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The effects of business innovation modes on eco-innovation : where do environmental benefits materialize?
Publikationstyp
Journal Article
Date Issued
2024-07-21
Sprache
English
Author(s)
Carrillo Carrillo, Francisco
Journal
Volume
32
Issue
12
Start Page
2516
End Page
2534
Citation
European Planning Studies 32 (12): 2516-2534 (2024)
Publisher DOI
Scopus ID
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
This study investigates the efficacy of various innovation modes in fostering eco-innovation (EI). EI refers to innovations that provide environmental benefits both within a firm and during the use or consumption of products by end users. The study focuses on the impact of cooperation with science, technology, and innovation (STI) partners, as well as learning by doing, using, and interacting (DUI) partners on EIs. Utilizing data from the Basque Innovation Survey spanning 2018–2020, we employ a logit function to estimate the average treatment effect of the treated (ATT) resulting from cooperation with different partners. Specifically, collaboration with research centres, consultants, and suppliers yields significant benefits for EI within firms. Furthermore, all partnerships positively influence EI with environmental benefits during end-user consumption, albeit to varying degrees of relevance. These results offer valuable insights into cooperation-oriented strategies and provide recommendations for policies aimed at fostering EI, thereby mitigating the environmental impact of firms’ operations and products.
Subjects
cooperation
DUI mode
Eco-innovation
STI mode
DDC Class
330: Economics