Transforming small and medium‐sized enterprises to address the climate emergency: The case for <scp>values‐based</scp> engagement

Hampton, Sam; Blundel, Richard; Wahga, Aqueel Imtiaz; Fawcett, Tina; Shaw, Christopher

doi:10.1002/csr.2279

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“…The extant literature suggests that SMEs play a crucial and pivotal role in the reduction of carbon emissions and in addressing climate change [6,[25][26][27]. For example, research argues that because SMEs account for 13% of global energy usage, there is a need for SMEs to take a proactive approach to contribute to reducing global carbon emissions [28].…”

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confidence: 99%

A Comprehensive Model for Developing SME Net Zero Capability Incorporating Grey Literature

2023

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SMEs collectively account for a significant proportion of greenhouse gas emissions and so there is a need for urgent action to be taken by SMEs in the journey to achieve net zero. In this article, we provide a comprehensive conceptual framework for SMEs to draw from in the journey towards net zero by synthesizing the academic and grey literature. By bringing together key strands of the literature, we derive a conceptual model that provides a clear pathway for SMEs to embark on their net zero journeys. The framework we invent involves understanding the position of the SME in the value chain, understanding the pressures from stakeholders, undertaking greenhouse gas accounting to measure current levels of carbon emissions, undertaking internal changes towards the net zero agenda, undertaking external facing changes towards the net zero agenda, uncoupling, community participation, and updating business activities regularly. This model acts as a progressive decision-making and continuous improvement framework that will be an asset to SMEs as they undertake net zero activities. Overall, the paper contributes to the sustainability literature by being the first to synthesize the academic and grey literature to develop a comprehensive conceptual framework for SMEs to attain net zero.

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A Comprehensive Model for Developing SME Net Zero Capability Incorporating Grey Literature

2023

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“…In summary, this study makes a significant contribution to the current body of literature by shedding light on the transformative influence of smart automation on the tourism sector, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) [17]. Moreover, it offers valuable insights and actionable recommendations for SMEs to optimize their business practices.…”

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confidence: 84%

The Role of Smart Automation in Tourism Industry Management using Smart PLS

Jayanagara,

Watini

2023

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The main objective of this research is to critically examine existing research and the application of smart automation (Smart PLS) in the tourism industry. Additionally, this study proposes a new evaluation framework to identify vulnerabilities in the adoption of smart automation. This is a synthesis and evaluation study, where qualitative findings about the implementation of smart automation in the tourism industry are presented. The study uses a seven-dimensional evaluation framework based on Rogers' diffusion theory (2003) to assess the current implementation of intelligent automation. The vulnerability of adopting smart automation in the tourism industry depends largely on the type of smart automation used. Search/booking engines, virtual agents, and chatbots are three types of intelligent automation that have high vulnerability levels. The limitations and implications of this study are that it bridges the foundations of innovation diffusion theory and the application of smart automation. The findings from this research can help researchers, developers, and managers evaluate the vulnerability of adopting smart automation technology in the tourism industry. This paper is also one of the few papers that assess the vulnerability of adopting smart automation in the tourism industry, and it develops a theory-based evaluation framework to systematically evaluate smart automation innovation in the tourism industry.

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“…The primary challenge in implementing this kind of intervention is to attract significant numbers of SMEs. Engaging smaller businesses can be difficult, even when financial incentives are available (Gruber and Brand, 1991;Fleiter et al, 2012;Hampton et al, 2022). Key predictors of success in these situations include the presence of well-established business networks and thriving innovation ecosystems (Jalo et al, 2021), which can be used to expand the reach and impact of initiatives.…”

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confidence: 99%