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Sustainable buyer–supplier relationship (SBSR) capability is a dynamic or relational capability that is considered as the key condition for achieving sustainable competitive advantage through both the buyer and its suppliers investing their heterogeneous resources. To accurately measure and develop the buyer–supplier relationship capability from the sustainability perspective, this study first proposes an effective evaluation framework based on the relational view and triple-bottom-line approach. This framework is characterized by the fact that the SBSR is a relational capability from economic, environmental and social perspectives. Then, this study develops a novel visualization method based on DEMATEL and an advanced radar chart to evaluate the level of current SBSR capability and to identify development strategies for future SBSR capability. An empirical case evaluation of the framework from both buyer and supplier perspectives is completed with the aid of the visualization method in the textile industry of Pakistan. The results can help managers of both buyers and suppliers to easily identify the advantages and disadvantages of, and the development strategies for, each SBSR.
Chunguang Bai; Simonov Kusi-Sarpong; Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan; Diego Vazquez-Brust. Sustainable buyer–supplier relationship capability development: a relational framework and visualization methodology. Annals of Operations Research 2021, 304, 1 -34.
AMA StyleChunguang Bai, Simonov Kusi-Sarpong, Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan, Diego Vazquez-Brust. Sustainable buyer–supplier relationship capability development: a relational framework and visualization methodology. Annals of Operations Research. 2021; 304 (1-2):1-34.
Chicago/Turabian StyleChunguang Bai; Simonov Kusi-Sarpong; Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan; Diego Vazquez-Brust. 2021. "Sustainable buyer–supplier relationship capability development: a relational framework and visualization methodology." Annals of Operations Research 304, no. 1-2: 1-34.
“We are ethically obliged and incited to think beyond what are treated as the realistic limits of the possible”
Diego Vazquez-Brust; José Plaza-Úbeda. Green Growth Policy, De-Growth, and Sustainability: The Alternative Solution for Achieving the Balance between Both the Natural and the Economic System. Sustainability 2021, 13, 4610 .
AMA StyleDiego Vazquez-Brust, José Plaza-Úbeda. Green Growth Policy, De-Growth, and Sustainability: The Alternative Solution for Achieving the Balance between Both the Natural and the Economic System. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (9):4610.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDiego Vazquez-Brust; José Plaza-Úbeda. 2021. "Green Growth Policy, De-Growth, and Sustainability: The Alternative Solution for Achieving the Balance between Both the Natural and the Economic System." Sustainability 13, no. 9: 4610.
The aim of this study is to systematize the main findings of 38 previous systematic literature reviews (SLRs) in circular economy. From this previous mapping, we outline main themes and limitations in the SLRs analysed, then we synthesize the findings of previous SLR to identify mega-trends in CE reserach. Finally, we propose avenues for future circular economy research. Our analysis indicates three main types of limitations of SLR in CE: The first are shortcomings in the SLR methods, the second is the low maturity of CE research and the third the limited dissemination of CE practices. These limitations coalesce to constrain the empirical and theoretical relevance of knowledge accumulated. A main contribution of our meta-analysis is to identify a paucity of accumulated knowledge in critical areas needed for theory building, such as conceptual clarity, limited identification of antecedents, mediators and moderators and opaque understanding of boundary conditions. We conclude that more rigorous empirical research is needed to further build knowledge and generate CE-specific theory. Finally, 7 main areas for further research are proposed, indicating potential theoretical lenses when appropriate.
Simone Sehnem; Edson Kuzma; Dulcimar José Julkovsky; Matheus Bochi Frare; Diego Vazquez-Brust. Megatrends in Circular Economy: Avenues for Relevant Advancements in Organizations. Circular Economy and Sustainability 2021, 1, 173 -208.
AMA StyleSimone Sehnem, Edson Kuzma, Dulcimar José Julkovsky, Matheus Bochi Frare, Diego Vazquez-Brust. Megatrends in Circular Economy: Avenues for Relevant Advancements in Organizations. Circular Economy and Sustainability. 2021; 1 (1):173-208.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSimone Sehnem; Edson Kuzma; Dulcimar José Julkovsky; Matheus Bochi Frare; Diego Vazquez-Brust. 2021. "Megatrends in Circular Economy: Avenues for Relevant Advancements in Organizations." Circular Economy and Sustainability 1, no. 1: 173-208.
Using bibliometric techniques, we evaluate the contribution of current academic research to the advancement of sustainable development agenda as expressed in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets . We focus on four knowledge domains highly relevant to the ethos of sustainable development, each with a distinct approach, to finding a balance between ecological and economic systems when it comes to development: “Circular Economy” (CE), “Degrowth” (DG), Green Growth” (GG), and research specifically addressing sustainable development goals that we refer to as “SDG Research” (SDGR). We evaluate two dimensions: scope – the extent to which the full range of UN Sustainable Develpment (SD) Agenda 2030 topics expressed in targets and indicators for each SDG are explored; and intensity- the quantity of research focusing on each SDG. Our analysis demonstrates that the four knowledge domains examined: CE, DG, GG and the emerging domain labelled SDGR, have made important contributions to research related with the 17 UN SDGs. However, these contributions are heterogeneous with important differences according to the SDGs. We find that academic research does not fully align with the policy agenda, identifying several gaps. The disparate coverage of SDGs priorities by academics may compromise the progress and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Agenda 2030.
Luis Jesús Belmonte-Ureña; José Antonio Plaza-Úbeda; Diego Vazquez-Brust; Natalia Yakovleva. Circular economy, degrowth and green growth as pathways for research on sustainable development goals: A global analysis and future agenda. Ecological Economics 2021, 185, 107050 .
AMA StyleLuis Jesús Belmonte-Ureña, José Antonio Plaza-Úbeda, Diego Vazquez-Brust, Natalia Yakovleva. Circular economy, degrowth and green growth as pathways for research on sustainable development goals: A global analysis and future agenda. Ecological Economics. 2021; 185 ():107050.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuis Jesús Belmonte-Ureña; José Antonio Plaza-Úbeda; Diego Vazquez-Brust; Natalia Yakovleva. 2021. "Circular economy, degrowth and green growth as pathways for research on sustainable development goals: A global analysis and future agenda." Ecological Economics 185, no. : 107050.
A growing interest in the circular economy concept has pushed the discourse in various management-related disciplines beyond established boundaries, with calls to better address how such a model may be developed in a world of global value chains. Still, the conventional linear economy model continues to dominate business, society, and research. While the concept of better connecting physical output and input flows at multiple production or consumption levels is becoming more accepted, it remains unclear how to make this happen while ensuring that sustainability targets are met or exceeded. Multiple scientific communities contribute different perspectives to this discourse, with promising opportunities for research. Circular economy and sustainability from business and economics perspectives are multifaceted. The existing body of knowledge needs to be advanced to assist private individuals, business managers, investors, or policymakers in making informed decisions. In this article for the inaugural issue, we provide a snapshot of the discourses among those who have studied the circular economy and its related topics. We outline conceptual inroads and potential research questions to encourage further circular economy and sustainability research and discourse from business or economics perspectives as well as from the broader transdisciplinary angle. We propose three research pathways: (1) connecting output with input needs in a global circular economy; (2) beyond today’s business logic for a global circular economy; and (3) inclusion of the Global South in North-dominated circular economies. For each, we propose concepts, theories, or methodological approaches and offer various perspectives from the micro, macro, and meso levels.
Joerg S. Hofstetter; Valentina De Marchi; Joseph Sarkis; Kannan Govindan; Robert Klassen; Aldo R. Ometto; Katharina S. Spraul; Nancy Bocken; Weslynne S. Ashton; Sanjay Sharma; Melanie Jaeger-Erben; Charlotte Jensen; Paul Dewick; Patrick Schröder; Noemi Sinkovics; Sherwat E. Ibrahim; Luke Fiske; Anthony Goerzen; Diego Vazquez-Brust. From Sustainable Global Value Chains to Circular Economy—Different Silos, Different Perspectives, but Many Opportunities to Build Bridges. Circular Economy and Sustainability 2021, 1 -27.
AMA StyleJoerg S. Hofstetter, Valentina De Marchi, Joseph Sarkis, Kannan Govindan, Robert Klassen, Aldo R. Ometto, Katharina S. Spraul, Nancy Bocken, Weslynne S. Ashton, Sanjay Sharma, Melanie Jaeger-Erben, Charlotte Jensen, Paul Dewick, Patrick Schröder, Noemi Sinkovics, Sherwat E. Ibrahim, Luke Fiske, Anthony Goerzen, Diego Vazquez-Brust. From Sustainable Global Value Chains to Circular Economy—Different Silos, Different Perspectives, but Many Opportunities to Build Bridges. Circular Economy and Sustainability. 2021; ():1-27.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoerg S. Hofstetter; Valentina De Marchi; Joseph Sarkis; Kannan Govindan; Robert Klassen; Aldo R. Ometto; Katharina S. Spraul; Nancy Bocken; Weslynne S. Ashton; Sanjay Sharma; Melanie Jaeger-Erben; Charlotte Jensen; Paul Dewick; Patrick Schröder; Noemi Sinkovics; Sherwat E. Ibrahim; Luke Fiske; Anthony Goerzen; Diego Vazquez-Brust. 2021. "From Sustainable Global Value Chains to Circular Economy—Different Silos, Different Perspectives, but Many Opportunities to Build Bridges." Circular Economy and Sustainability , no. : 1-27.
This paper aims to explore the emergence of ‘Green Banking’ in Bangladesh, with a focus on the role of financial regulation and regulators in greening the financial sector. It also examines the contribution and involvement of banks and non-bank financial institutions in promoting green economic transition. The study is based on the review of secondary data collected from various sources, such as quarterly reports, annual reports, websites of the central bank of Bangladesh, and other commercial banks and non-bank financial institutions as well as various articles, and newspapers reports on green banking in Bangladesh. The collected data is reviewed using descriptive statistics. The research results reveal that the central bank of Bangladesh played a major role in greening the financial system of the country by implementing various green policies and regulatory measures. Although Bangladesh is still far behind the developed countries in terms of environmental performance, the country has made a remarkable progress in initiating and expanding green banking practices, infrastructure development, and accelerating green growth in recent years.
Fatema Khairunnessa; Diego Vazquez-Brust; Natalia Yakovleva. A Review of the Recent Developments of Green Banking in Bangladesh. Sustainability 2021, 13, 1904 .
AMA StyleFatema Khairunnessa, Diego Vazquez-Brust, Natalia Yakovleva. A Review of the Recent Developments of Green Banking in Bangladesh. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (4):1904.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFatema Khairunnessa; Diego Vazquez-Brust; Natalia Yakovleva. 2021. "A Review of the Recent Developments of Green Banking in Bangladesh." Sustainability 13, no. 4: 1904.
This paper is focused on analyzing the characteristics of firms that have environmental performance beyond the requirements of regulation in environmental protection. To identify such characteristics, we propose a value and context model building on environmental paradigms as conceptualized by Dryzek’s environmental discourse theory. Using multiple discriminant analysis (MDA) to analyze data collected from a multi-respondent survey of Argentinean polluting firms, we identify distinctive characteristics of firms going beyond regulation and firms that do not comply with regulation. In particular, comparing with other five environmental discourses, endorsement of green growth is evaluated in its connection with compliance patterns. We find that supporting green growth discourse (also known as ecological modernization) is one of the characteristics of those firms that go beyond compliance in their environmental performance.
Diego Vazquez-Brust; José Plaza-Úbeda. What Characteristics Do the Firms have That Go Beyond Compliance with Regulation in Environmental Protection? A Multiple Discriminant Analysis. Sustainability 2021, 13, 1873 .
AMA StyleDiego Vazquez-Brust, José Plaza-Úbeda. What Characteristics Do the Firms have That Go Beyond Compliance with Regulation in Environmental Protection? A Multiple Discriminant Analysis. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (4):1873.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDiego Vazquez-Brust; José Plaza-Úbeda. 2021. "What Characteristics Do the Firms have That Go Beyond Compliance with Regulation in Environmental Protection? A Multiple Discriminant Analysis." Sustainability 13, no. 4: 1873.
The demand for innovative approaches applied to productive sectors is a reality present in the circular economy and open innovation is a relatively new concept that has revolutionized the literature about innovation management. Since the concept appeared in 2003, many articles have focused on its development and application. Although some studies have connected open innovation with sustainability, the relevance of this current on the global literature about open innovation is still unidentified. In this context, this paper tries to cover this gap with a bibliometric analysis focused on the evolution of the open innovation paradigm and the relevance of sustainability in this field of research. A sample of 3087 papers published between 2003 and 2019 in the Scopus database was obtained. The analysis revealed the main topics and the most prolific journals, authors, institutions, and countries, in terms of productivity, citations, and h-indexes. Besides of these contributions, keywords analysis reveals that, in recent years, sustainability and ecosystems are decisive variables in open innovation research.
Belén Payán-Sánchez; Luis Belmonte-Ureña; José Plaza-Úbeda; Diego Vazquez-Brust; Natalia Yakovleva; Miguel Pérez-Valls. Open Innovation for Sustainability or Not: Literature Reviews of Global Research Trends. Sustainability 2021, 13, 1136 .
AMA StyleBelén Payán-Sánchez, Luis Belmonte-Ureña, José Plaza-Úbeda, Diego Vazquez-Brust, Natalia Yakovleva, Miguel Pérez-Valls. Open Innovation for Sustainability or Not: Literature Reviews of Global Research Trends. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (3):1136.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBelén Payán-Sánchez; Luis Belmonte-Ureña; José Plaza-Úbeda; Diego Vazquez-Brust; Natalia Yakovleva; Miguel Pérez-Valls. 2021. "Open Innovation for Sustainability or Not: Literature Reviews of Global Research Trends." Sustainability 13, no. 3: 1136.
This paper considers the future transformation of management theory and practice towards greater sustainability by framing it as a battle of competing faiths rather than logics. We apply the lens of ‘syncretism’, a process that describes religious faith interactions to understand the critical role of ‘missionaries’ and ‘believers’ in business progress towards sustainability. Using analogical reasoning, we argue that business missionaries and believers are characterised by varying levels of (1) sensibility to sustainability issues and (2) capacity to open themselves to ‘external’ idea systems and worldviews. The type of relationships that are developed amongst these agents may critically shape a firm’s sustainability performance. The article ends with an outline of implications for the future of corporate sustainability practice, research and theory.
Fabien Martinez; Ken Peattie; Diego Vazquez-Brust. Faith in the future: On a mission to integrate sustainability into management theory and practice. Futures 2020, 125, 102654 .
AMA StyleFabien Martinez, Ken Peattie, Diego Vazquez-Brust. Faith in the future: On a mission to integrate sustainability into management theory and practice. Futures. 2020; 125 ():102654.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFabien Martinez; Ken Peattie; Diego Vazquez-Brust. 2020. "Faith in the future: On a mission to integrate sustainability into management theory and practice." Futures 125, no. : 102654.
The production and consumption of plastics, although inevitable in our modern life, are predominantly unsustainable and inefficient. Hence, the concept of a circular economy for plastics has been proposed as a sustainable approach to thrive both economy and our modern life. To implement a circular economy for plastics, an understanding of both individuals’ and organizations’ behaviors is needed since psychological effects often undermine technical solutions. We particularly focus on organizations’ behaviors since commercial plastic waste has not been thoroughly investigated compared to household plastic waste. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), we assess the determinants of intentions and behaviors of 637 organizations in Belgium towards a circular economy for plastics. Our PLS-SEM analysis support that attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control of decision makers positively influence organizations’ intentions to implement best practices of plastic recycling. Furthermore, organizations’ intentions, perceived behavioral control, pressures, and enablers positively, whereas barriers negatively, influence organizations’ behaviors. Our study shows that most organizations have positive intentions, yet they seem to be failing in implementing best practices of plastic recycling due to some critical barriers. To overcome this intention-behavior gap and to attain a circular economy for plastics, our study suggests some measures.
Owais Khan; Tiberio Daddi; Hendrik Slabbinck; Kerstin Kleinhans; Diego Vazquez-Brust; Steven De Meester. Assessing the determinants of intentions and behaviors of organizations towards a circular economy for plastics. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 2020, 163, 105069 -105069.
AMA StyleOwais Khan, Tiberio Daddi, Hendrik Slabbinck, Kerstin Kleinhans, Diego Vazquez-Brust, Steven De Meester. Assessing the determinants of intentions and behaviors of organizations towards a circular economy for plastics. Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 2020; 163 ():105069-105069.
Chicago/Turabian StyleOwais Khan; Tiberio Daddi; Hendrik Slabbinck; Kerstin Kleinhans; Diego Vazquez-Brust; Steven De Meester. 2020. "Assessing the determinants of intentions and behaviors of organizations towards a circular economy for plastics." Resources, Conservation and Recycling 163, no. : 105069-105069.
This study proposes a technology- organization- environment (TOE) theoretical framework of critical factors that influence the successful adoption of blockchain technologies in the freight logistics industry and prioritize them using the analytic network process (ANP). The research findings indicate that ‘availability of specific blockchain tools’, ‘infrastructural facility’, and ‘government policy and support’ are the three topmost ranked significant factors that influence the adoption of blockchains in the freight logistics industry. These findings will aid government agencies, freight logistics firms and blockchain service providers in strategizing for the advancement and successful adoption of blockchain and improvement of overall organizational competitiveness.
Ifeyinwa Juliet Orji; Simonov Kusi-Sarpong; Shuangfa Huang; Diego Vazquez-Brust. Evaluating the factors that influence blockchain adoption in the freight logistics industry. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review 2020, 141, 102025 .
AMA StyleIfeyinwa Juliet Orji, Simonov Kusi-Sarpong, Shuangfa Huang, Diego Vazquez-Brust. Evaluating the factors that influence blockchain adoption in the freight logistics industry. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review. 2020; 141 ():102025.
Chicago/Turabian StyleIfeyinwa Juliet Orji; Simonov Kusi-Sarpong; Shuangfa Huang; Diego Vazquez-Brust. 2020. "Evaluating the factors that influence blockchain adoption in the freight logistics industry." Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review 141, no. : 102025.
Private sector collaboration for sustainable development remains a “black box” in terms of collaborative governance mechanisms: the specific arrangements or types of collaboration used by multiple actors to come together and implement and oversee rules to align their efforts towards shared goals. Therefore, a theoretical framework is needed to guide the design of collaborative efforts towards the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) . We address such a need, using a systematic literature review to conceptualize the main dimensions of collaborative governance (hierarchy, formalization, centralization), and the factors influencing the impact of collaborative governance choice on sustainable development outcomes. Our results highlight that there are different types of collaboration as a governance mechanism for progress towards Sustainable Development Goals and that alternative governance arrangements should be combined. We also found that the success of collaboration is contingent not only on governance-specific dimensions but also on the type of SDG and the type of partners involved.
Diego Vazquez-Brust; Roberta Souza Piao; Mary Fernanda De Sousa De Melo; Rodrigo Trotta Yaryd; Marly M. Carvalho. The governance of collaboration for sustainable development: Exploring the “black box”. Journal of Cleaner Production 2020, 256, 120260 .
AMA StyleDiego Vazquez-Brust, Roberta Souza Piao, Mary Fernanda De Sousa De Melo, Rodrigo Trotta Yaryd, Marly M. Carvalho. The governance of collaboration for sustainable development: Exploring the “black box”. Journal of Cleaner Production. 2020; 256 ():120260.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDiego Vazquez-Brust; Roberta Souza Piao; Mary Fernanda De Sousa De Melo; Rodrigo Trotta Yaryd; Marly M. Carvalho. 2020. "The governance of collaboration for sustainable development: Exploring the “black box”." Journal of Cleaner Production 256, no. : 120260.
This article investigates how organizations deal with drivers and barriers to the adoption of low‐carbon operational (LCO) practices and, accordingly, we propose a framework for relationships with stakeholders to guide organizations in orchestrating stakeholders, resources and capabilities to meet the challenges and opportunities arising from climate change. Data was collected through interviews with experts working within companies participating in the Carbon Disclosure Program and the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program. Our findings show that the level of willingness of stakeholders influences how companies select mechanisms to deal with drivers and barriers to LCO practices. Our results, qualified by stakeholder relationships theory and the natural resource‐based view, introduce an analytical approach called ‘mechanisms of responses’ to understand how organizations deal with drivers and barriers in the context of climate change in order to guide companies to adopt LCO practices, strengthen co‐operation with stakeholders and develop the required organizational capabilities.
Ana Beatriz Lopes De Sousa Jabbour; Diego Vazquez‐Brust; Charbel José Chiappetta Jabbour; Daniela Andriani Ribeiro. The interplay between stakeholders, resources and capabilities in climate change strategy: converting barriers into cooperation. Business Strategy and the Environment 2019, 29, 1362 -1386.
AMA StyleAna Beatriz Lopes De Sousa Jabbour, Diego Vazquez‐Brust, Charbel José Chiappetta Jabbour, Daniela Andriani Ribeiro. The interplay between stakeholders, resources and capabilities in climate change strategy: converting barriers into cooperation. Business Strategy and the Environment. 2019; 29 (3):1362-1386.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Beatriz Lopes De Sousa Jabbour; Diego Vazquez‐Brust; Charbel José Chiappetta Jabbour; Daniela Andriani Ribeiro. 2019. "The interplay between stakeholders, resources and capabilities in climate change strategy: converting barriers into cooperation." Business Strategy and the Environment 29, no. 3: 1362-1386.
Purpose This paper aims to investigate overlaps, complementarities and divergences between the literature on circular economy (CE) models and related literature in non-linear production models and frameworks, including CE, reverse logistics, closed-loop, industrial symbiosis and industrial ecology. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review was conducted focussing on the benefits of non-linear modes adoption. Findings The results show a high degree of convergence in findings, gaps and weaknesses of these literatures. Negative environmental, economic and operational impacts are understudied. There is a scarcity of studies identifying practices resulting in empirically tested benefits. The business and society case for non-linear production is still largely built upon conceptual studies, modelling and a few case studies. Despite a normative focus, there is very little use of theory, in particular, management theories. Research limitations/implications First, the authors use only one, albeit highly recognized database, Scopus. This database may have omitted some relevant research, journals such as the Journal of Cleaner Production and Resources Conservation & Recycling that are more likely to publish such research and also have a more interdisciplinary approach. This is an important gap and interesting result to claim for more interdisciplinary research. Second, the filtering process used and the focus on Association of Business Schools top journals may have also omitted some relevant research, such as a large stream of literature in specialist journals such as Resources Conservation and Recycling and the Journal of Cleaner Production. Practical implications There are contradictions, tensions and epistemological ambiguity that needs to be critically addressed. Such tensions may be associated with the knowledge field that gave rise to these different non-linear production approaches. Many of them appeared at the same time, but from different sciences and disciplines with their own perspectives. Then in doing so, they create confusion in the definitions of CE, assumptions underlying modelling and business choices arising from this complexity. This can be minimized through the critical interpretation of knowledge to elucidate epistemological quandaries to improve the understanding of the economic, social and environmental impacts of practices. Social implications In some way, this result makes sense, as the authors have limited the search to management, business and accounts journals, especially talking about Operations Management journals. This is an important gap and interesting result to claim for more interdisciplinary research. Originality/value In addition to gaps previously described, the authors identified areas of tensions where the literature offers inconclusive – often contradictory – findings requiring further exploration. A better understanding of these tensions is required to understand the impacts of non-linear production and develop policy guidelines for industry and policymakers to scale-up CE.
Simone Sehnem; Diego Vazquez-Brust; Susana Carla Farias Pereira; Lucila M. S. Campos. Circular economy: benefits, impacts and overlapping. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 2019, 24, 784 -804.
AMA StyleSimone Sehnem, Diego Vazquez-Brust, Susana Carla Farias Pereira, Lucila M. S. Campos. Circular economy: benefits, impacts and overlapping. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal. 2019; 24 (6):784-804.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSimone Sehnem; Diego Vazquez-Brust; Susana Carla Farias Pereira; Lucila M. S. Campos. 2019. "Circular economy: benefits, impacts and overlapping." Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 24, no. 6: 784-804.
This article explores the concept of syncretism to articulate the construct of a novel theoretical approach that may help to accelerate progress in developing substantively more sustainable business activities. One reason why the integration of environmental and social responsibility in business has been so difficult to achieve in practice is that it is not just a battle of competing business logics but a battle of faiths. The concept of syncretism, with its roots in religious synthesis, may be far more relevant and useful than conventional approaches to combining the two, which rarely seem to rise above a “win–win” appeal to logic. The connectionist logic of syncretism may show us a way beyond paradigmatic conformity in business sustainability research so that scholars with diverse theoretical backgrounds might have a common ground for discussion, find constructive connections, and engage in potentially more insightful and creative interactions to develop our understanding of corporate sustainability.
Fabien Martinez; Ken Peattie; Diego Vazquez-Brust. Beyond win–win: A syncretic theory on corporate stakeholder engagement in sustainable development. Business Strategy and the Environment 2019, 28, 896 -908.
AMA StyleFabien Martinez, Ken Peattie, Diego Vazquez-Brust. Beyond win–win: A syncretic theory on corporate stakeholder engagement in sustainable development. Business Strategy and the Environment. 2019; 28 (5):896-908.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFabien Martinez; Ken Peattie; Diego Vazquez-Brust. 2019. "Beyond win–win: A syncretic theory on corporate stakeholder engagement in sustainable development." Business Strategy and the Environment 28, no. 5: 896-908.
Keywords Environmental issues; Sustainability; Practice; GSCM
Jairo José Assumpção; Lucila Maria De Souza Campos; Ana Beatriz Lopes De Sousa Jabbour; Charbel José Chiappetta Jabbour; Diego Alfonso Vazquez-Brust. Green Supply Chain Practices: a comprehensive and theoretically multidimensional framework for categorization. Production 2019, 29, 1 .
AMA StyleJairo José Assumpção, Lucila Maria De Souza Campos, Ana Beatriz Lopes De Sousa Jabbour, Charbel José Chiappetta Jabbour, Diego Alfonso Vazquez-Brust. Green Supply Chain Practices: a comprehensive and theoretically multidimensional framework for categorization. Production. 2019; 29 ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJairo José Assumpção; Lucila Maria De Souza Campos; Ana Beatriz Lopes De Sousa Jabbour; Charbel José Chiappetta Jabbour; Diego Alfonso Vazquez-Brust. 2019. "Green Supply Chain Practices: a comprehensive and theoretically multidimensional framework for categorization." Production 29, no. : 1.
Natalia Yakovleva; Diego Vazquez-Brust. Multinational mining enterprises and artisanal small-scale miners: From confrontation to cooperation. Journal of World Business 2018, 53, 52 -62.
AMA StyleNatalia Yakovleva, Diego Vazquez-Brust. Multinational mining enterprises and artisanal small-scale miners: From confrontation to cooperation. Journal of World Business. 2018; 53 (1):52-62.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNatalia Yakovleva; Diego Vazquez-Brust. 2018. "Multinational mining enterprises and artisanal small-scale miners: From confrontation to cooperation." Journal of World Business 53, no. 1: 52-62.
Ana Beatriz Lopes De Sousa Jabbour; Diego Vazquez-Brust; Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour; Hengky Latan. Green supply chain practices and environmental performance in Brazil: Survey, case studies, and implications for B2B. Industrial Marketing Management 2017, 66, 13 -28.
AMA StyleAna Beatriz Lopes De Sousa Jabbour, Diego Vazquez-Brust, Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour, Hengky Latan. Green supply chain practices and environmental performance in Brazil: Survey, case studies, and implications for B2B. Industrial Marketing Management. 2017; 66 ():13-28.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Beatriz Lopes De Sousa Jabbour; Diego Vazquez-Brust; Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour; Hengky Latan. 2017. "Green supply chain practices and environmental performance in Brazil: Survey, case studies, and implications for B2B." Industrial Marketing Management 66, no. : 13-28.
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how synergies between lean and green supply chain practices emerge. In particular, the authors explore which practices identified in the literature are actually implemented in a synergic way and determine what synergic results they bring. Design/methodology/approach An in-depth case study of the Brazilian subsidiary of a large multinational company was conducted using interviews, in-plant observations and document analysis. Findings The majority of the practices (26 out of 31) bring synergic results to lean and green performance. Synergies can emerge spontaneously (rather than being strategized) even when the implementation of green and lean practices is compartmentalized in different areas, with no department or supportive management team to treat them in a joined way. The strongest synergic results are found in practices related to suppliers and customers because these supply chain actors act as bridges between the lean and green areas. Research limitations/implications The authors did not have access to the company customers and suppliers. This restriction made the analysis of drivers skewed towards the perspective of the focal company and the way they framed their interactions. Second, the assessment of synergies was in the majority of cases qualitative. Originality/value Empirically, it is the first time that all synergic practices identified in the literature are explored through a case study. Theoretically, the authors developed a model of determinants of lean and green synergies based on constructs emerging from the data; behavioural literature in synergies and research on synergies in mergers and acquisitions.
Lucila M. S. Campos; Diego Vazquez-Brust. Lean and green synergies in supply chain management. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 2016, 21, 627 -641.
AMA StyleLucila M. S. Campos, Diego Vazquez-Brust. Lean and green synergies in supply chain management. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal. 2016; 21 (5):627-641.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLucila M. S. Campos; Diego Vazquez-Brust. 2016. "Lean and green synergies in supply chain management." Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 21, no. 5: 627-641.
While prior ecolabel research suggests that consumers’ trust of ecolabel sponsors is associated with their purchase of ecolabeled products, we know little about how third-party certification might relate to consumer purchases when trust varies. Drawing on cognitive theory and a stratified random sample of more than 1200 consumers, we assess how third-party certification relates to consumers’ use of ecolabels across different program sponsors. We find that consumers’ trust of government and environmental NGOs to provide credible environmental information encourages consumers’ use of ecolabels sponsored by these entities, and consumers do not differentiate between certified versus uncertified ecolabels in the presence of trust. By contrast, consumers’ distrust of private business to provide credible environmental information discourages their use of business association-sponsored ecolabels. However, these ecolabels may be able to overcome consumer distrust if their sponsors certify the ecolabels using third-party auditors. These findings are important to sponsors who wish develop ecolabels that are more credible to consumers, and thus encourage more widespread ecolabel use.
Nicole Darnall; Hyunjung Ji; Diego A. Vázquez-Brust. Third-Party Certification, Sponsorship, and Consumers’ Ecolabel Use. Journal of Business Ethics 2016, 150, 953 -969.
AMA StyleNicole Darnall, Hyunjung Ji, Diego A. Vázquez-Brust. Third-Party Certification, Sponsorship, and Consumers’ Ecolabel Use. Journal of Business Ethics. 2016; 150 (4):953-969.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNicole Darnall; Hyunjung Ji; Diego A. Vázquez-Brust. 2016. "Third-Party Certification, Sponsorship, and Consumers’ Ecolabel Use." Journal of Business Ethics 150, no. 4: 953-969.