The adoption and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies among firms

The potential of environmental regulation to change managerial perception, environmental management, competitiveness and financial performance

“…The attitude and behaviour of managers with responsibility for the introduction of environmental approaches into the firm depends on their perceptions of the natural environment (Nijkamp et al, 1999). This variable included 7 items drawn from Brío et al (2003), Hutchinson (1992) and Nijkamp et al (1999).…”

Economic incentives and small firms: Does it pay to be green?

“…Reductions in sewer charges, permit fees and taxes have assisted recipients but have increased taxes (Hudson et al, 1981). Firms have offered internal green economic incentives to employees or divisions for environmental-friendly decisions which have improved long-term profitability while sacrificing short-term profitability (Moore, 2002;Nijkamp et al, 1999). Governments have granted green economic incentives to public utilities in the form of increased profit retention for environmentally advantageous decisions which have increased utility rates temporarily (Nwaeze and Mereba, 1997).…”

“…Seventeen of the 19 studies used one-item measures. Of the two remaining studies, Nijkamp et al (1999) measured reasons for adopting environmental-friendly technologies (arguably a type of economic green incentive) rather than the technologies themselves. The authors did not report reliabilities.…”

“…Further, the presence and importance of green economic incentives are growing (Hoffman, 1997;Nijkamp et al, 1999). It is hoped that these findings will encourage future researchers to sow their seed on these fertile fields -for large and small firms alike.…”

“…In this study, green economic incentives are institutional forces established to provide financial incentives to improve green performance in small firms, typical in the US manufacturing sector. Green economic incentives are growing in importance and use (Nijkamp et al, 1999) by business, government and environmental interest groups (Brown, 1993).…”