Green entrepreneurship and digitalization enabling the circular economy through sustainable waste management - An exploratory study of emerging economy

Mondal, Sourav; Singh, Saumya; Gupta, Himanshu

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138433

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“…These approaches have some drawbacks, particularly TISM and ISM [45]. For example, the strength of the quantitative relationships and interrelationships among the barriers cannot be ascertained using the ISM and TISM method [46,47]. For this reason, it is preferable to investigate the causal relationships between the finalised barriers using DEMATEL.…”

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Analysing the Barriers of Strategic Entrepreneurship: A DEMATEL Approach

Khan,

Fatma,

Ali

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Entrepreneurship research has developed in the last twenty years and now the focus is on Strategic Entrepreneurship (SE). SE can provide the sustainable growth of an organisation and increase its competitiveness globally. Despite these advantages, developing countries cannot reap the benefits of SE due to various barriers. Therefore, this study aims to identify and model the barriers of SE to the development of organisational management. Initially, the barriers of SE are identified through a literature review and further validated with a domain expert. The causal relationship among the barriers is modelled using the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method. The result suggests that low awareness of SE, risk aversion, and low financial support are the major barriers in the development of SE that need to be mitigated. Further, this analysis also categorises these barriers into a cause-and-effect group. Six barriers belong to the cause group and the remaining four are part of the effect group. Knowledge of the barriers is helpful for policymakers to design development strategies and helps business development managers in the successive planning of the organisation. The understanding of the interrelationship among the barriers will help the organisation to remove these barriers in an optimal manner. The findings of the study will be helpful for top management and strategic planners to advance design thinking and strategic planning. The contribution of this research lies in the identification of barriers to SE and their causal relationships, which have been scarcely examined in the existing literature.

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Analysing the Barriers of Strategic Entrepreneurship: A DEMATEL Approach

Khan,

Fatma,

Ali

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…On the other hand, the implementation of AI technologies to monitor energy parameters could reduce each country's greenhouse gas emissions by 70% [31] and, in turn, improve productivity [32]. In line with these findings, the World Economic Forum stated that AI-based systems, thanks to the growing amount of data and increasingly advanced algorithms, could contribute to a 4% reduction in global emissions by 2030 [33].…”

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“…Chen et al [35] found that AI significantly reduces carbon intensity, with the latter emphasizing the role of AI in optimizing industrial structure and fostering green technology innovation. To achieve these results, the need to innovate in emission-intensive sectors such as waste management or public transport to make them energy efficient, smart, sustainable, and cost-effective is highlighted [32]. The complexity of the relationship between AI and carbon emissions intensity highlights the importance for regulators and policymakers to consider the impact of AI technologies on the energy system as a fundamental systemic element for decreasing greenhouse gas emissions [36].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, despite the many benefits attributed to energy efficiency, the pace of NEBrelated improvements has slowed down in recent times [43], which has contributed to an "energy efficiency gap" [32]. This fact applies equally to the case of emissions that, although closely linked to energy consumption, have not been the subject of research in academia, although energy efficiency and emissions may have profound implications for strategic variables and may be of great interest to key industrial decision-makers [44].…”

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The Role of AI in Improving Environmental Sustainability: A Focus on Energy Management

Uriarte-Gallastegi,

Arana-Landín,

Landeta-Manzano

et al. 2024

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This research addresses the increasing importance of understanding how Artificial Intelligence can facilitate the transition of companies to a Circular Economy model. This study focuses on energy management, examining its impact on efficiency and emissions across a multi-case analysis of 18 projects in diverse sectors. The findings indicate that Artificial Intelligence positively influences both variables, with variations across applications and sectors. Notably, Artificial Intelligence significantly enhances energy efficiency in four out of six sectors, achieving over 5% improvement in half of the projects. Regarding emissions, positive effects are observed in 15 out of 18 projects, resulting in over 5% reductions in seven cases. Artificial Intelligence plays a pivotal role in emissions reduction in the Design and Energy sectors, with some projects achieving over 20% reductions. Additionally, this study explores how improved energy efficiency positively affects strategic business variables, such as cost, quality, and delivery time. The impact on emissions contributes to reducing occupational risks, particularly those associated with chemical and biological agents. Although managers are satisfied, measures need to be taken to overcome the lack of employee acceptance. These findings are of great interest to the stakeholders involved in the integration of Artificial Intelligence into companies.

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“…Green entrepreneurship offers a promising avenue to address these challenges by fostering innovation [30], creating new employment opportunities [31], and promoting environmentally responsible business practices [32]. By leveraging digital technologies and green development principles, rural entrepreneurs can not only enhance the economic viability of their ventures, but also contribute to the preservation of natural resources and the well-being of local communities [33,34]. Thus, green entrepreneurship has emerged as a vital driver of rural revitalization efforts, aligning with broader goals of promoting inclusive and environmentally sustainable development [35][36][37].…”

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Enhancing Rural Revitalization in China through Digital Economic Transformation and Green Entrepreneurship

Wang,

2024

Sustainability

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Over the past few years, rural revitalization has become a focal point of interest in the discourse of sustainable development. However, there exists a gap in understanding the factors that foster economic sustainability in rural settings. The current study seeks to investigate the influence of digital economic transformation on rural revitalization in the context of China by employing a serial mediation model encompassing green entrepreneurship and green innovation. Data were collected from rural entrepreneurs using a stratified sampling method, with strata identified based on geographical and socioeconomic factors, which allowed for a comprehensive examination of various business sizes and stages across sectors. The authors analyzed the structural paths using multivariate analytical techniques by utilizing SmartPLS-SEM. The empirical findings provide support to the hypothesized relationships that: (1) digital economic transformation significantly promotes green entrepreneurship, which in turn, cultivates green innovation; and (2) green entrepreneurship and green innovation serially mediate the association between digital economic transformation and rural revitalization. Our study provides a holistic model that can inform regulatory frameworks and governmental strategies to support sustainable rural development in China.

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Green entrepreneurship and digitalization enabling the circular economy through sustainable waste management - An exploratory study of emerging economy

Cited by 15 publications

References 109 publications

Analysing the Barriers of Strategic Entrepreneurship: A DEMATEL Approach

Analysing the Barriers of Strategic Entrepreneurship: A DEMATEL Approach

The Role of AI in Improving Environmental Sustainability: A Focus on Energy Management

Enhancing Rural Revitalization in China through Digital Economic Transformation and Green Entrepreneurship

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