Frame of the research: The concept of Purpose-driven Businesses (PDBs) has emerged as a response to pressing global challenges, including climate change, social inequality, and biodiversity loss, which call for a fundamental rethinking of the role of businesses in addressing societal and...

Frame of the research: In recent years, literature has demonstrated the importance of interpersonal dimensions in economic and managerial decisions. Thus, relational goods emerge as pivotal to fostering sustainability practices for organizational transformation. Purpose of the paper: This paper...

Frame of the research: The Sustainable Development Goals, established by the United Nations in 2015, outline a comprehensive globalstrategyfor sustainable development. These goals have reshaped the traditional role of companies, emphasizing their broader responsibilities beyond mere profit...

Frame of the Research: This work focuses on the interaction between the stakeholder management approach in an open innovation (eco)system. Purpose of the paper: The authors address the changing role of social actors, public institutions, and companies and how, if they operate as ecosystem...

Frame of the research: Crowdfunding has emerged as a transformative fintech solution, significantly changing the financing of new projects. Among the various forms of crowdfunding, purpose-driven platforms like Kiva transcend traditional financial transactions by emphasizing social and economic...

Frame of the research: In recent years, crowdfunding platforms have emerged as a viable form of financing for innovative startups. In this context, numerous sustainable projects have been funded through online equity crowdfunding campaigns, highlighting potential advantages for enterprises with...

Frame and purpose of the research: The research investigates whether ethics, humanity, and spirituality can find a place in the world of finance, a sector traditionally dominated by the pursuit of profit and the speculation characteristic of the homo economicus. A.P. Giannini's servant banker...

Framing of the research: The Circular Economy has progressively emerged as a transformative model aimed at reconciling economic and social values, while preserving the environment and biodiversity. Adopting Circular Economy principles requires firms to fundamentally change their business...

Frame of the research: Purpose-driven organizations can revolutionize business conduct and leadership in conflict zones through the private sector's engagement in peacebuilding. Prioritizing stakeholder dignity and societal benefits aligns with Business for Peace (B4P) initiatives, aiming to...