Abstract Although several studies have approached the environmental or economic impacts derived from the adoption of the circular economy's principles by businesses, the social dimension of the circul

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• Impact of Circular Leadership on Circular Economy Adoption: Analysing Mediating Role of Organisational Climate Using a Dual-Stage PLS-SEM and ANN Approach (2026) · doi

  Future research may focus on multi-group analysis between the two industries in order to understand the differences in findings between the two studies. Additionally, future research may explore other moderating factors, such as regulatory pres- sures and technological capabilities, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the circular leadership-Circular Economy relationship.

  Keywords: future circular focus multi group industries order understand differences additionally explore moderating factors regulatory pres
• Driving product innovation for greenhouse gas reduction: insights from European manufacturing (2026) · doi

  However, the scope of this research is limited to a sample of European companies, which may influence the generalizability of the findings. This predominant focus on products suggests that while companies are making progress in sustainable product development, opportunities remain underexplored in areas like circular economy-driven business models and service-based solutions that could complement and enhance product innovations in reducing emissions. This addresses a recent gap in the literature, which has largely called for more empirical research on how companies operationalize their environmental commitments.

  Keywords: companies product scope limited sample european influence generalizability predominant focus products suggests making progress sustainable
• SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND GREEN MARKETING: A STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE (2026) · doi

  legislation The findings of the present study have some limitations that need to be taken into account when interpreting the results. The research is mostly secondary data which are gathered from books, journals, reports and published literature that is associated with Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Green Marketing Practices. Consequently, the study won't necessarily reflect the dynamic nature of the market, consumer tastes and preferences, and new environmental that affect business decisions. Moreover, the research emphasizes overall strategic views and doesn't offer industry or region- the specific applicability of the results in different industries and geographical locations. One difficulty in the analysis was also the lack of available and up-to-date information on sustainable enterprise practices. Moreover, the results of consumer attitudes towards green products and sustainable initiatives could differ from culture to culture, social to social and results economic, making economic generalizations difficult. The study provides useful insights into the importance of sustainability and green marketing for contemporary entrepreneurship despite the drawbacks. analysis, which restrict could the to 9. FUTURE SCOPE

  Keywords: sustainable green entrepreneurship marketing practices consumer culture social economic legislation present limitations need taken account
• Threat or Opportunity? Market Turbulence As a Catalyst For Green Innovation-Driven Circular Economy Adoption in High-Tech Sectors (2026) · doi

  towards the of a Abdelfattah, F., Dahleez, K., Al Halbusi, H., & Salah, M. (2025). Strategic green alliances: Integrating green dynamic capabilities, AI, and electronic entrepreneurial innovation for sustainability. Sustainable Futures, 9, 100433. Ahmadov, T., Durst, S., Gerstlberger, W., & Kraut, E. (2025). SMEs on the way to a circular economy: insights from a multi-perspective review. Management Review Quarterly, 75(1), 289-322. Alghamdi, O., & Agag, G. (2024). Competitive advantage: A longitudinal analysis of the roles of data-driven innovation capabilities, marketing agility, and market turbulence. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 76, 103547. Bhat, M. A., & Abdelwahed, G. (2026). Unveiling the drivers of green innovation and their impact on sustainability performance: the mediating role of circular economy practices. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 75(2), 565-588. Borah, P. S., Dogbe, C. S. K., & Marwa, N. (2025). Green dynamic capability and green product sustainable development. Corporate Social Responsibility and for innovation Environmental Management, 32(1), 911-926. Buzzao, G., & Rizzi, F. (2021). On the conceptualization and measurement of dynamic capabilities for sustainability. Business Strategy and the Environment, 30(1), 135-175. Guo, Y. (2023). External knowledge acquisition and green innovation in Chinese firms: unveiling the impact of green dynamic capabilities. Sage Open, 13(3). 462 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH IN ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES Vol. 1 5 , No. 2, 2026, E-ISSN: 2 2 2 6 -3624 © 2026 Horbach, J., & Rammer, C. (2020). Circular economy innovations, growth and employment at the firm level: Empirical evidence from Germany. Journal of Industrial Ecology, 24(3), 615-625. Khan, O., Daddi, T., & Iraldo, F. (2021). Sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring: Key capabilities and organizational routines for circular economy implementation. Journal of Cleaner Production, 287, 125565. Li, L. (2022). Digital transformation and sustainable performance: The moderating role of market turbulence. Industrial Marketing Management, 104, 28-37. Li, Z., Rasool, S., Cavus, M. F., & Shahid, W. (2024). Sustaining the future: How green capabilities and digitalization drive sustainability in modern business. Heliyon, 10(1). Lozada, N., Witjes, S., & van Kranenburg, H. (2025). Expanding the Company's Innovation Boundaries for Circularity: The Mediating Role of Green Strategic Orientation and the Moderating Role of Environmental Turbulence. Business Strategy and the Environment. Ma, L., Ali, A., Shahzad, M., & Khan, A. (2025). Factors of green innovation: the role of dynamic capabilities and knowledge sharing through green creativity. Kybernetes, 54(1), 54-70. Marrucci, L., Daddi, T., &

  Keywords: green capabilities innovation dynamic management journal role sustainability circular economy sustainable turbulence performance business strategic
• Circular Economy and Innovation: A Systematic Literature Review (2021) · doi

  Through a systematic review of the literature, this article aims to unify and to uncover the available evidence on innovation in relation to the circular economy and to determine those aspects that remain unexplored or should be studied in more depth in order to be able to continue to make progress in this field.

  Keywords: systematic review literature article aims unify uncover available evidence innovation relation circular economy determine aspects
• First‐mover advantages in green innovation—Opportunities and threats for financial performance: A longitudinal analysis (2019) · doi

  Abstract Although the analysis of the relation between green innovative activism and financial performance is a popular topic, the existing literature has rarely addressed the tangible benefits that companies may enjoy if they engage in green innovations more than their competitors.

  Keywords: green abstract relation innovative activism financial performance popular topic existing literature rarely addressed tangible benefits
• Social impacts of a circular business model: An approach from a sustainability accounting and reporting perspective (2021) · doi

  Abstract Although several studies have approached the environmental or economic impacts derived from the adoption of the circular economy's principles by businesses, the social dimension of the circular model at the micro‐level is underexplored in the literature.

  Keywords: circular abstract several approached environmental economic impacts derived adoption economy principles businesses social dimension model