Sustainable development through sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation: a single-case approach

Shinu Vig

Social Responsibility Journal, 2022, vol. 19, issue 7, 1196-1217

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to understand how a sustainable entrepreneur through his/her sustainable innovation can implement the three pillars of sustainable development, i.e. economic, social and environmental pillars, and how an entrepreneurial opportunity can be sought in environmental problems to develop a new product. Design/methodology/approach - A qualitative research approach using a single-case study design has been adopted. It discusses the case of an Indian sustainable entrepreneur working for the cause of reducing plastic pollution in India and providing employment to rural women from economically weaker backgrounds. Data was primarily collected through semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed through thematic analysis. Findings - The paper shows how an entrepreneur through entrepreneurial opportunity discovery and sustainable innovation contributes toward sustainable development. Practical implications - This study highlights the need for institutional support by governments for a wide spectrum of sustainable enterprises as they can help the governments in achieving sustainable development goals at local levels. It will also act as a representative example for the entrepreneurs about how one can covert an environmental problem into an opportunity, through sustainable innovation. Originality/value - The originality of the study lies in the presentation of an innovative idea developed by the entrepreneur for addressing the problem of plastic waste. The case used here demonstrates that sustainable entrepreneurship, through sustainable innovation, can deal with multiple economic, social and environmental issues.

Keywords: Environment; Sustainable entrepreneurship; Sustainability; Sustainable innovation; Sustainable development; India (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1108/SRJ-02-2022-0093

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