1st Edition
Green Innovation in Central and Eastern Europe
Green Innovation in Central and Eastern Europe aims to explore the crucial role of green innovation in guiding organizations towards sustainable development amidst contemporary environmental challenges.
It comprehensively examines the concept of the green economy, highlighting its essential features and its significance in promoting organizational sustainability. The study delves into the global state of green economy development, analysing trends in renewable energy, circular economy practices, and green technology innovations. Additionally, it investigates the role of international organizations in supporting the green economy and its impact on global trade and business opportunities. The monograph also addresses strategic planning processes that enable enterprises to integrate sustainability goals into their business strategies, with a focus on social and environmental aspects. It evaluates recycling as a central component of the circular economy, considering its economic and environmental impacts, and underscores the importance of green leadership in fostering a sustainable organizational culture through ethical decision-making and environmental considerations.
The book will cater to a diverse audience, including professionals, researchers, policymakers, and business leaders committed to steering organizations towards sustainable development. It serves business executives and managers looking to integrate eco-conscious strategies within their organizations, researchers and academics in environmental science and business management, policymakers involved in crafting environmental policies, and environmental advocates seeking practical approaches to advance green initiatives. The content is particularly pertinent to professionals in the European Union and Central and Eastern European countries, with specific insights and case studies from Poland, Estonia, and Ukraine.
Contents
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INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1. THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION OF BUSINESS TO REALISE A GREEN ECONOMY
1.1 The green economy: essence and features
1.2 The current state of green economy development and the role of international organisations in supporting it
1.3 Strategic planning for the ecological and economic transformation of business
1.4 Drivers and barriers of environmental innovation in organisations
1.5 Strategies and practices of green innovation in organisations
1.6. CO2 recycling: driving sustainable innovation
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CHAPTER 2. RECYCLING IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY 3
2.1 Comparison of linear and circular economy concepts: theoretical aspects
2.2 Integration of business models within the circular economy: transition to sustainable production and consumption
2.3 Formation of a circular economy through recycling: economic and environmental aspects
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CHAPTER 3. GREEN INNOVATION METRICS AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
3.1 Key performance indicators (KPIs) for green innovation
3.2 Sustainability reporting and transparency
3.3 Organisational practices supporting green innovation and measuring their effects
3.4 Continual improvement and feedback loops
3.5. Driving Sustainability and green innovation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Aptiv's Initiatives
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CHAPTER 4. GREEN LEADERSHIP AND CULTIVATING A SUSTAINABLE ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE
4.1 Nurturing a Culture of Sustainability
4.2 Leading the Way in Sustainable Strategy Execution
4.3 Horizontal support for innovation – trust and positive team relations
4.4 Building employee talent and capacity for green innovation
4.5 Integrating social sustainability in green leadership
4.6 Ethical imperatives in green leadership and governance
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CONCLUSIONS
Index
Biography
Iryna Bashynska is a habilitated doctor, professor at AGH University of Krakow. Corresponding Member of the Academy of Economic Sciences of Ukraine; Member of Tax Consultants Union of Ukraine. The head of the 2 scientific topics (financed by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine); 3 PhDs; more than 200 publications, including 1 patent for industrial design, 10 monographs, over 100 articles (including 25 Scopus indexed), 65 teaching and methodological works; mentoring students who won prizes at student Olympiads, competitions of scientific works and competitions of local authorities; successful commercialization of scientific projects to business.
Dagmara Lewicka is a habilitated doctor, Full Professor, Head of the Department of Business and Enterprise Management AGH University of Krakow; expert in Human resources Management (HRM), training and development and organizational behaviour with more than 20 years of experience as a consultant, and business coach. She conducts research on issues related to: organizational commitment, engagement, HRM practices, organizational trust green employee behaviour, green HRM. Her research interests range from public organizations to companies of all sizes. She is the author of over 200 publications including 5 monographs.
Svitlana Filyppova is a Doctor of Economics, Professor, Director of the educational and scientific institute of economics and management of the Odessа Polytechnic National University, Ukraine. Founder of the Economic Scientific School of Innovative Transformation (37 theses under her scientific supervision: 12 doctoral and 26 candidates, 1 doctor of philosophy). The author of more than 300 scientific, educational and methodological works, including: 58 monographs, 142 scientific articles (18 of them Scopus and Web of Science indexed), 18 certificates of copyright registration, 1 textbook, 21 study guides for institutions of higher education. Expert of the Scientific Council of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the National Research Fund of Ukraine.
Olha Prokopenko is a Doctor of Economics, Professor, researcher at Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences; professor at Academy of Applied Sciences Mazovia; professor at Sumy State Makarenko Pedagogical University; president of the Scientific and Technical organization Teadmus. The head of about 30 scientific topics (4 of them financed by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine); 3 doctors of science, 10 PhDs; more than 600 publications, 73 monographs, 88 articles indexed by Scopus and Web of Science); successful commercialization of scientific projects to business; awarded by Gold medal named after M.I. Tugan-Baranovsky and Honorary Diploma of Georgia National Institute of Economic Research; founder of the International Association of Sustainable Development.
