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ABSTRACT This study investigates the governance drivers of a firm's eco‐efficiency. We measure eco‐efficiency using data envelopment analysis (DEA), emphasizing efficiency measures aimed at minimizing inputs and ensuring constant returns to scale (CRS model).
Pasquale Latella+5 more
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ABSTRACT Research on business models for sustainability (BMfS) has primarily focused on the conceptual aspects and sustainability potential of BMfS rather than their actual impact. There is a need to understand whether BMfS have less environmental impact on society than conventional business models and in what context and conditions they can reduce ...
Emma Johnson, Oksana Mont
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ABSTRACT Benefit corporations are businesses characterised by a dual purpose: profit and the common good. While these businesses are expected to pursue a high level of transparency, some studies have noted ambiguous and inconsistent behaviour in the quality of their reports and communication with stakeholders.
Vincenzo Riso+2 more
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Digital Technologies: Description, Classification, and Links to Circular Economy
ABSTRACT Digital technologies (DTs) and circular economy (CE) are currently two topics that are expected to contribute significantly to sustainable development, and digitization is generally considered a key enabler of CE. However, most studies only cover the most known Industry 4.0 technologies, and very limited research detailing how DTs can support ...
Laura Piedra‐Muñoz+3 more
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Industrial Dynamics and Business Strategies in the Emergence of Agricultural Biological Inputs
ABSTRACT Biological products present a sustainable alternative to synthetic agricultural inputs, yet the industrial dynamics triggered by these solutions remain unexplored. This study examines the strategic responses of dominant agricultural input firms to the rise of biological solutions. Through qualitative textual analysis of press releases, company
Pablo Mac Clay+3 more
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Environmental Violation and Cost of Equity Capital—Evidence From Europe
ABSTRACT We examine the association between environmental violations and the cost of equity capital. We posit that firms that breach environmental compliance introduce firm‐specific risks and, consequently, elevate the costs associated with equity capital.
Md. Borhan Uddin Bhuiyan, Yimei Man
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ABSTRACT The ongoing challenges of climate change, ecosystem degradation and demand for natural resources make sustainability a global priority. Models, guidelines and frameworks are particularly valuable in the field of management as they help to solve problems. This study aims to explore them from an interdisciplinary perspective, including a concern
Arnaldo Pinheiro Costa Gaio+5 more
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ABSTRACT Decarbonisation requires firms to rethink and redefine growth, informed by strong sustainability principles. Management consultants are important enablers for clients to strategically manage resource constraints, given their limited capabilities in this transition.
Robin Strueber+2 more
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Does National Innovation Layout Spur Eco‐Innovation? The Upper Echelon's Role
ABSTRACT Numerous studies have examined whether financial and governance characteristics within firms promote eco‐innovation. However, the influence of institutional contexts on eco‐innovation, which is crucial for shaping effective policy and establishing key conditions, has not been adequately explored.
Ali Meftah Gerged+3 more
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Evaluating Companies' Impression Management Tactics in Mandatory Sustainability Reporting
ABSTRACT The study aims to investigate how a sample of Italian companies adopt impression management (IM) tactics in sustainability reports under mandatory sustainability disclosure regulations. Using longitudinal panel data analysis on sustainability reporting and firm features of 76 Italian companies over 5 years, it evaluates the influence of GRI ...
Antonio Iazzi+3 more
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