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An empirical analysis of sustainable development practices in Finnish micro businesses
This thesis explored the role of Finnish micro businesses in advancing sustainable development goals, a topic gaining significant attention due to increasing environmental awareness, government regulations, and societal expectations. According to Una Europa (2022), notably 41% of large Finnish companies actively incorporate the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their business practices. While large corporations often take the spotlight in discussions about sustainable practices, micro businesses in Finland also play a crucial role in the economy and have the potential to contribute significantly to sustainable development goals. Sustainable development in micro businesses is particularly important as they tend to be more vulnerable to economic and environmental shocks. Therefore, understanding and promoting sustainable development practices in micro businesses is essential for achieving sustainable development at the macro level. The thesis was clearly divided into two parts. The theoretical part examined the concept of sustainable development, incorporating the classic Brundtland report's definition and the notion of triple bottom line for businesses. The second part performed an empirical analysis of interviews conducted with Finnish micro-entrepreneurs under the ViVa project (2021-2023), aiming to assess these businesses' readiness to implement sustainable development. The findings revealed they have a certain level of preparedness for sustainable development, taking advantage of their unique strengths and the characteristics of their respective industries, despite facing challenges like the absence of holistic sustainability plans, communication barriers, and regulatory obstacles. The thesis suggested countermeasures, such as establishing a clear and comprehensive sustainability strategy, strengthening communication about sustainability efforts, and reinforcing advocacy and collaboration. Further research was recommended to identify the most effective strategies for sustainable ...
An empirical analysis of sustainable development practices in Finnish micro businesses
This thesis explored the role of Finnish micro businesses in advancing sustainable development goals, a topic gaining significant attention due to increasing environmental awareness, government regulations, and societal expectations. According to Una Europa (2022), notably 41% of large Finnish companies actively incorporate the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their business practices. While large corporations often take the spotlight in discussions about sustainable practices, micro businesses in Finland also play a crucial role in the economy and have the potential to contribute significantly to sustainable development goals. Sustainable development in micro businesses is particularly important as they tend to be more vulnerable to economic and environmental shocks. Therefore, understanding and promoting sustainable development practices in micro businesses is essential for achieving sustainable development at the macro level. The thesis was clearly divided into two parts. The theoretical part examined the concept of sustainable development, incorporating the classic Brundtland report's definition and the notion of triple bottom line for businesses. The second part performed an empirical analysis of interviews conducted with Finnish micro-entrepreneurs under the ViVa project (2021-2023), aiming to assess these businesses' readiness to implement sustainable development. The findings revealed they have a certain level of preparedness for sustainable development, taking advantage of their unique strengths and the characteristics of their respective industries, despite facing challenges like the absence of holistic sustainability plans, communication barriers, and regulatory obstacles. The thesis suggested countermeasures, such as establishing a clear and comprehensive sustainability strategy, strengthening communication about sustainability efforts, and reinforcing advocacy and collaboration. Further research was recommended to identify the most effective strategies for sustainable ...
An empirical analysis of sustainable development practices in Finnish micro businesses
Lin, Weimin (Autor:in)
01.01.2023
URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023060823085
Hochschulschrift
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
DDC:
710
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