Sustainable Initiatives in International Markets

Aldo Alvarez-Risco, Shyla Del-Aguila-Arcentales

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Abstract

This chapter makes a novel contribution analyzing the necessary actions in education to generate professionals who can propose, implement and manage sustainability initiatives in companies for global markets. Likewise, various examples of industries that have been implementing initiatives that contribute to sustainable development are presented; thus, the actions that are being developed in the hospitality industry are presented, mentioning the research results and the examples of the most important hotels in the world regarding their sustainability reports. The initiatives in the supply chain management with a sustainable approach are also presented, mentioning its link with industry 4.0. Likewise, the components of sustainable transport were detailed, emphasizing sustainable ports and the use of electricity-based transport as an energy source. Finally, the sustainable plastic management strategies by some companies are mentioned.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe International Dimension of Entrepreneurial Decision-Making
EditorsAndrea Caputo, Massimiliano M. Pellegrini, Marina Dabić, Léo-Paul Dana
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages181-191
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-85950-3
ISBN (Print)978-3-030-85952-7, 978-3-030-85949-7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022

Publication series

NameContributions to Management Science
ISSN (Print)1431-1941
ISSN (Electronic)2197-716X

Keywords

  • Circularity
  • Green consumerism
  • International business
  • International markets
  • International trade
  • Sustainability
  • Sustainable markets

COAR

  • Bookpart

OECD Category

  • Negocios, Administración

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