Non-human stakeholders

José-Carlos García-Rosell, Anna Hannula and Marjo Siltaoja

Chapter 64 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Innovation Management, 2025, pp 249-253 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This entry explores the inclusion of non-humans – such as nature, animals and ecosystems – as stakeholders in innovation management. While previous research has focused on human stakeholders in innovation processes, the role of non-human stakeholders has been largely overlooked. This entry argues that considering current sustainability challenges, acknowledging and including non-humans as stakeholders is both crucial and urgent. The entry relies on three practical examples that help illustrate how the voice and agency of non-human stakeholders have been recognized and integrated into innovation management processes. By expanding the understanding of innovation management to include non-humans, this entry paves the way for a more inclusive, ethical and sustainable future.

Keywords: Non-human; Stakeholder; Voice; Agency; Inclusion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035306442
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