Abstract
This paper pays special attention to eco-innovations dynamics at firm level. Triple helix twins are employed to disclose the complex collaborations within and across the case companies, as it provides us the possibilities of looking beyond the simpler, linear model of innovation and. Grundfos (Denmark) is characterized by a strong commitment towards sustainable development; flexible organizational culture; high rate of employee participation; proactive strategies and practices regarding collaborations with external stakeholders such as suppliers, customers; its lobbying for tighter policies and environmental regulations. Dong Fang (China) is identified as a company at the very beginning of eco-innovation, as its compliance with environmental standards such as ISO 9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001 is absent at present; its collaborations with government and universities or research institutions are consistent with the context in which government plays a strong role in society to be the innovation organizer. The different environmental concepts and practices between Grundfos and Dong Fang are another findings based on comparative analysis. In the end, a discussion concerning the linkages between triple helix twins and eco-innovation dynamics is addressed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | VIII Triple Helix Conference, Madrid, Oct20-22 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| Publication date | 2010 |
| Pages | 1-22 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- eco-innovation dynamics
- triple-helix twins,
- case study