What Drives Substantive Versus Symbolic Implementation of ISO 14001 in a Time of Economic Crisis? Insights from Greek Manufacturing Companies

Iatridis, Konstantinos; Kesidou, Effie

doi:10.1007/s10551-016-3019-8

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“…Moreover, it also matches the findings of Iatridis and Kesidou [25] or Demirel et al [4], who suggest that poor motivation and lack of external pressure might negatively influence the adoption of an environmentally friendly behavior, and argue that a proper regulation combined with self-regulation might result in a higher environmental commitment. This paper may have several implications for managers and policy-makers, specifically for Europe and Spain.…”

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“…According to existing literature, educating society (such as consumers) and firm owners is as important as implementing effective (which does not necessarily mean strict) environmental regulation, as motivation and self-regulation combined with external pressure can maximize environmental protection in a globalized and neo-liberal world in which the government itself cannot fully regulate the market [25]. Norway is a good example of the latter, while the Spanish case shows a weak external pressure combined with a lack of environmental self-adoption and motivation towards green actions.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Iatridis and Kesidou [25] analyze the factors that drive a substantial or symbolical adoption of ISO 14001 in the context of an economic crisis. They compare internal and external factors and their interplay as drivers of the adoption of ISO 14001, either symbolically or substantially.…”

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Abstract:Responsible research and innovation (RRI) is a nascent concept, promoted actively by the European Union and other policy makers around the world. Hitherto, this concept has been associated primarily with publicly funded activities but given the considerable proportion of research and innovation that is undertaken in the private sector, RRI will be rendered irrelevant unless it is adopted by industry. This paper introduces a private sector perspective of RRI, specifically that of the information and communication technology (ICT) industry, working in the field of healthy ageing. Drawing upon empirical data from 30 in-depth interviews with key industry representatives from across Europe, it explores: (a) the level of awareness of RRI; (b) the drivers and obstacles influencing its implementation; and (c) the factors deemed vital for facilitation of RRI in industry. The findings paint a varied picture, including significant concerns about adoption of RRI in an industry environment where the economic implications of all activities must be considered carefully. However, some companies have found their own ways to balance financial and altruistic goals, suggesting that there is both a willingness and a place for an RRI-type governance framework within the private sector.

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“…These studies indicate that businesses in Europe still seem to be operating without an awareness of the RRI concept [18,20,21], but that extant practices, processes and purposes exhibit indications of responsible innovation [23]. Moreover, a growing body of literature has been dealing with questions of how to incentivize or drive companies to adopt the concept [7,10,24] or particular RRI principles [25,26]. First good practice examples of implementation of RRI in business provide a diverse set of company practices; ranging from inclusive governance and a general orientation of company research and innovation towards tackling societal challenges to institutionalized opportunities for anticipation and reflection, as well as to targeted activities aimed at increasing gender balance or fostering science education [27,28].…”

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Implementing Responsible Research and Innovation Practices in SMEs: Insights into Drivers and Barriers from the Austrian Medical Device Sector

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This paper addresses the question of how Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) can be implemented in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). It builds on existing knowledge about RRI in business as well as on insights into motivations, drivers and barriers from the related fields of eco-innovation and sustainability innovation. Expert interviews with CEOs of SMEs in the Austrian medical device sector are analyzed to develop insights into the companies' research and innovation activities and potential drivers and barriers for RRI. The findings support the assumption that SMEs are largely unaware of the RRI concept. At the same time, however, it is possible to identify current practices that already operationalize aspects of RRI. It is argued that SMEs could build upon existing practices to further develop ways of being responsible and that implementation of RRI should be in line with specific organizational and contextual factors.

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What Drives Substantive Versus Symbolic Implementation of ISO 14001 in a Time of Economic Crisis? Insights from Greek Manufacturing Companies

Cited by 113 publications

References 73 publications

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Implementing Responsible Research and Innovation Practices in SMEs: Insights into Drivers and Barriers from the Austrian Medical Device Sector

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