Summary A considerable body of literature deals with the creation of economic value while increasing corporate environmental and social performance. Some publications even focus on the business case for sustainability which aims at increasing corporate economic value through environmental or social measures. The existence of a business case for sustainability is, however, mostly seen as … Continue reading Business Cases for Sustainability – The Role of Business Model Innovation for Corporate Sustainability (2012)
Debt for Brands – Tracking Down a Bias in Financing Photovoltaic Projects in Germany (2011)
Summary What kinds of PV project configurations do lenders prefer to finance? Recent developments in the field of renewable energy project finance have reinforced the need for investigation, as fundraising has become more challenging and project evaluation by banks more demanding. To contribute to the limited research in this field, we focus on photovoltaic projects … Continue reading Debt for Brands – Tracking Down a Bias in Financing Photovoltaic Projects in Germany (2011)
Towards a Conceptual Framework of Business Models for Sustainability (2010)
Summary Theorists and practitioners highlight the importance of business for progress in sustainable consumption and production (SCP). In this context business models are discussed as meta factors that can support the adoption of cleaner products and processes, sustainable supply chains and further contributions towards SCP. The article is about business model innovation and the creation … Continue reading Towards a Conceptual Framework of Business Models for Sustainability (2010)
Business Model Concepts in Corporate Sustainability Contexts
From Rhetoric to a Generic Template for "Business Models for Sustainability"
Florian Lüdeke-Freund 