Social acceptance

Mariana Galvão Lyra

Chapter 35 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Innovation Management, 2025, pp 134-136 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Social acceptance involves stakeholders’ attitudes toward industrial plants, projects and new technologies. With the global deployment of emerging technologies, understanding stakeholder perception has become critical for both business and society. Two key approaches have emerged in the literature: social license to operate (SLO) and social acceptance. SLO, rooted in the mining industry, focuses on balancing risks and benefits for communities, often viewing stakeholders as less influential. Social acceptance, particularly in the energy sector, distinguishes between passive community attitudes and active consumer roles, including ‘prosumers’ who both consume and produce energy. This concept is explored across three dimensions: socio-political, community, and market acceptance. Integrating these dimensions early in the planning process can enhance innovation management and reduce market and society resistance. Successful technology deployment hinges on local involvement and trust, addressing concerns like noise pollution and environmental impacts to foster cooperation and commitment among stakeholders.

Keywords: Innovation Management; Stakeholder Engagement; Social-Technical Transitions; Public Participation; Trust (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035306442
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