From an ideal dream towards reality analysis: Proposing Sustainable Value Exchange Matrix (SVEM) from systematic literature review on sustainable business models and face validation

2018 ◽  
Vol 178 ◽  
pp. 76-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Naomi Morioka ◽  
Ivan Bolis ◽  
Marly Monteiro de Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Sustainable Value ◽  
Sustainable Business Models ◽  
Exchange Matrix ◽  
Face Validation

scholarly journals Sustainable Business Models: Literature Review of Main Contributions and Themes

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Cantele Silvia ◽  
Serena Truzzi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Sustainable Value ◽  
Sustainable Business Models ◽  
Value Measurement

Literature on sustainable business models (SBM) has recently emerged and is rapidly expanding. This promising research field is aimed at intersecting traditional business model approaches with corporate sustainability. Most of the research to date has focused on existing case studies or examples of sustainability innovations in business models or on the use of frameworks and tools to categorise or design SBMs or suggest the stages of this innovative process towards sustainability. This article presents an integrative literature review aimed at describing the objective aspects of the SBM literature such as its temporal, industrial, geographical and methodological factors. As well as this descriptive analysis, the paper categorises the SBM literature in terms of its main purposes and themes. This categorisation is aimed at synthesising the main contributions of the SBM literature and to highlight gaps to suggest possible further developments. Despite presenting different perspectives on value (proposition, creation, delivery and capture), the current research on SBM has failed to take a holistic approach towards sustainable value measurement and representation in its models and frameworks.

scholarly journals Sustainability-Oriented Business Model Evaluation—A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 10908
Author(s):  
Anika Süß ◽  
Kristina Höse ◽  
Uwe Götze
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Model Evaluation ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Indicator System ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Sustainable Business Models

Since the need of sustainable development is indisputable, companies are forced to strive for resources, processes, and products that are sustainable. Thus, their business models as the main representation of their activities should be designed in an ecologically, economically, and socially beneficial way. However, designing and developing sustainable business models is closely linked to their evaluation. Sustainable business model evaluation as a vital part of business model development has been addressed in literature in the past with increasing frequency. As a consequence, the plethora of different approaches of sustainability-oriented business model evaluation calls for a systematic literature review. Thus, in this study, we reviewed existing articles on sustainability-oriented business model evaluation and identified four main categories of evaluation methods: single indicators (I), indicator system/framework (II), simulation-based evaluation (III), and multi criteria decision-making (IV). By analyzing and structuring the proposed approaches, their benefits and limitations are revealed, pointing out gaps and future research needs for successfully designing and evaluating business models today and in the future.

Sustainable Business Models of Companies

2021 ◽  
pp. 44-60
Author(s):  
Anna Spoz
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Synthetic Methods ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Sustainable Business Models ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
Depth Interviews

In a quest for sources of competitive advantage, an insightful tracking and tracing of the changes that take place in their micro and macro environment is a core competence for enterprises to catch up with market trends. Social and economic changes as well as the growing awareness of the negative anthropogenic impact on the climate and the environment increasingly make today's business models evolve towards sustainability. The aim of this chapter is to analyze the concept of a sustainable business model based on the literature review and then to distinguish the driving and limiting factors behind its implementation in enterprises. Based on an empirical study carried out, a diagnosis will be put forward for the awareness of enterprises as regards the business model pursued and the willingness to integrate social, environmental, and governance aspects. The research methods used in this study relied on critical literature review; descriptive, analytic, and synthetic methods; along with in-depth interviews.

scholarly journals Transformation towards Sustainable Business Models in Production

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-231
Author(s):  
Shahban Ali Shah ◽  
Philipp Url ◽  
Wolfgang Vorraber ◽  
Thomas Janics ◽  
Matthias Katschnig
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Sustainable Value ◽  
Sustainable Business Models ◽  
Medium Enterprises

A global transformation from Industry 4.0 towards Industry 5.0 will soon take place. Such transformations are intrinsic to human and sustainable value creation. An increasing number of companies, recognising this imminent trend, will need to transform their current classical, solely profit-oriented business models into sustainable business models that also target human, social, and environmental aspects. Various frameworks already exist that support the design of sustainable business models. Practical applications of these frameworks and research on the transformation process in the production domain, which places a special focus on small and medium enterprises, is still scarce. This paper presents the first results from a sustainable business model transformation project on a European SME, which produces 3D printers. The research method applies a single case study design. The study was based on publicly available information and qualitative data, obtained through interviews and workshops carried out on an executive management level.

scholarly journals Systematic Literature Review—Effects of PSS on Sustainability Based on Use Case Assessments

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6989
Author(s):  
Till Blüher ◽  
Theresa Riedelsheimer ◽  
Sonika Gogineni ◽  
Antje Klemichen ◽  
Rainer Stark
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Product Service ◽  
Theoretical Considerations

Product-service systems (PSS) are often presented as an inherently sustainable business model. The argumentation is often based on theoretical considerations, which cite circular economy (CE) characteristics in PSS business models as an explanation. In this paper we examined to what extent positive and negative sustainability effects of PSS could actually be observed, based on use cases. For this purpose, we conducted a systematic literature review and analyzed the statements on sustainability effects based on the triple bottom line approach. We find that positive sustainability effects, especially on the environmental sustainability of PSS, are described disproportionately often, which may be indicating a possible publication bias. In addition, the methods used to derive statements on sustainability effects are very heterogeneous and often unsystematic, making it difficult to compare the described effects. Furthermore, we were able to identify drivers that are particularly often considered in literature to be responsible for sustainability effects. As a result, we were able to derive direct implications for future research in the field of sustainability assessment of PSS.

scholarly journals Transformative Sustainable Business Models in the Light of the Digital Imperative—A Global Business Economics Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Brenner
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Business Economics ◽  
Sustainable Value ◽  
Value Propositions ◽  
Sustainable Business Models ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Considerable Body

The considerable body of literature on business models, business model innovation, and sustainable business models has yet to fully account for the impact of external dynamics—including the digital imperative—on generating sustainable value propositions. To address this issue, we developed a multifaceted framework of transformative sustainable business models, spanning three levels: the external environment, the organization, and the individual. We drew on the resource-based view and the literature on digitization to explain how organizations can capitalize on dynamic transformative capabilities to generate novel value propositions, based on both reconstructionist logic and shared-value logic. These include elements such as co-creation, usage-based pricing, agility, closed-loop processes, asset sharing, and collaborative business ecosystems.

Sustainable business models: a literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 2028-2047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidiane Cássia Comin ◽  
Camila Camargo Aguiar ◽  
Simone Sehnem ◽  
M.-Y. Yusliza ◽  
Carla Fabiana Cazella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainable Value ◽  
New Business ◽  
Sustainable Business Models ◽  
Operational Practices ◽  
High Level ◽  
Positive Results

Purpose The demand for resources for development also increased corporate pressures for sustainability. Consequently, it is necessary for organizations to adopt measures addressing the need to implement a new business model, which allows a management team concerned about the economy and the optimization of resources to make sustainable business models a strategic interest of the organization. The purpose of this paper is to analyze sustainable business models and the applied practices to operationalize them. Design/methodology/approach This study was conducted through a systematic review of the literature to identify the sustainable business models addressed in the literature, and what practices are applied to operationalize these models. Findings The data show that sustainable business models have an approach centered on the direct participation of stakeholders, especially the user, in the process of creating sustainable value. Overall, they offer a high level of technology-based business models that prioritize the use of clean energy, material maximization and energy efficiency, with an emphasis on repair and maintenance rather than on disposal and scheduled obsolescence, as well as an emphasis on natural and renewable processes, the reuse of waste, environmental stewardship, product transformation into technological artefacts for users, and products for services and results. Research limitations/implications The study’s contributions provide a more detailed understanding of sustainable business models and what practices can be adopted by companies to make the business truly sustainable. This paper contributed to the discussion of the research on sustainable business models and their operational practices. Originality/value The analysis promotes insights into new opportunities for companies to integrate their traditional business models with sustainability, contributing to the application of sustainable practices within the managerial scope. Companies that operate sustainable business models need to be aware that collaborative, sharing and networking models can deliver positive results for sustainable business models.

Collaborative Sustainable Business Models: Understanding Organizations Partnering for Community Sustainability

2020 ◽  
pp. 000765032094024
Author(s):  
Eduardo Ordonez-Ponce ◽  
Amelia C. Clarke ◽  
Barry A. Colbert
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Community Sustainability ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Units Of Analysis ◽  
Sustainability Strategies ◽  
Sustainable Value ◽  
Sustainable Business Models ◽  
Societal Level ◽  
Social Partnerships

Cross-sector social partnerships (CSSPs) are relevant units of analysis for understanding sustainable business models (SBMs). This research examines how organizations value their motivations to participate in large sustainability-focused partnerships, how they perceive the value captured, and their structures implemented to address sustainability partnerships. Two hundred and twenty-four organizations partnering within four large sustainability CSSPs were surveyed using an augmented resource-based view (RBV) theoretical framework. Results show that partners were motivated by and captured value related to sustainability-, organizational-, and human-oriented resources, and that organizations prefer more informal than formal structural elements to implement their partnerships’ sustainability strategies. Contributions to SBM and CSSP fields are revealed. SBM thinking is a provocation toward seeking integrated sustainable value creation, helping show the value of large CSSPs. Conversely, by conceiving of large, pluralistic CSSPs as “collaborative SBMs,” we extend the idea of the “business model” to the societal level, exploring how value is captured in partnership.

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