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Corporate social responsibilty in private, public and third sector
The aim of the thesis was to find out1) what corporate social responsibility (CSR) means to organizations in different sectors2) which are the most active stakeholder groups to advance CSR3) what is......
Read moreStakeholder value creation in the intersection of business and sustainability
This article-based dissertation examines how businesses can create value with and for stakeholders in the context of sustainability. The dissertation increases understanding of how stakeholder......
Read moreBusiness catalysts for the Circular Economy innovations
The circular economy (CE) has identified a potential pathway toward more environmentally sustainable economic growth: it involves innovation and technology development as well business development, as......
Read moreRecognition and interpretations of the Finnish word kiertotalous ’circular economy’
One possible solution to the global problems is sustainable circular economy. It is an economic model, which supports limiting climate change and curbing overconsumptionof natural resources and......
Read moreSmart City District as a Living Lab Platform in Sustainability Transition
This study examines the impact of living labs in the creation process of a sustainable city district and puts emphasis on the urban governance and the activities of public and private actors.It was......
Read moreSustainable Circular Economy in the Wood Construction Industry: A Business Opportunity Perspective
This study aims to explore the main drivers of recognizing a circular economy business opportunity. In this multiple case study with six entrepreneurs from the wood construction industry is a......
Read moreThe Role of the CJEU in Shaping the Future of the Circular Economy
The case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) can have a crucial impact on the circular economy transition. Waste management and in particular the regulation governing the......
Read moreEnabling Circular Economy with Software: A Multi-level Approach to Benefits, Requirements and Barriers
Through a review of academic literature, we identified benefits, requirements, and barriers for using digital solutions in enabling circular economy. We found that digitalization is driving circular......
Read moreThe circular economy in manufacturing and service solutions: An air compressor company’s ‘air as a service’
The case study highlights the integral elements of the circular economy concept and details the issues within the field of manufacturing and specifically air compressors. This case study focuses on a......
Read moreCommunicating with brand names in the sustainable Finnish fashion industry
This paper investigates whether and how clothing companies express the notion of environmental sustainability in their names. The data consist of 114 company and brand names in the sustainable......
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