Dutch SMEs’ Willingness to Switch to Sustainable Production Systems: An Empirical Study

AbstractSmall and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are able to react very quickly to changes in the market environment due to their size and flexible governance structure (Condon, 2004; Verhees et al., 2010). Unlike large corporations, SMEs are more easily inclined to switch to and/or invest in sustainable production systems (SPSs). Such systems entail the creation of goods and services using processes and systems that eliminate waste and pollution, conserve energy and natural resources, promote economic viability, ensure safety and health conditions for workers, communities, and consumers, and... Mehr ...