Table 2

Dimensions of eco-innovation performance

Types of eco-innovationDimensions of eco-innovation performance
Product eco-innovation
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    Use of new materials with less environmental impact

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    Use of recycled raw materials

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    Reduction in the use of raw materials and the number of components in the product

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    Elimination of the use of polluting materials

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    Increased product life

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    Production of recyclable products

Process eco-innovation
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    Reduction of chemical waste

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    Decrease in the use of water and energy

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    Reuse of components

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    Usage of eco-sustainable technologies

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    Use of energy from renewable sources

Marketing eco-innovation
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    Use of recyclable or reusable packaging

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    Green packaging design

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    Quality/environmental certifications

Organizational eco-innovation
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    Green human resource management

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    Pollution prevention initiatives in factories

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    Environmental audits

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    Eco-friendly objectives

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    Investments in R&D

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    Cooperation with stakeholders

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    New markets

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    Use of novel logistic systems

Source(s): Adapted from García-Granero et al. (2018) 

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