The goal of radically increasing renewable energies pushes the current electrical grid to its limits. Smart technologies on the demand side and intelligent storage are keys to cope with fluctuating inputs from distributed generation. In this vein, consumers increasingly gain new opportunities to...

The paper analyses the relationship between digitalisation and sustainability strategies at the firm level. In a first step, operational definitions of digitalisation and sustainability allowing the development of fitting empirical indicators are discussed. The possible technical and social...

The paper analyses the "twin transition" of digitalisation and sustainability at the firm level. Operational definitions of digitalisation and sustainability allowing the development of fitting empirical indicators are discussed. The possible technical and social transmission channels of the...

Aresearch programmeinitiated and funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research analyses the significance and the effects of framework conditions on innovation activitiesthat contributeto the realization of a sustainable development.This book links the experiences of different...

In the recent past, environmental innovations have led to a considerable reduction of many pollutants, however, further innovation is required to tackle remaining pollution sources. This work analyses the significance and the effects of framework conditions on innovation activities that...

Business Models for the Circular Economy: A European Perspective: Aim of the Book and Overview of the Different Chapters -- Part I: State of the Art and Major Trends -- Business models for Circular Economy: A Literature Review with Bibliometric and Topic Analysis -- Sustainable circular business...

Dieses Buch richtet sich nach der Agenda 2030 und stellt dar, wie eine Entwicklungspolitik im Sinne dieser politischen Zielsetzungen aussieht und aussehen sollte. Der Fokus liegt dabei vornehmlich auf der Nachhaltigkeit. Rezension: Entwicklungspolitik war jahrzehntelang ausschliesslich auf...