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O objetivo da dissertação foi a de explorar a relação existente na literatura entre sustentabilidade ambiental e Pequenas e Médias Empresas (PMEs). O método utilizado foi uma Revisão Sistemática da Literatura (RSL) do tipo exploratório. Os resultados da RSL identificaram 40 artigos científicos distribuídos por 5 tópicos principais de investigação: i) inovação verde, sustentabilidade ambiental e economia circular; ii) transformação digital; iii) cadeias de valor global; iv) liderança e cultura organizacional; e v) desempenho ambiental e competitividade. A inovação verde, a sustentabilidade ambiental e a economia circular são a forma como a literatura aborda a adoção de boas práticas ambientais pelas PMEs, sendo que um desafio importante é a inexistência de métodos padronizados de medição. A transformação digital é crucial para a eficiência operacional e minimização dos impactos ambientais, mas requer investigações adicionais para entender os efeitos de tecnologias específicas. A manufatura aditiva pode transformar a gestão das cadeias de valor global, reduzindo custos de transporte e emissões de gases com efeitos de estufa e aumentando a sua resiliência. A liderança eficaz é essencial para desenvolver e manter uma cultura organizacional que valorize a sustentabilidade, sendo influenciada por pressões institucionais e regulamentares. Por fim, a adoção de práticas ambientalmente sustentáveis pelas PMEs pode conduzir à melhoria da sua competitividade, por via da redução de custos
The objective of the dissertation was to explore the existing literature relationship between environmental sustainability and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The method used was an exploratory Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The SLR results identified 40 scientific articles distributed across 5 main research topics: i) green innovation, environmental sustainability, and circular economy; ii) digital transformation; iii) global value chains; iv) leadership and organizational culture; and v) environmental performance and competitiveness. Green innovation, environmental sustainability, and circular economy is how the literature addresses the adoption of environmental best practices by SMEs, with a significant challenge being the lack of standardized measurement methods. Digital transformation is crucial for operational efficiency and minimizing environmental impacts but requires further investigation to understand the effects of specific technologies. Additive manufacturing can transform global value chain management by reducing transportation costs and greenhouse gas emissions while increasing resilience. Effective leadership is essential for developing and maintaining an organizational culture that values sustainability, but it is influenced by institutional and regulatory pressures. Finally, the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices by SMEs can lead to improved competitiveness through cost reduction.
The objective of the dissertation was to explore the existing literature relationship between environmental sustainability and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The method used was an exploratory Systematic Literature Review (SLR). The SLR results identified 40 scientific articles distributed across 5 main research topics: i) green innovation, environmental sustainability, and circular economy; ii) digital transformation; iii) global value chains; iv) leadership and organizational culture; and v) environmental performance and competitiveness. Green innovation, environmental sustainability, and circular economy is how the literature addresses the adoption of environmental best practices by SMEs, with a significant challenge being the lack of standardized measurement methods. Digital transformation is crucial for operational efficiency and minimizing environmental impacts but requires further investigation to understand the effects of specific technologies. Additive manufacturing can transform global value chain management by reducing transportation costs and greenhouse gas emissions while increasing resilience. Effective leadership is essential for developing and maintaining an organizational culture that values sustainability, but it is influenced by institutional and regulatory pressures. Finally, the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices by SMEs can lead to improved competitiveness through cost reduction.
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Revisão sistemática da literatura Sustentabilidade ambiental Pequenas e médias empresas Systematic literature review Environmental sustainability Small and medium enterprises