Overview of eco-innovation assessment indicators at the enterprise level

Authors

  • Nguyen Quynh Anh
  • Chu Van Tung
  • Nguyen Van Hieu
  • Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet
  • Vo Xuan Hoai

Keywords:

Innovation, Eco-innovation, Assessment criteria, Enterprises

Abstract

Eco-innovation (EI) is a type of innovation that contributes to generating new solutions, providing added value to consumers and businesses by significantly reducing environmental impacts. It is also the key to transitioning traditional linear production and consumption systems to circular economic practices. Measuring eco-innovation is crucial and is part of implementing circular economies. An overview of studies related to eco-innovation assessment indices at the enterprise level indicates that the indices currently focus on four forms of eco-innovation (product, process, organization, and marketing). Furthermore, the overall results show that research on eco-innovation in general and the assessment of eco-innovation at the enterprise level in Vietnam is currently limited. Therefore, this study recommends that Vietnam may consider referring to a set of 30 comprehensive indices for measuring eco-innovation within enterprises. Additionally, there is a need for additional and updated research on a suitable set of eco-innovation assessment indices at the enterprise level that aligns with the conditions in Vietnam.

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06-07-2023

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Nguyen Quynh Anh, Chu Van Tung, Nguyen Van Hieu, Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet, & Vo Xuan Hoai. (2023). Overview of eco-innovation assessment indicators at the enterprise level. Journal SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICIES AND MANAGEMENT, 12(2), 28–48. Retrieved from https://vietnamstijournal.net/index.php/JSTPM/article/view/500

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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2023)

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STUDIES OF STRATEGIES AND MANAGEMENT

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