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4 - Sustainable Business Models

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 March 2024

Gregorio Martín-de Castro  and
Javier Amores-Salvadó
Foreword by
Sanjay Sharma
Gregorio Martín-de Castro
Affiliation:
Universidad Complutense, Madrid
Javier Amores-Salvadó
Affiliation:
Universidad Complutense, Madrid
Sanjay Sharma
Affiliation:
University of Vermont
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Summary

In a parallel and complementary way to Chapter 3, in this chapter via sustainable business models we try to understand the new paradox and competitive dynamic of firm strategy and the natural environment. Thus, the nature, main features and theories to frame general business models are presented. Then, sustainable business models are analysed, highlighting a sustainable value proposition characterised by the emergence of a new business logic mindset with technological innovation, and value networks of stakeholders as its main feature. Finally, the chapter distinguishes between social and environmental business models.

Keywords

Sustainable Business ModelCircular Business ModelEnvironmental Business ModelSocial Business ModelSocial ValueEnvironmental Value
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Regenerative Strategies
Exploring New Sustainable Business Models to Face the Climate Emergency
 , pp. 78 - 113
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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