Diffusion of eco-innovations: A review

Karakaya, Emrah; Nuchera, Antonio Hidalgo; Nuur, Cali

doi:10.1016/j.rser.2014.01.083

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“…As is found in other sectors, size is a trigger that provides a critical mass of resources and capabilities as well as access to technological capabilities, which is limited in smaller companies [34,53]. However, this finding requires a more detailed analysis because many small businesses are developing very active strategies and behaviours in the adoption of various types of sustainable practices [2,7,18,20].…”

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“…Importantly, eco-innovations include numerous activities that affect businesses and tourist destinations in areas such as energy; recycling; water; new construction development; interior design; engineering projects; responses to external environmental degradation; new products, processes, and business models; adaptations of products and existing materials; new materials; the use of eco-biological products; spatial planning; and the wellness industry, which, in some regions, may also include the development and transformation of organic products, eco-tourism, and therapeutic tourism. If we consider that each eco-innovation involves the combination of factors with numerous activities, we can conclude that the generation, development, adoption, and dissemination of eco-innovations are different and far more complex than are those of other innovations [53] because each eco-innovation comprises several innovations.…”

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Shedding Light on Eco-Innovation in Tourism: A Critical Analysis

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Abstract:The recent global increase in the competitiveness of tourism has made the implementation of eco-innovations a differentiating element among both the destinations and companies in the sector, with quality management and contribution to sustainable development being increasingly valued. However, the eco-innovations that have been developed and implemented in tourist industries have rarely been studied. In this study, the eco-innovations that have been developed and implemented by 57 tourism businesses worldwide are analysed. The identified eco-innovations are classified by using different qualitative methodologies. The obtained results shed light on the limited development of eco-innovations in the tourism industry and the industry focuses mainly on product eco-innovations. Several examples by the tourist sub-industry and types of eco-innovation are analysed. Furthermore, this study provides practical information about measures that both businesses and governmental organisations can adopt to promote eco-innovation in the sector.

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Shedding Light on Eco-Innovation in Tourism: A Critical Analysis

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“…This set of keywords was searched in the abstracts, titles, and keywords of the publications from the SSCI from 2011 to 2013, yielding 103 publications. The term adoption has been included because it is often used as a synonym to diffusion (e.g., [33,34]). In addition, we have also included the term solar home system and its acronym SHS because PV systems are sometimes referred to as solar home systems, especially in rural contexts.…”

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Barriers to the adoption of photovoltaic systems: The state of the art

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a b s t r a c tAlthough photovoltaic (PV) systems have become much more competitive, the diffusion of PV systems still remains low in comparison to conventional energy sources. What are the current barriers hindering the diffusion of PV systems? In order to address this, we conducted an extensive and systematic literature review based on the Web of Science database. Our state-of-the-art review shows that, despite the rapid development and maturity of the technology during the past few years, the adoption of PV systems still faces several barriers. The wide adoption of PV systems-either as a substitute for other electricity power generation systems in urban areas or for rural electrification-is a challenging process. Our results show that the barriers are evident for both low-and high-income economies, encompassing four dimensions: sociotechnical, management, economic, and policy. Although the barriers vary across context, the lessons learned from one study can be valuable to others. The involvement of all stakeholders-adopters, local communities, firms, international organizations, financial institutions, and government-is crucial to foster the adoption.

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“…It is in the interest of the EU and society to incentivise industry to conduct research and innovation in an ethical, responsible and sustainable way to evade these negative consequences and enhance its competitive advantage. Literature shows, however, that RRI is also beneficial, more often than not, for companies (Porter and Kramer 2006 [7], 2011 [8], Schiederig 2012 [9], Karakaya et al, 2014 [10]), because social and environmental innovations can create economic benefits and business opportunities [11]. The question that arises is how to incentivise the industry to conduct research and innovate in a responsible way and how to create incentives that are effective.…”

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Implementation of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) Practices in Industry: Providing the Right Incentives

2017

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Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) is a term used by policy-makers and academics to refer to research and innovation that is ethically acceptable and socially desirable. Despite the fact that the vast majority of research and innovation (R&I) is funded and produced by industry, companies tend to have no awareness or recognition of this concept. This is unfortunate, as the RRI paradigm could be mutually beneficial for both business and society: it could help businesses realise competitive opportunities while also leading to positive economic, societal and environmental impacts. This paper investigates how industry can be incentivised to engage in research and innovation following the approach of RRI. We propose a matrix of incentives for stimulating the adoption of RRI. We categorise incentives according to three dichotomies: external and internal, instrumental and non-instrumental, direct and indirect. The incentives are formalised in a causal loop diagram, which can be used to demonstrate the sound character of investing in RRI from a business perspective. We discuss examples of incentives, including corporate reputation and critical consumerism, certification, employee engagement, and governance. Lastly, to ensure effective implementation of RRI, we outline factors for the realisation of successful incentives for RRI in industry.

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Diffusion of eco-innovations: A review

Cited by 222 publications

References 44 publications

Shedding Light on Eco-Innovation in Tourism: A Critical Analysis

Shedding Light on Eco-Innovation in Tourism: A Critical Analysis

Barriers to the adoption of photovoltaic systems: The state of the art

Implementation of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) Practices in Industry: Providing the Right Incentives

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