ESTT members participated in the Sustainability Science Days Conference 2022 in Helsinki, from 18th-19th of May 2022. Digital sustainability: Tackling climate change with bits and bytes Dynamic capabilities for sustainability: Developing an integrative typology
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Innovation Talk “How to successfully create profitable, sustainable and circular business models”
The first Innovation Talk in 2022 was held by Richard Stechow, Circular Economy Lead and Managing Innovation Consultant at BMI Lab, a spin-off from the University of St. Gallen. As part of his work, he helped design the Circular Navigator methodology for the systematic development of business models for the circular economy and advises companies…
ESTT at the Virtual SIIB2022 – 2nd Early Career Researchers Conference
ESTT member C. Bruck presented the paper “Beyond DCF: A Systematic Review of Business Model Valuation Methods for Corporates Under Uncertainty” at the SIIB2022 – 2nd Early Career Researchers Conference by the British Academy of Management.
Master Thesis on Corporate Political Activities of Energy Providers in the Digital Age
The master thesis “Corporate Political Activities of Energy Providers in the Digital Age” analyses the characteristics of political activities made by energy providers and derives related advantages and disadvantages. Here is the abstract: The adoption of corporate political activities as a non-market strategy is becoming more and more relevant for companies in the energy industry….
Master Thesis on Alternative Sustainable Business Models for Energy Providers
The master thesis “Gas Exit: Alternative Sustainable Business Models for Energy Providers” provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable business models for energy providers. Here is the abstract: External pressures and environmental concerns have brought decarbonization efforts to the forefront of energy systems. As a result, natural gas, fossil fuels and utilities face a significant threat…
Master Thesis on Business Models for the Last Mile Problem
The master thesis “Business Models for the Last Mile Problem from the Perspective of Energy Providers” offers a business model perspective on how to cope with the last mile delivery problem, with a focus on the energy industry. Here is the abstract: E-commerce has seen significant growth in the past years, and demand in last…
Final Presentation of Course Strategic Leadership for Sustainable Innovation
In December 2021, selected students from WU’s SIMC & CEMS master programs presented findings to partner executives as part of the course Strategic Leadership for Sustainable Innovation. The course focused on analyzing the sustainability strategies of key players in the European energy industry. Equipped with the ESG framework (ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance),…
Innovation Talk “Sustainable Innovation in the Energy Industry: Trends and Best Practices”
The fourth Innovation Talk in 2021 was held by Jochen Zemroser and Dr. Mathias Loeser, who are part of ENGIE Impact, an international consulting firm specializing in energy and sustainability management for companies, cities and governments in the energy industry. Mr. Zemroser and Dr. Loeser are both Senior Manager Sustainability Solutions at ENGIE Impact and…
Master Thesis On Smart Lighting in Commercial Buildings and Schools
The master thesis “Smart Lighting in Commercial Buildings and Schools: Application Domains, Value Creation, and Market Development” examines the potential and market development of smart lighting in commercial buildings and schools. Here is the abstract: This thesis examined what smart lighting technologies are, which application domains and consumer needs can be found in relation to…
Master Thesis On Sector Coupling
The master thesis “Sector Coupling: Practices, Players and Business Models in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland” examines the concept of sector coupling for the German speaking countries by looking at its players and business models in particular. Here is the abstract: The climate goals set by the European Union demand a shift in the energy sector….