ESG-Driven Innovation
A research project on innovation, strategy, and business model transformation in the ESG era.
Team ESG-Driven Innovation
ESG-Driven Innovation
The research project “ESG-Driven Innovation” explores how companies adapt their innovation strategies and business models in response to growing environmental and societal demands. It builds on the so-called ESG criteria — Environmental, Social, and Governance — which encompass ecological responsibility, social standards, and principles of good corporate governance. Over the past years, these criteria have evolved into a central framework guiding companies, investors, policymakers, and society at large, increasingly shaping the dynamics of innovation.
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December 2025 At the beginning of December, the team held a productive workshop with our industry partner. The discussion focused on assessing the conceptual framework, aligning methodological perspectives, and clarifying data requirements. Based on this shared understanding, the partners agreed on concrete next steps to further refine the indicator framework for evaluating the environmental orientation of firm patents and to advance the project’s empirical research. |
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November 2025 In November, the project team concentrated on preparing the upcoming workshop with our industry partner, scheduled for early December. Building on prior insights into the role of ESG considerations in corporate innovation, we developed initial ideas for the conceptual and theoretical advancement of a framework designed to differentiate patents according to their contribution to environmentally oriented innovation. This preliminary framework provided a foundation for structuring the methodological agenda of the forthcoming workshop. |
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October 2025 The project is currently in its initial phase. First analyses indicate that ESG-oriented strategies have a significant impact on firms’ innovation processes and business model decisions. Preliminary findings suggest that companies integrating ESG considerations into their innovation strategies tend to develop more sustainable products and adapt their value creation logics accordingly. |