Team ESG-Driven Innovation

ESG-Driven Innovation

A research project on innovation, strategy, and business model transformation in the ESG era.
Team ESG-Driven Innovation
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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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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.