Green innovation and B Corps: an exploration of the technological space

Silvia Blasi, Mattia Buggio and Silvia Rita Sedita

Chapter 7 in Clusters in Times of Uncertainty, 2024, pp 125-142 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter aims to shed light on the technological space of B Corps that have developed green patents. Our analysis of the 17,933 patent applications filed by B Corps worldwide revealed that European countries lead the way in terms of patent quantity, with over 50% of the total. Despite this, we found that patents related to environmental concerns are still a relatively small portion, numbering only 696 in total. For managers seeking to work in a supportive environment for the development of green technologies, it is important to note that one in four innovative B Corps are also focused on green innovation. This suggests that the B Corp community can be seen as a rich source of opportunity for those looking to advance green technology.

Keywords: Economics and Finance; Innovations and Technology; Urban and Regional Studies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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