The term sustainability in the context of the business world refers to the ability of a company
to survive and succeed in a dynamic, competitive, and challenging business environment …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to explore how to meaningfully engage small-to
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in strategies that improve the social and environmental …

Highlights•Sustainability transitions scholarship is only beginning to emphasize the role of
the private sector in sustainability governance.•Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) …

Small business owners bolster the emergence and growth of local communities. However,
many small businesses do not survive beyond 5 years. Based on systems theory, the …

Sustainability appears to be at the forefront of business topics for the 2 1st century. Over the
past twenty to thirty years, businesses have changed their attitude towards sustainability …

Businesses are expected to act sustainably; it is also in both societal and their interests if
businesses seek and grasp opportunities to develop more sustainable products or services …

While micro firms are normally discussed in light of their function as providers of employment
and substantial research has explored their various roles in the economy, little has been …

New firms face challenges regarding pace, time, scalability, and societal changes, requiring
increased attention to sustainable work prerequisites. However, this dimension of social …

What resources do small enterprises need to develop responsible innovations that enhance
sustainable development? Does lack of resources prevent innovation toward sustainability …

By addressing the scarce knowledge of sustainability practices in small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs), the purpose of the paper is to identify drivers for the maintenance of …