. This book is an essential resource for business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and students.

Author : Sjåfjell, Beate,Liao, Carol,Argyrou, Aikaterini
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-05
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781839101328

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Innovating Business for Sustainability by Sjåfjell, Beate,Liao, Carol,Argyrou, Aikaterini Pdf

Challenging current attitudes to governance and regulation in business, this timely book ascertains how regulatory approaches can innovate to ensure sustainable business that contributes to social justice for current and future generations within ecological limits.

Author : Michael Lenox,Aaron Chatterji
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781503606197

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Can Business Save the Earth? by Michael Lenox,Aaron Chatterji Pdf

Increasingly, business leaders are tasked with developing new products, services, and business models that minimize environmental impact while driving economic growth. It's a tall order—and a call that is only getting louder. In Can Business Save the Earth?, Michael Lenox and Aaron Chatterji explain just how the private sector can help. Many believe that markets will inevitably demand sustainable practices and force them to emerge. But Lenox and Chatterji see it differently. Based on more than a decade of research and work with companies, they argue that a bright green future is only possible with dramatic innovation across multiple sectors at the same time. To achieve this, a broader ecosystem of players—including inventors, executives, customers, investors, activists, and governments—all must play a role. The book outlines how and the extent to which each group can serve as a driver of green growth. Then, Lenox and Chatterji identify where economic incentives currently exist, or could exist with institutional change, and ultimately address the larger question of how far well-coordinated efforts can take us in addressing the current environmental crisis.

Author : Nancy Bocken,Paavo Ritala,Laura Albareda,Robert Verburg
Publisher : Springer
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319973852

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Innovation for Sustainability by Nancy Bocken,Paavo Ritala,Laura Albareda,Robert Verburg Pdf

The aim of this edited book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the opportunities and challenges related to innovation for sustainability. Combining work from both emerging and established scholars in different academic fields, this book provides an integrated understanding of the topic from four perspectives. First, the big picture: frameworks, types, and drivers; second, strategy and leadership; third, measurement and assessment and fourth, tools, methods and technologies. Chapter 11 of this book is available open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com. The editors donate their remuneration for this book to conservation organisation the WWF.

Author : Claude Fussler,Peter James
Publisher : Financial Times/Prentice Hall
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0273622072

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Driving Eco-innovation by Claude Fussler,Peter James Pdf

This is the tool for gaining and maintaining innovation capacity.