Supply Chain Networks and CSR Sourcing

Idea posted: February 2014

Institutions: University of Chicago Booth School of Business    INSEAD   

Procurement risks now include the possibility of someone in the supply chain flouting international labour laws, causing unnecessary damage to the environment or acting in other socially irresponsible ways. These…

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Premium Pricing Socially Responsible Products

Idea posted: December 2013

Institutions: New York University Stern School of Business   

Companies are making and selling socially responsible products, hoping to benefit from the social conscious of their customers. Previous research on what customers are willing to pay for social responsibility…

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Innovation and External ‘Clusters’ in Emerging Markets

Idea posted: November 2013

Institutions: Maastricht School of Management    United Nation University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU MERIT)    Tilburg University   

A growing body of literature demonstrates the positive impact of regional clusters and networks on innovation. Including links to government agencies and research institutes as well as to similar companies…

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The Green Investment Gap – And How to Close It

Idea posted: October 2013

Institutions: HEC Paris    The Mediterranean Energy Observatory   

Although global investment in renewable energy has grown significantly since the start of this century, it remains below the level needed to meet Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing CO2 emissions,…

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Family Business Ownership and the Next Generation

Idea posted: July 2013

Institutions: IESE Business School   

There is a hotel in Japan — Houshi Ryokan — that has been run by the same family for approximately 1,300 years. Forty generations have managed to maintain control of…

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Green Light for Governance

Idea posted: May 2013

Institutions: IE Business School   

Recent years have seen company stakeholders demand better environmental performance, particularly by businesses in polluting industries. Whether it is consumer pressure for green products, media pressure for a green approach…

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