Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to measure the environmental benefits of industrial symbiosis in an industrial cluster of SMEs

Daddi, Tiberio; Nucci, Benedetta; Iraldo, Fabio

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.01.090

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“…Alpha, Beta, and Delta conducted LCA to assess the environmental impacts of their products and production process. Undoubtedly, LCA reveals room for improvement (Daddi, Nucci, & Iraldo, ), but these case firms literally sensed such clues from LCA as new ideas. In addition, case firms participated in conferences, seminars, and trade shows.…”

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“…Our finding on the role of LCA implies that firms aiming towards CE should adopt LCA (Niero & Rivera, ). Indeed, the significance of LCA has been also observed in the development of green products (Dangelico & Pujari, ), sustainable innovations (Mousavi & Bossink, ), and industrial symbiosis (Daddi et al, ). Failure in identifying profitable opportunities is a fundamental barrier to eco‐innovation (Porter & van der Linde, ).…”

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Microfoundations of dynamic capabilities: Insights from circular economy business cases

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Circular economy is a key strategy to achieve corporate sustainability. However, so far, most firms are unable to translate the concept of circular economy into their corporate strategies, business models, and operations. Some scholars have argued that firms need to develop new (and dynamic) capabilities for circular economy implementation. Yet there is a little discussion on how firms can develop such capabilities. Notably, there is a paucity of research on specific skills, processes, and organizational activities (microfoundations of dynamic capabilities) that may facilitate circular economy implementation. To address this knowledge gap, using a multiple‐case studies approach, we explore microfoundations of dynamic capabilities in successful circular economy business cases. Our findings indicate that dynamic capabilities positively contribute to circular economy implementation. Our case studies show that case firms identified circular economy opportunities by using four microfoundations of sensing capability. Further, case firms acted on the identified opportunities by using simultaneously three microfoundations of seizing capability and four microfoundations of reconfiguring capability. This paper contributes to the literature on the relations between dynamic capabilities and corporate sustainability by providing insights on how sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring dynamic capabilities act in successful operationalization of circular economy strategies.

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“…In the case of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), industrial symbiosis is gaining importance because a collaborative atmosphere helps them build competitive advantage (Porter, 1998) and support environmental innovation (Biondi, Iraldo, & Meredith, 2002). Furthermore, scholars have already documented multiple cases in the paper industry and in tanneries where SME clusters have become more competitive and sustainable through the construction of industrial metabolisms (Daddi & Iraldo, 2015;Daddi, Nucci, & Iraldo, 2017). But little has been written to guide the creation of this type of industrial metabolism in SMEs and to describe the most important features that define it.…”

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“…Belonging to an industrial association, cluster or related organization. (Daddi et al, 2017;Daddi & Iraldo, 2015;Deutz & Gibbs, 2008;Short, Bocken, Barlow, & Chertow, 2014) Sharing infrastructure or services with industrial neighbors. (Chertow, 2007) Valuing the "waste" of some companies as resources for others.…”

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Key elements in assessing circular economy implementation in small and medium‐sized enterprises

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The circular economy has become an important issue in recent years because it makes sustainable development feasible by creating value in the economy and by closing the energy and materials loops. However, since most companies continue to operate under a linear model, it is particularly important to start providing companies with tools that facilitate their shift to the circular paradigm. The main objective of this research is to establish the key elements that are necessary for assessing the level of circular economy implementation. To that end, the Delphi method is used to validate and define the key elements of three categories: circular economy fields of action, industrial symbiosis, and environmental certifications. As a result, this study identifies the key elements that assess the degree of circular economy implementation and that allows small and medium‐sized enterprises to understand where they are and what they need to do to improve their performance.

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Environmental management capabilities for a “circular eco‐innovation”

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At a micro level, eco‐innovation marks a transition towards a circular economy (CE), and standardised routines and controls are being implemented by businesses to introduce eco‐innovative processes and thus a circular business model. Eco‐innovation applied to a circular model implies changes to companies' environmental management and accounting practices used to manage natural resources. In this context, this study analyses and measures formal and informal environmental management systems, such as certification standards and other management and environmental accounting procedures used in eco‐innovation and the CE within the dynamic capabilities theoretical framework. The study also investigates the cause‐and‐effect relationship between firms' “circular eco‐innovation” and environmental capabilities using partial least squares structural equation modelling and tests it using a sample of Spanish companies. This study offers new knowledge about the interposition of business eco‐innovation and CE‐related activities introduced by firms from the dynamic capabilities perspective.

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Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to measure the environmental benefits of industrial symbiosis in an industrial cluster of SMEs

Cited by 139 publications

References 29 publications

Microfoundations of dynamic capabilities: Insights from circular economy business cases

Microfoundations of dynamic capabilities: Insights from circular economy business cases

Key elements in assessing circular economy implementation in small and medium‐sized enterprises

Environmental management capabilities for a “circular eco‐innovation”

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