Sustainable development goals towards eco-innovation: A survey Brazil

Objective: To analyze the relationship between the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and eco-innovation, in the perception of 1,262 Brazilian respondents. Method: The methodology used was quantitative and descriptive research through confirmatory factor analysis and multiple linear regression. Main results: The results highlight that all SDGs influence eco-innovation. However, the most relevant relationship occurred between the variables of Sustainable Development Goals 17 (Partnerships to achieve the goal) and eco-innovation. Relevance/originality: The research's originality lies in providing an analysis framework, statistically validated (observable variables and constructs). Thus, the Framework proposed in the research can be replicated in different regional, national, and international contexts. Theoretical/methodological contributions: Theoretical contributions are linked to the development of the scale to measure the 17 SDGs, based on environmental, social, and economic precepts. Social/management contributions: The managerial and social contributions of the survey allow managers and related professionals to become aware of the importance of the SDGs, helping them with strategies for sustainable development. In addition to information for socio-environmental actions of public policies at regional and national levels, to support cities and regions in complying with the 2030 Agenda.
A la luz de los temas ambientales y sociales, en 2015 el mundo comenzó a adoptar los 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, propuestos en la Agenda 2030, donde los gobiernos del mundo los utilizan como un nuevo marco para orientar la agenda de trabajo internacional. Estas decisiones determinarán el curso de acción mundial para erradicar la pobreza, promover la prosperidad y el bienestar, proteger el medio ambiente y abordar el cambio climático. Para lograr el objetivo de la sostenibilidad, se ha propuesto la ecoinnovación como un mecanismo eficaz para ayudar a las empresas a reducir los impactos negativos sobre el medio ambiente. Dado lo anterior, el estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la relación entre los 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible y la ecoinnovación, en la percepción de 1.262 encuestados. La metodología utilizada fue la investigación cuantitativa y descriptiva mediante análisis factorial confirmatorio y regresión lineal múltiple. Los resultados destacan que todos los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible influyen en la Ecoinnovación. Sin embargo, la relación más relevante se dio entre las variables de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible 17 (Alianzas para lograr el objetivo) y la Ecoinnovación.
Objective: To analyze the relationship between the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and eco-innovation, in the perception of 1,262 Brazilian respondents. Method: The methodology used was quantitative and descriptive research through confirmatory factor analysis and multiple linear regression. Main results: The results highlight that all SDGs influence eco-innovation. However, the most relevant relationship occurred between the variables of Sustainable Development Goals 17 (Partnerships to achieve the goal) and eco-innovation. Relevance/originality: The research's originality lies in providing an analysis framework, statistically validated (observable variables and constructs). Thus, the Framework proposed in the research can be replicated in different regional, national, and international contexts. Theoretical/methodological contributions: Theoretical contributions are linked to the development of the scale to measure the 17 SDGs, based on environmental, social, and economic precepts. Social/management contributions: The managerial and social contributions of the survey allow managers and related professionals to become aware of the importance of the SDGs, helping them with strategies for sustainable development. In addition to information for socio-environmental actions of public policies at regional and national levels, to support cities and regions in complying with the 2030 Agenda.