CSM-Research Field: Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Transformation & Innovation

Organisational unit: Institution

Organisation profile

Sustainable entrepreneurship and sustainability innovations are examined as phenomena and further developed as an approach for sustainability transformations of markets and society. Sustainable entrepreneurship is not limited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but encompasses innovation and transformation processes of “creative destruction” of unsustainable businesses for all kind of organisations, their processes, products, product-service-systems and business models.

  1. Journal articles › Research › Peer-reviewed
  2. Published

    Private Kommunen: Funktionsweise und Entwicklung in der Praxis

    Schaltegger, S. & Gmünder, M., 1999, In: Aussenwirtschaft. 54, 2, p. 209-224

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Standortvorteil Nachhaltigkeit: Hochschulreform aus wirtschaftwissenschaftlicher Perspektive

    Schaltegger, S., 2005, In: Politische Ökologie. 93, Baustelle Hochschule, p. 37-39 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Strategic alliances for corporate sustainability innovation: The ‘how’ and ‘when’ of learning processes

    Hübel, C., Weissbrod, I. & Schaltegger, S., 01.12.2022, In: Long Range Planning. 55, 6, 20 p., 102200.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Structural ambidexterity, transition processes, and integration trade‐offs: a longitudinal study of failed exploration

    Hansen, E. G., Wicki, S. & Schaltegger, S., 09.2019, In: R&D Management. 49, 4, p. 484-508 25 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Sustainability, Innovation and Information Technology as Sources of Value Generation

    Hack, S., 2011, In: Journal of Management and Financial Sciences. IV, 5, p. 16-35 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Sustainability Innovation Contests: Evaluating Contributions with an Eco Impact-Innovativeness Typology

    Hansen, E. G., Bullinger, A. C. & Reichwald, R., 10.2011, In: International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development. 5, 2/3, p. 221–245 25 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Sustainability-oriented technology exploration: managerial values, ambidextrous design, and separation drift

    Hansen, E. G., Wicki, S. & Schaltegger, S., 01.06.2022, In: International Journal of Innovation Management. 26, 5, 27 p., 2240004.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Innovation: Categories and Interactions

    Schaltegger, S. & Wagner, M., 05.2011, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 20, 4, p. 222-237 16 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Sustainable entrepreneurship: creating environmental solutions in light of planetary boundaries

    Schaltegger, S., Beckmann, M. & Hockerts, K., 2018, In: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing. 10, 1, p. 1-16 16 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  11. Published

    Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the Apparel Industry: The Case of Manomama

    Plieth, H., Bullinger, A. C. & Hansen, E. G., 2012, In: The Journal of Corporate Citizenship. 2012, 45, p. 123-138 16 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    The influence of feedback and awareness of consequences on the development of corporate sustainability action over time

    Hörisch, J., Wulfsberg, I. M. & Schaltegger, S., 01.02.2020, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 29, 2, p. 638 - 650 13 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    The 'need for speed': Towards circular disruption-What it is, how to make it happen and how to know it's happening

    Blomsma, F., Bauwens, T., Weissbrod, I. & Kirchherr, J., 03.2023, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 32, 3, p. 1010-1031 22 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    The Potential of Modular Product Design on Repair Behavior and User Experience - Evidence from the Smartphone Industry

    Amend, C., Revellio, F., Tenner, I. & Schaltegger, S., 20.09.2022, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 367, 14 p., 132770.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    The Role of an SME’s Green Strategy in Public-Private Eco-innovation Initiatives: The Case of Ecoprofit

    Hansen, E. G. & Klewitz, J., 01.01.2012, In: Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. 25, 4, p. 451-477 27 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  16. Published

    Thinking Green, Buying Green? Drivers of Pro-Environmental Purchasing Behavior

    Moser, A. K., 11.05.2015, In: Journal of Consumer Marketing. 32, 3, p. 167-175 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Transdisciplinarity in Corporate Sustainability: Mapping the Field

    Schaltegger, S., Beckmann, M. & Hansen, E. G., 05.2013, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 22, 4, p. 219-229 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Two Decades of Sustainability Management Tools for SMEs: How Far Have We Come?

    Johnson, M. & Schaltegger, S., 01.04.2016, In: Journal of Small Business Management. 54, 2, p. 481-505 25 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    University-linked programmes for sustainable entrepreneurship and regional development: how, and with what impact?

    Wagner, M., Hansen, E., Schaltegger, S. & Fichter, K., 01.02.2021, In: Small Business Economics. 56, 3, p. 1141-1158 18 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Why and How to adopt Green Management into Business Organizations? The Case Study of Korean SMEs in Manufacturing Industry

    Lee, K-H., 31.07.2009, In: Management Decision. 47, 7, p. 1101-1121 21 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  21. Journal articles › Transfer › Not peer-reviewed
  22. Published

    Ecopreneure haben eine Schlüsselrolle

    Petersen, H. & Schaltegger, S., 2002, In: Umwelt-Focus. 6, p. 13-15 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  23. Published

    Nachhaltigkeit - Bislang kein Wettbewerbsfaktor?

    Schaltegger, S., Hörisch, J., Windolph, S. E. & Harms, D., 2013, In: Forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften. 02, p. 94 1 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  24. Published

    Private Städte: Eine Utopie?

    Schaltegger, S., 1996, In: UNI NOVA (DE). 77/96, November, p. 35-38 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  25. Published

    Rein oder nachhaltig rein? : Ansätze für einen nachhaltigkeitsorientierten Wandel in der Deutschen Brauindustrie

    Hansen, E. G., Wall, A. & Schaltegger, S., 2012, In: BRAUINDUSTRIE. 97, 11, p. 42-47 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  26. Published

    Standortmanagement und -marketing

    Schaltegger, S., 04.1999, In: UNI NOVA (DE). Nr. 84, p. 58-62 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  27. Published

    To Own or to Use: How Product Service Systems Impact Firms’ Innovation Behavior

    Tietze, F. & Hansen, E. G., 2013, In: The European Financial Review. 6, 10, p. 53-56 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransfer

  28. Journal articles › Transfer › Peer-reviewed
  29. Published

    Öko-Innovation in KMU: Die Rolle von Public-Private Partnerships im Innovationsprozess

    Hansen, E. G., Klewitz, J. & Schaltegger, S., 2013, In: Industrie Management. 29, 5, p. 43-48 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesTransferpeer-review

  30. Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research
  31. Published

    Corporate and entrepreneurial contributions to sustainability transitions

    Schaltegger, S., Hörisch, J. & Loorbach, D., 01.03.2020, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 29, 3, p. 1617-1618 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  32. Published

    Managing entrepreneurial and corporate contributions to sustainability transitions

    Schaltegger, S., Loorbach, D. & Hörisch, J., 02.2023, In: Business Strategy and the Environment. 32, 2, p. 891-902 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  33. Published

    REACh - Erste Erfahrungen in der Anwendung: Editoral

    Tschochohei, H., 17.10.2007, In: Umweltwirtschaftsforum. 15, 4, p. 201-203 3 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  34. Other (editorial matter etc.) › Transfer
  35. Published

    Chancen durch zukunftsfähiges Wirtschaften: Neues Kooperationsprojekt des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung

    Vries, R., Herzig, C., Rheingans-Heintze, A. & Schaltegger, S., 2003, In: Nord-Handwerk. 19, 10, p. 20 1 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Transfer

  36. Scientific review articles › Research
  37. Published

    Blockchain for the Circular Economy: Analysis of the Research-Practice Gap

    Böckel, A., Nuzum, A-K. & Weissbrod, I., 01.01.2021, In: Sustainable Production and Consumption. 25, p. 525-539 15 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  38. Published

    Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development: A Review and Multilevel Causal Mechanism Framework

    Johnson, M. P. & Schaltegger, S., 01.11.2020, In: Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice. 44, 6, p. 1141-1173 33 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  39. Published

    Sustainability-Oriented Innovation of SMEs: A Systematic Review

    Klewitz, J. & Hansen, E. G., 15.02.2014, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 65, p. 57-75 19 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  40. Conference abstract in journal › Research › Peer-reviewed
  41. Published

    To Own or to Use? How Product-Service Systems Facilitate Eco-Innovation Behavior

    Tietze, F. & Hansen, E. G., 2013, In: Academy of Management Proceedings. 2013, 1, 1 p., Article no. 12213.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference abstract in journalResearchpeer-review

  42. Project reports › Research
  43. Published

    Impulsierung einer nachhaltigeren Ernährungsweise: Abschlussbericht

    Schaltegger, S., Wüst, S. & Petersen, H., 15.05.2020, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 114 p.

    Research output: Working paperProject reportsResearch

  44. Published

    Workshop: Die Fleischbranche im Wandel - Wege und Ansätze einer Nachhaltigkeitstransformation: Ergebnisdokumentation

    Schaltegger, S., Hübel, C. & Zufall, J., 2019, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 30 p.

    Research output: Working paperProject reportsResearch

  45. Research communication reports › Research
  46. Published

    Innovationsverbund Nachhaltige Smartphones: Ergebnisdokumentation Workshop III - "Endgeräte als Materialdatenbanken: Wie Altgeräte für die Wertschöpfung erhalten bleiben"

    Hansen, E. G., Eggers, A-C., Weber, U., Revellio, F. P., Schaltegger, S., Zufall, J. & Norris, S., 2017, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 29 p.

    Research output: Working paperResearch communication reportsResearch

  47. Research communication reports › Transfer
  48. Published

    Erneuerbare Energien und Elektromobilität in KMU: Eine Business Case-Analyse im mobilen Pflegebetrieb

    Hansen, E. G. & Revellio, F., 2017, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 58 p.

    Research output: Working paperResearch communication reportsTransfer

  49. Working papers › Research
  50. Published

    Auf dem Weg zu einem nachhaltigen Unternehmertum im Handwerk: Entwicklung eines integrierten Konzepts

    Herzig, C., Rheingans-Heintze, A., Schaltegger, S. & Tischer, M., 08.2003, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 28 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  51. Published

    Beyond Technology Push vs. Demand Pull: The Evolution of Solar Policy in the U.S., Germany and China

    Hansen, E. G., Lüdeke-Freund, F., Quan, X. & West, J., 2015, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 44 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  52. Published

    Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Energy: German Utilities and Renewable Energy

    Richter, M., 2011, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 29 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  53. Published

    Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Energy: How German Municipal Utilities invest in Offshore Wind Energy

    Richter, M., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 30 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  54. Published
  55. Published

    Determinants of Credit Allocation for Photovoltaic Projects: Research Outline and Preliminary Findings from Conjoint Experiments with German Financing Experts

    Lüdeke-Freund, F. & Loock, M., 2010, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 29 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  56. Published

    Die Operationalisierung nachhaltiger Strategiepfade für die deutsche Energieversorgung unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der erneuerbaren Energien

    Unger, G., 2009, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 136 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  57. Published

    Eco-Innovation in SMEs: An In-Depth Case Analysis of Transforming SMEs through Effective Partnerships

    Klewitz, J. & Hansen, E. G., 2012, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 47 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  58. Published

    Economic Analysis of Recycling Solutions to Exploit Plastic Pollution in Oceans

    Weber, M., 2014, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 135 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  59. Published

    Ecopreneurship - Konzept und Typologie

    Schaltegger, S. & Petersen, H., 2001, Lüneburg / Luzern: Centre for Sustainability Management, 65 p. (R.I.O Management Forum 2000).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  60. Published

    Empirical Identification of Corporate Environmental Strategies: Their Determinants and Effects for Firms in the United Kingdom and Germany

    Wagner, M., 03.2002, Lüneburg: Centre for Sustainability Management, 55 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  61. Published

    Environmental Management Strategies: Britain and Germany Compared

    Wehrmeyer, W., Wagner, M., Pacheco, C. & Schaltegger, S., 2002, London: Anglo-German Foundation for the Study of Industrial Society , 253 p.

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers