A proposed framework of sustainable self-evaluation maturity within companies: an exploratory study

Gouvinhas, Reidson Pereira; Reyes, Tatiana; Naveiro, Ricardo Manfredi; Perry, Nicolás; Filho, Eduardo Romeiro

doi:10.1007/s12008-016-0322-7

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“…After reading these publications, we interpreted ecodesign practices, methods, and tools that could be applied to PPM. For example, works such as Gouvinhas et al (2016), Brones and Carvalho (2015), and Prendeville et al (2014), which dealt with ecodesign, NPD, and project management, helped us to develop the proposed framework. Relevant studies in terms of citations (e.g.…”

Section: Phase 1: Review and Theoretical Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…We also aimed to evaluate the framework in companies with different degrees of maturity in environmental sustainability. For this, we used a classification suggested by Gouvinhas et al (2016), with six stages of maturity (i.e., level 1 being completely immature and level 6 being fully mature). Initial meetings were held with companies A and B which allowed a better understanding of their practices of environmental sustainability, ecodesign, and PPM.…”

Section: Phase 2: Pilot Test Assessment Of the Framework By Biodiversmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Framework proposal for ecodesign integration on product portfolio management

Pinheiro

Jugend

Filho³

et al. 2018

Journal of Cleaner Production

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Although many studies on product portfolio management (PPM) and ecodesign exist, there are few investigations that analyze these areas in an integrated way. They are normally conceptually separated, with very few theoretical and empirical interactions evident in the literature. This article proposes a theoretical framework that integrates ecodesign practices, methods, and tools with portfolio management during the product planning stage. For the development of this framework, a systematic analysis and literature review of both PPM and ecodesign were conducted. The framework subsequently developed was evaluated through a pilot test within two companies that develop products derived from Brazilian biodiversity. In terms of results, it presents a set of practices that are associated with the following dimensions: Guides, Methods, and Tools; Organization; and Strategy. After presenting the evaluation of the framework by the companies, practices are proposed which can be useful for the integration of ecodesign into PPM, such as adoption of the Project Management Office (PMO) and the use of social media.

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Section: Phase 1: Review and Theoretical Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Phase 2: Pilot Test Assessment Of the Framework By Biodiversmentioning

confidence: 99%

Framework proposal for ecodesign integration on product portfolio management

Pinheiro

Jugend

Filho³

et al. 2018

Journal of Cleaner Production

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“…Several sustainability maturity models have previously been developed in research and practice, ranging from very simple to highly sophisticated ones. Some of these models take an overarching perspective and are applicable for most types of corporations, e.g., [21][22][23][24], while others focus on specific industries, e.g., [25], or business aspects, such as new product development [26], eco-design [27], or supply-chain sustainability [28]. Several business excellence models, indexes, and standards also incorporate some sustainability aspects and can be used for self-assessment purposes [29].…”

Section: Sustainability Maturity Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Self-Assessment Method for Sustainability Implementation in Product Innovation

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Hallstedt

2018

Sustainability

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Companies, striving towards an effective and systematic integration of a strategic sustainability perspective in product innovation, need to treat the implementation of necessary processes and tools, as well as their continuous improvement, as a project in itself. An efficient way to measure the current sustainability implementation level in the organization, as well as guidance for progression, is required. To meet this need, a novel self-assessment was developed, which provides companies with a tool to assess and visualize their current capabilities in relation to key elements for successful sustainability integration in the product innovation process. It includes a scale of different sustainability implementation levels to support building a roadmap for systematic implementation, and to measure progress over time. This research is based on results from previous descriptive work within the area of sustainable product development and learning from applying strategic and tactical assessment tools for eco-design and sustainability maturity. Besides the contribution to practice, this study also contributes to knowledge by specifying detailed aspects for each key element that must be considered to guide sustainability integration. Also, insights from applying different existing tools in real cases are provided. The newly-developed self-assessment method was applied and validated at two case companies. Independent and continuous use of it by the companies beyond this particular study indicate the practical value of the method.

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“…Ao mesmo tempo em que esta sendo valorizada a oferta dos produtos que buscam minimizar impactos ao meio ambiente, muitos consumidores tem buscado adquirir produtos com menor impacto ambiental (JI et al, 2014). Entretanto, sabe-se, por outro lado, que o desenvolvimento de produtos ambientalmente sustentáveis tem se mostrado tarefa desafiadora (CLUZEL et al, 2016;GOUVINHAS et al, 2016). Alinhadas com esta tendência muitas firmas passaram a desenvolver novas tecnologias, equipamentos e instalações com maior eficiência energética, procurando fontes menos poluentes de energia e implementando programas para melhor consumo de insumos.…”

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“…Por exemplo, Carvalho e Rabechini Jr. (2017) sugerem que a ponte entre gestão de projetos e sustentabilidade ainda está sendo construída, e que para se levantar esta ponte são necessários processos, métodos e ferramentas. Gouvinhas et al (2016) reforçam a relevância de alinhamento estratégico da firma e da integração de aspectos organizacionais no processo de introdução do ecodesign no desenvolvimento de produtos verdes. Trabalhos como o de Rossi et al (2016) e Silvius et al (2017) sugerem que há a necessidade de ampliação de pesquisas que desenvolvam frameworks e guias específicos que apoiem os gestores em suas atividades de tomada de decisão em escolha de projetos de produtos ambientalmente sustentáveis.…”

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