Small firms and the environment: Factors that influence small and medium-sized enterprises' environmental behaviour

Smith, A.D.; Kemp, Robert; Duff, Charles

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“…'Learning from others' (Roberts et al, 2006) with best practice case studies that are tailored to the needs of different SME audiences is a pathway that has already been identified (Smith et al, 2000). The illustrative case represents solidarity at a local level that addresses the larger issues, sustained by community networks and other organizations that engage in collective action beyond the state or market.…”

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Fostering Responsible Communities: A Community Social Marketing Approach to Sustainable Living

2010

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Fostering responsible communities: a community social marketing approach to sustainable living Abstract Just as socially irresponsible organizational behavior leaves a punitive legacy on society, socially responsible organizations can foster curative change. This paper examines whether small organizations can foster societal change toward more sustainable modes of living. We contend that consumption is deeply intertwined with social relations and norms, thus making individual behavioral change toward sustainability a matter of facilitating change in individual behavior, as well as in social norms and relations between organizations and consumers. We argue that it is in this facilitation process that small firms can play a major role, by adopting upstream and downstream approaches to diffuse behavioral change. By synthesizing four key strands of literature -small businesses and corporate social responsibility, ethical consumption, community social marketing and the diffusion of innovation -and using the exemplar case of Modbury, the iconic 'plastic bag free' town, we demonstrate how responsible small firms can influence communities, and the individuals therein, to encourage environmentally sustainable practice to diffuse and support change in society.

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Fostering Responsible Communities: A Community Social Marketing Approach to Sustainable Living

2010

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“…Barrow (1998), Robson (1999 andCulkin and listed over 25 sources of support and information for SMEs -all of them capable of providing environmental support -from both the public and private sector, so there is no shortage of environmental advice providers. Smith et al (2000) note that much of the advice available for improving SMEs' environmental performance came from business-support agencies such as Business Links, Training and Enterprise Councils (TECs), Groundwork, business environmental associations and academic institutions. However, SMEs made little use of this advice -even when free or subsidised and even though SMEs agree that they require external assistance.…”

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Image differentiation with corporate environmental responsibility

Heikkurinen

2010

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This paper analyzes strategic implications of corporate responsibility (CR) and in particular how a firm can differentiate with an environmentally responsible image. A single case study was conducted in the Nordic hospitality industry with semi‐structured interviews as the main data collection method.By adopting an environmentally responsible identity through shared values with the firm's key stakeholders, the firm can reflect an environmentally responsible image. This image can enhance the firm's strategic position through internal and external differentiators from competitors – as the firm becomes a more preferred employer, partner and supplier, it results in enhanced employee motivation, cost savings, better reputation, and greater guest loyalty. The amount of CR depends on the micro/meso/macro/global‐level drivers, and competitive aims of the firm. The emphasis on stakeholder communication becomes greater as the firm increases its CR‐aggressiveness. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.

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“…Cet argument se trouve renforcé par leur prétendue vision à court terme de l'économie (Hutchinson et Chaston, 1994) et leur difficulté à établir des plans stratégiques (Gerstenfeld et Roberts, 2000). Le manque de ressources humaines et financières est également pointé du doigt par les chercheurs (Gunningham, Sinclair et Burritt, 1997 ;Rutherfoord, Blackburn et Spence, 2000) Hitchens et al (2005), les PMe n'ont pas réellement conscience de l'impact de leurs activités sur l'environnement naturel et se sentent donc peu concernées par ce débat tant qu'elles n'y sont pas contraintes par la législation (Smith, Kemp et Duff, 2000). Dans la même optique, les démarches volontaires initiées par des PMe connaissent encore peu de succès (Madsen et Ulhoi, 1996 ;Williamson, 4 (Windatt, 1999).…”

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Le management environnemental des PME rentables

Berger-Douce

2012

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Editions EMS -In Quarto SARL ISSN 0776-5436 (imprimé) 1918-9699 (numérique) Découvrir la revue Citer cet article Berger-Douce, S. (2007). Le management environnemental des PME rentables : Une étude exploratoire en France. Revue internationale P. M.E., 20(3-4), 165-190. doi:10.7202/1008528ar Résumé de l'article Pilier du développement durable, le volet environnemental demeure la préoccupation majeure des PME françaises. Le manque de moyens, notamment financiers, est l'un des freins récurrents à un engagement plus volontariste des PME en la matière. Afin de neutraliser ce facteur, notre étude se focalise sur une population spécifique, à savoir des PME rentables. Cet article analyse les pratiques de management environnemental des PME françaises rentables afin d'en relever les particularités. Une étude quantitative par questionnaire a été menée auprès de 84 PME françaises issues d'un classement publié par un magazine économique en juillet 2006. Globalement, les pratiques de management environnemental des PME rentables se déclinent en forces (pratiques de reporting environnemental, forte réduction des impacts environnementaux) et faiblesses (déficit d'information et de communication en matière environnementale). Ces résultats ouvrent la voie à de futures recherches portant sur la communication environnementale des PME ou soulignent la nécessité de l'évaluation financière des pratiques environnementales. Des efforts de communication sont indispensables afin de convaincre les dirigeants de PME de la nature stratégique du management environnemental.

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Small firms and the environment: Factors that influence small and medium-sized enterprises' environmental behaviour

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Fostering Responsible Communities: A Community Social Marketing Approach to Sustainable Living

Fostering Responsible Communities: A Community Social Marketing Approach to Sustainable Living

Image differentiation with corporate environmental responsibility

Le management environnemental des PME rentables

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