Empowering sustainability. A tailored support program for Swiss SMEs
Autor:innen
Autor:in (Körperschaft)
Publikationsdatum
2024
Typ der Arbeit
Studiengang
Sammlung
Typ
04B - Beitrag Konferenzschrift
Herausgeber:innen
Herausgeber:in (Körperschaft)
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Übergeordnetes Werk
Sustainable business models for the digital, green and inclusive transition. Book of abstracts
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Verlag / Herausgebende Institution
Mondragon Unibertsitatea
Verlagsort / Veranstaltungsort
Hermani
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Programmiersprache
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Zusammenfassung
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Switzerland encounter significant challenges in integrating sustainability into their operations. Internal obstacles like a lack of orientation and limited resources, compounded by external factors such as the absence of tailored standards, hinder progress. This paper presents a support program by the University of Applied Sciences Northwest Switzerland (FHNW) and the Aargauische Kantonal Bank (AKB) aimed at catalysing sustainability efforts within SMEs. The program leverages research on the importance of committed top management and past pioneering activities to foster strategic sustainability and green innovation. It offers tailored interventions in strategic setting, knowledge sharing, communication, and partnerships. Utilizing customized questionnaires and expert coaching, SMEs formulate and implement sustainability strategies aligned with their goals. Workshops and storytelling enhance sustainability communication, while networking opportunities facilitate collaboration. Initial results show promising progress, particularly in strategic alignment and communication. Challenges remain in addressing environmental and climate issues. Continued long-term measurement and expanded support offerings hold promise for driving systemic shifts in SME sustainability performance. This paper provides insights into the effectiveness of tailored support mechanisms, paving the way for future initiatives to bolster sustainable practices in the SME sector.
Schlagwörter
Fachgebiet (DDC)
330 - Wirtschaft
658 - General Management
658 - General Management
Veranstaltung
9th Conference on new business models - NBM2024
Startdatum der Ausstellung
Enddatum der Ausstellung
Startdatum der Konferenz
03.07.2024
Enddatum der Konferenz
05.07.2024
Datum der letzten Prüfung
ISBN
978-84-09-62978-7
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Sprache
Englisch
Während FHNW Zugehörigkeit erstellt
Ja
Zukunftsfelder FHNW
Publikationsstatus
Veröffentlicht
Begutachtung
Peer-Review der ganzen Publikation
Open Access-Status
Diamond
Lizenz
Zitation
PAVLOVA, Pavlina und Claus-Heinrich DAUB, 2024. Empowering sustainability. A tailored support program for Swiss SMEs. In: Dorleta Ibarra ZULUAGA und Juan Ignacio IGARTUA LOPEZ (Hrsg.), Sustainable business models for the digital, green and inclusive transition. Book of abstracts. Hermani: Mondragon Unibertsitatea. 2024. ISBN 978-84-09-62978-7. Verfügbar unter: https://doi.org/10.26041/fhnw-11017