Comparative Analysis of Eco-Innovation Index—A Case Study of Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Poland

Lucia Domaracká, Barbara Kowal, Simona Matušková, Katarina Čulková () and Marcela Taušová
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Lucia Domaracká: Department of Earth Resources Management, Institute of Earth Resources, Faculty BERGTechnical University of Košice, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
Barbara Kowal: Department of Economics and Management in Industry, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management, AGH University of Krakow, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
Simona Matušková: Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Mining and Geology, VSB Technical University of Ostrava, 708 00 Ostrava, Czech Republic
Katarina Čulková: Department of Earth Resources Management, Institute of Earth Resources, Faculty BERGTechnical University of Košice, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
Marcela Taušová: Department of Earth Resources Management, Institute of Earth Resources, Faculty BERGTechnical University of Košice, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 13, 1-17

Abstract: This article presents a comparative analysis of eco-innovation across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland. Eco-innovation, defined as the development and application of new products and processes that contribute to environmental sustainability, is essential for addressing global environmental challenges. The study examines several dimensions of eco-innovation, including eco-innovation outputs, eco-innovation activities, resource efficiency, and socio-economic outcomes. Through a detailed assessment of these dimensions, the research highlights the performance and progress of each country in implementing eco-innovations. The findings reveal significant differences in eco-innovation outputs and activities, with implications for resource efficiency and socio-economic benefits. Ultimately, the article ranks the three countries based on their overall eco-innovation performance, providing insights into their respective strengths and areas for improvement. This comparative analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of eco-innovation dynamics in Central Europe and offers policy recommendations to enhance environmental sustainability in the region.

Keywords: eco-innovation; sustainability; EU countries; data analysis; green economy; green businesses (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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