The implementation of green transformation through clusters

Anna Maria Lis and Marta Mackiewicz

Ecological Economics, 2023, vol. 209, issue C

Abstract: The paper addresses a poorly documented issue in the literature, namely the role of clusters in green transformation, including processes related to green, low-carbon, and circular economies. The purpose was to identify and understand the practices of clusters in this area. The adopted mixed research strategy consisted of both qualitative and quantitative research. Both research phases were conducted in a group of Polish Key National Clusters. Through qualitative research, the authors abductively identified practices that are vital for green transformation and categorized them into three thematic areas: Integration, Access to resources, and Education and awareness building. On this basis, the authors developed a method to measure the clusters' level of advancement in green practices, which was used in quantitative research. The results show that the surveyed clusters undertake a number of practices to promote green transformation. They are active in each of the distinguished areas and also engage in its most demanding forms. The study sheds new light on the concept of the clusters, showing how such organizations can be used as agents of change in favor of green transformation.

Keywords: Cluster; Green Transformation; Green Economy; Circular Economy; Low Carbon Economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2023.107842

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