Roman Batko - Böcker

Circular Economy in the European Union: Organisational Practice and Future Directions in Germany, Poland and Spain presents the EU's journey towards a circular economy (CE), identifying significant organisational practices in this gradually adopted field among member countries.The book also aims to develop and propose innovative initiatives and practices for implementing CE across various economic sectors in selected EU countries, such as Poland, Spain and Germany. Covering topics which include the implementation of CE in the EU and worldwide, green employee behaviors, corporate social responsibility in creating pro-environmental attitudes and models of eco-digital factory transformation in SMEs, the book emphasises the importance of innovative, environmentally friendly, low-waste, and low-emission technologies. Consisting of thirteen interconnected chapters, it discusses the challenges and opportunities of CE, the importance of business engagement in addressing social and environmental problems, and provides practical examples of innovative solutions in various sectors.This volume will be of great interest to students and scholars of circular economy, corporate governance, business ethics and sustainable business, as well as entrepreneurs, managers, government representatives, and non-governmental organisations active in CE.

Circular Economy in the European Union: Organisational Practice and Future Directions in Germany, Poland and Spain presents the EU's journey towards a circular economy (CE), identifying significant organisational practices in this gradually adopted field among member countries.The book also aims to develop and propose innovative initiatives and practices for implementing CE across various economic sectors in selected EU countries, such as Poland, Spain and Germany. Covering topics which include the implementation of CE in the EU and worldwide, green employee behaviors, corporate social responsibility in creating pro-environmental attitudes and models of eco-digital factory transformation in SMEs, the book emphasises the importance of innovative, environmentally friendly, low-waste, and low-emission technologies. Consisting of thirteen interconnected chapters, it discusses the challenges and opportunities of CE, the importance of business engagement in addressing social and environmental problems, and provides practical examples of innovative solutions in various sectors.This volume will be of great interest to students and scholars of circular economy, corporate governance, business ethics and sustainable business, as well as entrepreneurs, managers, government representatives, and non-governmental organisations active in CE.

This book sheds light on the crucial role employees play in guiding organisations towards sustainable practices, examining how their contributions can mitigate the pressing global challenges of depleting resources and intensifying pollution. It showcases how employees are responding to these prescient issues by strategically integrating green initiatives into core operations and fully harnessing the transformative potential of the circular economy.Grounded in cutting-edge research, this book details how Employee Green Behaviour (EGB) can be categorised by type, task-relatedness, and level of influence. Central discussions illustrate strategic organisational actions fostering green behaviour, the intricate synergy of green human resource management, and the revolutionary role of AI in amplifying EGB. Ultimately, the book provides practical advice for professionals, and forward-thinking suggestions for future academic research.Key industry decision makers such as managers, consultants, and executives will benefit from the included approaches to sustainability integration detailed within this book. It is additionally useful for researchers and scholars focusing on environmental management, organisational studies, business ethics and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.