Partnerships as a Means to Improve the Conditions for Achieving Sustainability in SMEs

Esben Skov Laursen; Christina Koch Pedersen; René Bennyson

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-43815-8_22

Partnerships as a Means to Improve the Conditions for Achieving Sustainability in SMEs

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Abstract

Environmental sustainability is a global challenge that requires urgent action. Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), play a crucial role in achieving a sustainable future. However, SMEs often face challenges due to limited resources making it difficult to initiate sustainability efforts independently. One way to overcome these challenges is through partnerships. However, only limited knowledge exists on establishing partnerships in practice to improve the conditions for achieving sustainability. Hence, this article highlights the significance of establishing a partnership to improve sustainability conditions in an SME. The topic is investigated through a single case study at a Danish SME. The case study shows several practical aspects to consider when setting up a partnership to improve the conditions for achieving sustainability in an SME. E.g., an attractive value proposition for the chosen stakeholder(s) and a real opportunity to gain insight into sustainability factors. The results of this study are limited and should only be regarded as preliminary.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering - 20th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization and Engineering, CDVE 2023, Proceedings : 20th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization and Engineering, CDVE 2023, Mallorca, Spain, October 1–4, 2023, Proceedings
Editors	Yuhua Luo
Number of pages	6
Publisher	Springer
Publication date	Sept 2023
Pages	225-230
ISBN (Print)	978-3-031-43814-1
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-031-43815-8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43815-8_22
Publication status	Published - Sept 2023
Event	Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering 20th International Conference, CDVE 2023 - UIB Historical Building Ca N'oleo, Palma de Mallorca, Spain Duration: 1 Oct 2023 → 4 Oct 2023 Conference number: 20 https://www.cdve.org/index.html

Conference

Conference	Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering 20th International Conference, CDVE 2023
Number	20
Location	UIB Historical Building Ca N'oleo
Country/Territory	Spain
City	Palma de Mallorca
Period	01/10/23 → 04/10/23
Internet address	https://www.cdve.org/index.html

Series	Lecture Notes in Computer Science
Volume	14166
ISSN	0302-9743

Keywords

sustainability

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Laursen, E. S., Pedersen, C. K., & Bennyson, R. (2023). Partnerships as a Means to Improve the Conditions for Achieving Sustainability in SMEs. In Y. Luo (Ed.), Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering - 20th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization and Engineering, CDVE 2023, Proceedings: 20th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization and Engineering, CDVE 2023, Mallorca, Spain, October 1–4, 2023, Proceedings (pp. 225-230). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43815-8_22

Laursen, Esben Skov ; Pedersen, Christina Koch ; Bennyson, René. / Partnerships as a Means to Improve the Conditions for Achieving Sustainability in SMEs. Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering - 20th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization and Engineering, CDVE 2023, Proceedings: 20th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization and Engineering, CDVE 2023, Mallorca, Spain, October 1–4, 2023, Proceedings. editor / Yuhua Luo. Springer, 2023. pp. 225-230 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 14166).

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Laursen, ES, Pedersen, CK & Bennyson, R 2023, Partnerships as a Means to Improve the Conditions for Achieving Sustainability in SMEs. in Y Luo (ed.), Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering - 20th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization and Engineering, CDVE 2023, Proceedings: 20th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization and Engineering, CDVE 2023, Mallorca, Spain, October 1–4, 2023, Proceedings. Springer, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol. 14166, pp. 225-230, Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering
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Partnerships as a Means to Improve the Conditions for Achieving Sustainability in SMEs. / Laursen, Esben Skov; Pedersen, Christina Koch ; Bennyson, René.
Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering - 20th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization and Engineering, CDVE 2023, Proceedings: 20th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization and Engineering, CDVE 2023, Mallorca, Spain, October 1–4, 2023, Proceedings. ed. / Yuhua Luo. Springer, 2023. p. 225-230 (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 14166).

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Laursen ES, Pedersen CK , Bennyson R. Partnerships as a Means to Improve the Conditions for Achieving Sustainability in SMEs. In Luo Y, editor, Cooperative Design, Visualization, and Engineering - 20th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization and Engineering, CDVE 2023, Proceedings: 20th International Conference on Cooperative Design, Visualization and Engineering, CDVE 2023, Mallorca, Spain, October 1–4, 2023, Proceedings. Springer. 2023. p. 225-230. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 14166). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-43815-8_22

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