In this paper we merge research approaches from information systems, social and environmental psychology, as well as innovation diffusion to investigate the effect of cultural factors on the adoption of eco-innovations. Specifically, we conduct an empirical study based on the Decomposed Theory of Planned Behavior and the Value Belief Norm Theory to estimate how culture influences the intention ...

The objective of this paper is to understand and study sustainable product development using a systems approach. In the real world, artifacts interact with each other to form a web structure (known as artifact system (AS)), which has its own laws of evolution. Specifically, this paper focuses on development of “Factor X” model to study the diffusion of ecoinnovation strategies. The concept of “...

This paper studies and measures the output of sustainable (eco) innovation in the OECD area. Results are based on patent records and their use as indicators of innovation output. Two points have to be noted: First, It is of particular importance, when examining the innovation output of a broad area, which comprises of many and different countries, to identify main trends, highlight major innova...

We have now enough background in the teaching of eco-design to make some conclusions on practices and evolutions in this area; in France these teachings are very supported by studies of APEDEC (Association of Experts for the Development of Eco-Design) that published in 2006 and 2010 the results of enquiries concerning this subject. Curricula concerning eco-design exist since 1987 but a signific...

Big data value engineering for business model innovation requires a drastically different approach as compared with methods for engineering value under existing business models. Taking a Design Science approach, we conducted an exploratory study to formulate the requirements for a method to aid in engineering value via innovation. We then developed a method, called Eco-ARCH (EcoARCHitecture) fo...

This paper examines key aspects in the innovative behavior of the construction firms that determine their environmental orientation while innovating. Structural equation modeling was used and data of 222 firms retrieved from the Spanish Technological Innovation Panel (PITEC) for 2010 to analyse the drivers of environmental orientation of the construction firms during the innovation process. The...

The systematic integration of environmental consideration in product design is object of research activities all over the world, since companies are showing an increasing interest in products and processes that are environmentally sound. This paper shows a research activity performed at Università di Firenze for Rieter Automotive. First of all an introduction to Design for Environment is showed...

An eco-innovation process is proposed to identify and select at a strategic level and with limited time and resources eco-innovative R&D projects for complex industrial systems. First, an ecoideation stage is performed with a multidisciplinary working group. Then the group qualitatively assesses the projects with a multicriteria approach that takes into account the individual expertise on each ...