Essays about: "Product eco-innovation"

Found 5 essays containing the words Product eco-innovation.

  1. 1. Eco-Innovation in the Scandinavian and Finnish Furniture Industry: Investigating Drivers, Barriers and The Role of Company Age and Size

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Karolina Masalskaite; [2023]
    Keywords : Product eco-innovation; environmental sustainability; Scandinavian and Finnish furniture industry; drivers and obstacles to eco-innovation; company age and size impact; Business and Economics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Thesis Purpose: This study explores the major drivers and barriers to eco-innovation in Scandinavian and Finnish furniture companies, examining the influence of company size and age. The findings benefit stakeholders including businesses, policymakers, professionals, investors, and consumers. READ MORE

  2. 2. Green is the New Black: Identifying and exploring the drivers of eco-innovation and environmentally-sustainable product development in fashion companies in Sweden and Denmark

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Amelia Grace Elburn; [2023]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Growing concerns and sentiment about the negative environmental effects of the fashion industry pressure fashion companies to adopt eco-innovation and pursue more environmentally-sustainable product development. This study explores and examines the drivers of eco-innovation and environmentally-sustainable product development in small- to medium-sized fashion firms in Sweden and Denmark, with the purpose of identifying and understanding the key factors that drive eco-innovation and sustainable product development in the fashion industry. READ MORE

  3. 3. Closing the loop of human waste: can eco-innovation be the key? Findings from the case study of the LooPi urinal

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Maricruz Vargas Esquivel; [2022]
    Keywords : eco-innovation; eco-toilet; wastewater reuse; circular economy; Vienna; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The Circular Economy (CE) primary goal is to be capable of "closing the loops" in processes by changing the idea of resources and waste. Eco-innovation ("the introduction of any new or significantly improved product (good or service), process, organizational change or marketing solution that reduces the use of natural resources (including materials, energy, water, and land)" could be a way to encourage industries to develop more solutions with "closed-loop" systems. READ MORE

  4. 4. Can Sustainability be a Key Driver of Innovation and Competitive Advantage? : Case of IKEA

    University essay from Fakulteten för ekonomi, kommunikation och IT

    Author : Seyed Amir Aleali; Muhammad Qasim; [2011]
    Keywords : sustainability; innovation; competitive advantage; IKEA;

    Abstract : Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a practice of companies on their way towards sustainability. It allows them to measure their impact on environment and society, and to create a balance between economic, social and environmental aspects. READ MORE

  5. 5. External factors impacting firms marketing strategies : - A study of Swedish clean-tech firms

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Mattias Hedin; Thérése Carlbrant; [2010]
    Keywords : Strategy; clean tech; barriers; product market scope;

    Abstract : It is said that eco innovation is the future of Europe’s competitiveness and by that Swedish companies face an exciting opportunity within the field of clean tech. This industry is expected to continue growing worldwide but Swedish companies still have a low export rate even though they have great potential due to their advanced technology. READ MORE