Capacidades basadas en el conocimiento para la gestión ambiental en hoteles de Oaxaca, México

Santiago, M.; Medina, Patricia S. Sánchez

doi:10.36677/elperiplo.v0i42.12268

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“…In Mexico, the implementation of EI practices has been shown to positively impact the business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises, especially in the manufacturing sector [16]. This assertion is further supported by research conducted in Oaxaca, Mexico, which identified a significant connection between eco-innovation and environmental performance in the hotel industry [17]. However, even though the topic has been examined from various levels, perspectives and interests, the integration of eco-innovation into business operations remains rare.…”

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Strategic Dimensions of Eco-Innovation Adoption in Manufacturing SMEs in the Context of Mexico City

Barragán-Hernández,

Aguilar-Fernández

2024

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This paper delves into the strategic dimensions influencing the adoption of environmental innovations (EIs) in small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) in Mexico City. Employing a mixed-methods approach combining documentary analysis and expert interviews, the study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of integrating EI practices in the context of manufacturing SMEs. Qualitative methodology was chosen to explore experiences, perceptions, and practices related to EI adoption, acknowledging its ability to capture the complexity and richness of data. Through systematic literature review and semi-structured interviews with Corporate Social Responsibility experts, causal relationships and key factors influencing EI adoption were identified. The data analysis involved constructing causal maps and applying the Viable System Model to comprehend the interactions and dynamics within the organizational systems.

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Strategic Dimensions of Eco-Innovation Adoption in Manufacturing SMEs in the Context of Mexico City

Barragán-Hernández,

Aguilar-Fernández

2024

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Adaptive capability and socioecological traps: a bioenergy case in communities of Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

Reyes-Santiago,

Maruri Montes de Oca,

Olalde Portugal

et al. 2024

Energ Sustain Soc

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Background Energy poverty, which is the deprivation of a series of energy services that satisfy human needs, affects over 2 billion individuals who rely on the combustion of biomass and other solid fuels to fulfill their energy needs. While certain communities address their energy shortfall by harnessing local natural resources, these alternatives fail to provide access to more advantageous and sustainable conditions, thus leading to what are commonly referred to as socioecological traps. Results This research studies the relationships between the energy alternatives that two communities have developed, the bioenergy capability that would allow the system to access more desirable and sustainable states, and the costs and benefits that are perceived from this new use of their residues and resources. A quantitative methodology was employed by designing and applying a structured questionnaire applied to 207 households in two energy-poor communities in the municipality of Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico: San Agustín de los Tordos and El Comedero Grande. We have inferred that the alternatives generated by the communities function as socioecological traps. On the one hand, these options generate adverse effects on the health of people and the environment, while discouraging the construction of bioenergy capabilities; on the other hand, they allow them to cover some training costs, at least in the short term. These discoveries suggest that the system is currently in an advantageous phase of the cultivation of new capabilities. Conclusions The outcomes of this study contribute significantly to enhancing our comprehension of socioecological traps and capabilities within the realm of energy, thereby offering valuable insights for the effective management of successful bioenergy implementation initiatives. Moreover, these findings enable the development of frameworks for theoretical interpretation and methodological application within specific contexts, exemplified in our case by rural communities in Irapuato, Guanajuato Mexico. The holistic approach reveals that while individuals may have alternatives to fulfill their energy requirements, many of these alternatives can inadvertently become socioecological traps. For instance, the use of firewood as a short-term solution for household energy needs can generate adverse health and environmental consequences in the long run. In the light of these considerations, a study of their nature becomes imperative and relevant as it delves deeply into the intricate relationship between compensatory alternatives and capacities. Simultaneously, it scrutinizes the community’s perception of bioenergy in terms of costs and benefits, with the overarching goal of transitioning toward a sustainable energy system.

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Capacidades basadas en el conocimiento para la gestión ambiental en hoteles de Oaxaca, México

Cited by 2 publications

References 26 publications

Strategic Dimensions of Eco-Innovation Adoption in Manufacturing SMEs in the Context of Mexico City

Strategic Dimensions of Eco-Innovation Adoption in Manufacturing SMEs in the Context of Mexico City

Adaptive capability and socioecological traps: a bioenergy case in communities of Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

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