Firm Size and the Business Model for Sustainable Innovation

Companies innovate towards sustainability because this may allow them to improve both their socio-environmental and economic performance. Firms that lead the way evolve towards a sustainable business model. However, small and large businesses face different challenges. This research therefore analys...

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Published in:Sustainability 2018-12, Vol.10 (12), p.4785
Main Authors: Aguilar-Fernández, María, Otegi-Olaso, José
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business models
Business to business commerce
Competition
Competitive advantage
Content analysis
Corporate profiles
Diversification
Innovations
Literature reviews
Supply chains
Sustainability
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Summary:Companies innovate towards sustainability because this may allow them to improve both their socio-environmental and economic performance. Firms that lead the way evolve towards a sustainable business model. However, small and large businesses face different challenges. This research therefore analyses the role of firm size in the business model developed towards sustainable innovation. The sample was obtained from the database of companies that make up the Global Reporting Initiative. The projects presented in the reports were seen as vehicles to support sustainable innovation. The method used was quantitative content analysis. The results show that the size of the company influences on how the supply chain and the financial elements of the business model are developed.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su10124785