Eco Innovation Companies: Investments Made by Companies to Support Eco Innovation

Chosy Alvais; Yossi Diantimala; Fazli Syam

doi:10.59890/ijaeam.v3i6.81

Authors

Chosy Alvais Syiah Kuala University
Yossi Diantimala Syiah Kuala University
Fazli Syam Syiah Kuala University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijaeam.v3i6.81

Keywords:

Eco Innovation, ISO 14001, Corporate Investment, Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

This study explains how companies invest through the adoption of eco-innovation. The study used a systematic literature review method. The sample consisted of articles published in the Scopus index. The study's findings indicate that companies are implementing various strategies to support the long-term and strategic adoption of eco-innovation. The review also offers recommendations for further research

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