How does corporate environmental culture enable the eco-innovation transition of firms towards the circular economy?

IF 8.3 2区 管理学 Q1 BUSINESS Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management Pub Date : 2024-07-02 DOI:10.1002/csr.2888
Christoph P. Kiefer, Javier Carrillo-Hermosilla, Pablo del Río
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There is a widespread agreement that the current linear economic system is unsustainable due to the physical boundaries of our planet and must be replaced by a circular one, that is, by a circular economy (CE). Previous studies have theoretically proposed that eco-innovations (EIs), or innovations that reduce the environmental impacts of consumption and production processes, are a key element to improve the circular use of resources. However, the analysis of the drivers of such a transition to a CE through EI, particularly at the micro-level of firms, has not received attention in the past. The aim of this paper is to cover this gap in the literature. It quantitatively analyses the role of influencing factors (drivers and barriers) in that relationship, with a focus on the company's organisational (‘soft’) factors, rooted in organisational culture and strategy. With the help of data collected through a survey of Spanish small and medium-sized firms in the industrial sector, a regression-based moderation analysis is carried out. Therefore, four moderation models were defined based on organisational factors derived from the previous literature (sustainability, future, stakeholder and learning/knowledge orientation in firms. The results suggest that, indeed, two of those factors (a high level of sustainability and knowledge orientation) are particularly relevant drivers in the transition to the CE through EI. Thus, if the aim of policy makers and corporate decision makers is to increase the circularity of the economy or their firms, policies and measures should be targeted at these two factors.

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企业环境文化如何推动企业向循环经济的生态创新转型?
人们普遍认为,由于地球的物理边界,目前的线性经济体系是不可持续的,必须以循环经济(即循环经济)取而代之。以往的研究从理论上提出,生态创新(EIs),即减少消费和生产过程对环境影响的创新,是改善资源循环利用的关键因素。然而,对通过生态创新向循环经济过渡的驱动因素的分析,尤其是对企业微观层面的分析,在过去并未受到重视。本文旨在弥补这一文献空白。本文定量分析了影响因素(驱动力和障碍)在这一关系中的作用,重点关注植根于组织文化和战略的公司组织("软")因素。借助对西班牙工业领域中小型企业的调查所收集的数据,进行了基于回归的调节分析。因此,根据以往文献中的组织因素(企业的可持续性、未来、利益相关者和学习/知识导向)定义了四个调节模型。结果表明,其中两个因素(高水平的可持续性和知识导向)是通过企业创新向行政首长协调会过渡的特别相关的驱动因素。因此,如果政策制定者和企业决策者的目标是提高经济或企业的循环性,那么政策和措施就应针对这两个因素。
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期刊介绍: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management is a journal that publishes both theoretical and practical contributions related to the social and environmental responsibilities of businesses in the context of sustainable development. It covers a wide range of topics, including tools and practices associated with these responsibilities, case studies, and cross-country surveys of best practices. The journal aims to help organizations improve their performance and accountability in these areas. The main focus of the journal is on research and practical advice for the development and assessment of social responsibility and environmental tools. It also features practical case studies and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to sustainability. The journal encourages the discussion and debate of sustainability issues and closely monitors the demands of various stakeholder groups. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management is a refereed journal, meaning that all contributions undergo a rigorous review process. It seeks high-quality contributions that appeal to a diverse audience from various disciplines.
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