1st Edition
Sustainable Development Goals and Business Dynamics Theoretical Advances and Practical Insights
In recent years, the global socio-economic balance has been disrupted by a series of events: first, the economic crisis, then the pandemic, followed by conflicts both within and outside Europe, and finally the energy crisis. These events have had significant repercussions on the resilience of people and organizations worldwide. In this context, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted as part of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, provide a universal framework for addressing pressing global economic, environmental, and social challenges. They also emphasize the critical role of innovation in developing novel solutions for people, the planet, and prosperity.
Business firms are recognized as key drivers in the global pursuit of the SDGs. However, it remains unclear how to strategically allocate resources and set business objectives that align with sustainability requirements. The path to fully achieving the SDGs is still evolving and requires the generation and application of new knowledge, as well as practical, actionable solutions to support the transition to more sustainable practices.
This book contributes to our understanding of how business firms can support the achievement of the SDGs, drawing on both theoretical developments and practical insights from emerging areas of business research. Researchers, policymakers, and practitioners will find value in these novel perspectives as they engage with the challenges of achieving the SDGs.
1. Industry 4.0 Business Model for SDG: Integrating Smart Mobility for Sustainable Growth
Martina Manzo, Marta Mazzanti, Armando Papa, and Paola Pisano
2. Digital Human Entrepreneurship: Navigating the DARQ+ Technological Revolution
Theo Tzanidis, Veronica Scuotto, Lea Iaia, and Marco Pironti
3. Harnessing Knowledge Management Insights for SDGs: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
Paola Zoccoli, Antonella Della Puca, Ferdinando Mancino, Maria Teresa Cuomo, and Manlio Del Giudice
4. Higher Education Sector for Halting Biodiversity Loss: Insights for Achieving SDG15 from Italian Universities
Assunta Di Vaio, Elisa Van Engelenhoven, and Anum Zaffar
5. Sustainability in the Business Literature on Cultural and Creative Industries
Elena Borin, Francesco Mirone, Alfredo Sagona, Ruba Saleh, and Massimiliano Farina Briamonte
6. Innovating the Marketing of Packaging in the Agri-Food Industry: An SDG Perspective
Valentina Cillo, Pasquale Sasso, and Giuseppe Festa
7. Global Value Chains and Nascent Enterprises: Evidence from 39 Developing Countries
Kazi Sohag, Md. Monirul Islam, Riad Shams, and Md. Abdul Kader
8. Managing the Alignment of SDGs with Reduction of Carbon Footprints in Port Containerization Logistics
Asha Bhatia and Alkis Thrassou
9. The Baltic and Scandinavian Approaches to Europe’s Green Transition Strategy Implementation
Edita Petrylaitė, Rūta Kazlauskaitė, Katri-Liis Lepik, and Hilde Svrljuga Sætre
10. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth—The Role of Financial Inclusion in Business Development
Ioannis Petrakis
11. The Dual Side of Charities: The “Responsible” and the “Unwanted” Space of Doing Good
Edita Petrylaitė, Afua Owusu-Kwarteng, and Nicole EL Maalouf
Biography
S. M. Riad Shams is an Assistant Professor in Marketing and PhD Program Leader at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University.
Demetris Vrontis is ranked among the top 2% of the best scientists in the world, according to a list compiled by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier and SciTech Strategies. Demetris Vrontis is the Vice Rector for Faculty and Research and a Professor of Strategic Marketing Management at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus.
Yaakov Weber teaches courses on Strategic Management, Mergers and Acquisitions Management, Strategic Alliances, Corporate Strategy, Cross-Cultural Management, and Global Strategic Management.
Evangelos Tsoukatos is a faculty member at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus, and the Hellenic Open University. He holds a PhD in Management Science from the Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), UK, a BSc in Mathematics from the “Aristotelion” University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and a postgraduate diploma and MSc in Operational Research from LUMS, UK.
Rosa Palladino is an Associate Professor of Management at IUL Digital University (Florence). She obtained the national scientific qualification as a full professor.
