Exciting News: New Publication by Our Talented Members!
We are thrilled to announce the publication of the article titled “How Environmental Awareness, Stakeholder Pressure, Circular Economy Orientation and Internal Barriers Influence Circular Economy Practices in International and Non-International Micro-Firms” by our talented members Susanne Durst and Samuel Foli among others.
Abstract
This article examines how environmental awareness, stakeholder pressure, circular economy orientation and internal barriers influence circular economy practices in international and non-international micro-firms. For this, we utilised fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) using data from 128 micro firms operating in different manufacturing industries in Estonia. Three paths were identified for explaining circular economy practices in internationally operating micro-firms and two paths for explaining it in micro-firms that do not operate internationally. Our results show that understanding the impact of the four before-mentioned aspects can be beneficial for engaging in circular economy efforts in both international and non-international micro-firms. The intricate five pathways (three for international and two for non-international) through which environmental awareness, stakeholder pressure, circular economy orientation, and internal barriers shape circular economy practices in micro-firms, challenging conventional understandings and offering nuanced insights for effective engagement in sustainable business practices. Based on the findings, theoretical and practical implications of this study and directions for future research are discussed.
Keywords Circular economy · Transition · Micro-firms · Environmental awareness · Stakeholder pressure · Circulareconomy orientation · Internal barriers · Circular economy practices
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This publication is a significant contribution to the field of circular economy research, providing valuable insights and practical implications for both international and non-international micro-firms. Congratulations to the authors for their outstanding work and dedication to advancing sustainable business practices.
