@article{Ślęzak_2020, title={Eco-innovations and Their Role in Contemporary Business}, volume={7}, url={https://apcz.umk.pl/JCRL/article/view/JCRL.2020.004}, DOI={10.12775/JCRL.2020.004}, abstractNote={<p>Eco-innovations become a more and more significant aspect in<br />management theory and business practice. The concept is considered to<br />be a solution linking the ideas of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and<br />innovation. The aim of the study is to discuss the eco-innovations concept<br />and their role in contemporary business. In order to meet the aim of the<br />paper, the following operational objectives were indicated: (1) to present<br />and discuss definitions of the eco-innovations concept; (2) to exemplify<br />different types, antecedents and dimensions of eco-innovations; (3) to<br />identify benefits of eco-innovations; (4) to consider eco-innovations as<br />a source of potential competitive advantage. This study is based on the<br />methodology of systematic literature review. The article exemplifies<br />the definitions of eco-innovations, their types, antecedents and different<br />dimensions. Later, it is discussed the role of eco-innovations in building<br />the competitive advantage. The study confirms that eco-innovations<br />can generate benefits for businesses and their environment. Thus, the<br />role of eco-innovations in contemporary business can be considered as<br />significant.</p>}, number={1}, journal={Journal of Corporate Responsibility and Leadership}, author={Ślęzak, Mikołaj}, year={2020}, month={Jun.}, pages={55–69} }