Sustainability-Oriented Macro Trends and Innovation Types—Exploring Different Organization Types Tackling the Global Sustainability Megatrend

Gaudig, Anja; Ebersberger, Bernd; Kuckertz, Andreas

doi:10.3390/su132111583

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“…Environmental, social, and governance strategies are increasingly being enforced at the company level, citing the need to meet community expectations (Bradley, 2023; Mohr et al, 2001). Global environmental and social trends such as alternatives to single‐use products to reduce waste, advocacy for clean cities and carbon‐free living, and inclusivity for all are reported to be key influences in consumers' purchasing intentions (Cromwell et al, 2023; Gaudig et al, 2021). This research provides insights to develop effective, tangible tools that can result in increased market share for ethical goods and services.…”

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Moral disengagement and neutralization techniques as explanations of unethical behavior

McCormack,

Chowdhury

2024

Journal of Consumer Affairs

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Ethical consumption is important for both consumers and social welfare. However, many consumers avoid or ignore ethical consumption practices. An explanation of the psychological processes that impede ethical behavior is important research. A survey of 436 American consumers reveals that various types of moral disengagement (behavior and victim loci) and neutralization techniques sequentially explain unethical consumer behavior. From a theoretical perspective, both these constructs are relevant in this context, yet prior research utilizes these constructs separately or conflates them. Moreover, findings show that a particular type of moral disengagement, the agency locus, paradoxically promotes ethical consumer behavior. This research also examines locus of control (chance) and trait cynicism as antecedents of unethical consumer behavior. Locus of control (chance), not trait cynicism, leads to less ethical consumer behavior through moral disengagement and neutralization techniques. Insights benefit consumers, marketers, and policymakers in promoting ethical consumption that enhances consumer well‐being.

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Moral disengagement and neutralization techniques as explanations of unethical behavior

McCormack,

Chowdhury

2024

Journal of Consumer Affairs

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“…There are different classification criteria for innovation. According to the type of innovation, Gaudig et al (2021) classify innovation into technological innovation, marketing innovation, product innovation and service innovation; Klewitz and Hansen (2014) classify innovation into three categories: process innovation, organisational innovation and product innovation. According to the degree of innovation, innovation can be classified as radical, incremental or reapplied (El Bilali, 2019); Adams et al (2016) classify innovation into three levels: operational optimisation, organisational transformation and system building.…”

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“…In this paper, in the first dimension, the classification is made according to the type of innovation as Gaudig et al (2021), Klewitz and Hansen (2014). Combining the work of different scholars, the types of innovation mainly include product and service innovation, process innovation, organisational innovation, marketing, and market innovation, etc.…”

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Costs and Benefits of Sustainability-Oriented Innovation in the Agri-food Industry: a Review

Depetris,

Fernandez Olmos,

et al. 2023

New Medit

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In light of the increasing demand for sustainable development, the agri-food industry is under pressure to make the transition towards sustainability. Innovation has been identified as a key driver for this transformation. However, the agri-food industry, which in many countries is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises, is highly sensitive to the benefits, costs and potential risks of sustainability-oriented innovation. At the same time, because of the low propensity of countries in the Mediterranean region to innovate, an in-depth exploration of innovation is necessary. This paper presents a review of the costs and benefits of specific sustainability-oriented innovations, not only economic but also social and environmental, to provide a guide for researchers and adopters of sustainability-oriented innovations in the Mediterranean region. To achieve this goal, this paper classifies the elements being reviewed according to the nature of the innovation and stages of the product life cycle it covers. This paper has implications for farmers, business managers, regulators and policy makers in the Mediterranean region.

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“…Due to the increasing number of environmental, social, and governmental challenges worldwide, the concept of sustainability has been at the center of today's environment and living surroundings debate since the definition of sustainable development given by the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987, which proposed that sustainable development is a kind of development that meets the needs of current generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs and aspirations [13,14]. In accordance with this definition, it is widely acknowledged that social dimension, environmental dimension, and economic dimension are the three dominating pillars of sustainability [15,16].…”

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Focus on Innovation or Focus on Sales? The Influences of the Government of China’s Demand-Side Reform during COVID-19 and Their Sustainability Consequences in the Consumer Products Industry

Xie

Song

2022

Sustainability

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Affected by COVID-19, the Chinese government has implemented demand-side reform policies to stimulate consumption. In this context, should consumer goods companies focus on innovation (FOI) or focus on ales (FOS), and what impact does it have on sustainability? Based on the empirical data of listed companies in China’s A-share consumer goods industry, this paper uses a hierarchical regression model, a mediation effect test, moderation effect analysis, and a robustness test, and it finds that for consumer products industry enterprises under the background of demand-side reform: (1) FOI negatively affects enterprise sustainability, FOS positively affects enterprise sustainability, and tilting resources from FOI to FOS is conducive to improving sustainability; (2) the direct effect of FOI on sustainability is not significant, and its negative effect on sustainability is exerted exclusively indirectly through FOS; and (3) firm value can positively moderate the relationship between FOS and sustainability, but its moderating effect on the relationship between FOI and sustainability is insignificant. These conclusions are of positive significance for the study of corporate innovation, sales behavior, and sustainability performance under demand-side reform. More broadly, this paper enriches the study of corporate sustainability in the context of an unfavorable macro environment and short-term and large policy stimulus in the market.

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Sustainability-Oriented Macro Trends and Innovation Types—Exploring Different Organization Types Tackling the Global Sustainability Megatrend

Cited by 8 publications

References 94 publications

Moral disengagement and neutralization techniques as explanations of unethical behavior

Moral disengagement and neutralization techniques as explanations of unethical behavior

Costs and Benefits of Sustainability-Oriented Innovation in the Agri-food Industry: a Review

Focus on Innovation or Focus on Sales? The Influences of the Government of China’s Demand-Side Reform during COVID-19 and Their Sustainability Consequences in the Consumer Products Industry

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