Uncovering ecodesign dilemmas : A path to business model innovation
(2017) In Journal of Cleaner Production 143. p.1327-1339- Abstract
The aim of this article is to explore how ecodesign dilemmas contribute to a firm's ecodesign evolution. The article achieves this through empirical research into a process of ecodesign decision-making in a single firm. The study spans a timeframe of nine years. The article describes how recognising and dealing with ecodesign dilemmas fuels cycles of learning, leading the firm towards business model innovation. The study classifies a unique set of ecodesign dilemmas: hierarchies; tensions; contradictions; and oversights. Through this classification, we show how firms need to adopt a unified approach combining operational (ecodesign principles approach), tactical (ecodesign management processes) and strategic actions (business model... (More)
The aim of this article is to explore how ecodesign dilemmas contribute to a firm's ecodesign evolution. The article achieves this through empirical research into a process of ecodesign decision-making in a single firm. The study spans a timeframe of nine years. The article describes how recognising and dealing with ecodesign dilemmas fuels cycles of learning, leading the firm towards business model innovation. The study classifies a unique set of ecodesign dilemmas: hierarchies; tensions; contradictions; and oversights. Through this classification, we show how firms need to adopt a unified approach combining operational (ecodesign principles approach), tactical (ecodesign management processes) and strategic actions (business model innovation), to systematically manage ecodesign dilemmas. To support this, the article presents a framework describing key actions for operational, tactical and strategic ecodesign decision-making and the types of ecodesign dilemmas typical to each approach. Through this study, we show that the business model is critical to inform effective ecodesign decision-making and illustrate how design can drive firms towards sustainable change, from the bottom up.
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- author
- Prendeville, Sharon M. ; O'Connor, Frank ; Bocken, Nancy M.P. LU and Bakker, Conny
- organization
- publishing date
- 2017-02-01
- type
- Contribution to journal
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Business model innovation, Dilemmas, Ecodesign, Ecodesign maturity, Trade-offs
- in
- Journal of Cleaner Production
- volume
- 143
- pages
- 13 pages
- publisher
- Elsevier
- external identifiers
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- scopus:85008208858
- ISSN
- 0959-6526
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.11.095
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- id
- 9b354fd3-315f-46df-ad96-0257ac557712
- date added to LUP
- 2018-04-11 10:56:06
- date last changed
- 2022-03-17 06:53:56
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title = {{Uncovering ecodesign dilemmas : A path to business model innovation}},
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