The concept of sustainable development has become pivotal to our society and corporate strategic plans. The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023 Special Edition, of the United Nations, urgently calls for actions to address current gaps in achieving the goals set, emphasizing the potential for success through the utilization of available technologies, resources, and knowledge. In this era of pressing change, it is crucial for companies to leverage the potential synergies that can arise from the use of digital technologies to achieve environmental sustainability goals. The interconnection and simultaneous pursuit of both digital transition and green transition, known as Twin Transition, emerge as dominant themes in the global industrial landscape. This thesis aims to analyze the current state-of-the-art of the Twin Transition in the cosmetic industry, which stands out as profoundly affected and influential due to advancements in digital innovation and environmentally sustainable practices. Given the recent introduction of the concept, the research methodology employed integrated a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and a survey-based investigation directly addressing companies within the sector. The literature revealed a notable absence of studies specifically focusing on the cosmetic industry. One of the identified gaps, substantiated by the analysis of survey results, was the absence of a practical guidance tool to manage and implement a Twin Transition, tailored for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which form a substantial portion of the cosmetic sector. Therefore, based on the insights gained during the research, a five-step practical guide was developed to assist cosmetic companies in advancing a Twin Transition. This guide was developed leveraging the “Design Science Research Methodology” (DSRM).
Il concetto di sviluppo sostenibile è ora cruciale per la nostra società e per le strategie aziendali. L’edizione speciale del rapporto sugli obiettivi di sviluppo sostenibile 2023 delle Nazioni Unite chiama all’azione per superare le attuali lacune nel raggiungimento degli obiettivi, evidenziando il potenziale di successo con l'uso delle tecnologie, risorse e conoscenze disponibili. In quest'epoca di rapidi cambiamenti, risulta quindi fondamentale che le aziende sfruttino le potenziali sinergie derivanti dall'uso delle tecnologie digitali per raggiungere gli obiettivi di sostenibilità ambientale. L'interazione e il duplice perseguimento della transizione digitale e di quella verde, note come Twin Transition, emergono come temi dominanti nel panorama industriale globale. Questa tesi si propone di analizzare lo stato attuale della Twin Transition nell'industria cosmetica, che si distingue come profondamente coinvolta e influente a fronte dei progressi dell'innovazione digitale e delle pratiche ecosostenibili. Considerata la recente introduzione del concetto di duplice transizione, la metodologia di ricerca ha integrato una analisi sistematica della letteratura e un'indagine rivolta alle aziende del settore cosmetico tramite sondaggi. La letteratura ha rivelato una notevole assenza di studi specifici focalizzati sull'industria cosmetica. Confermata dall'analisi dei risultati dei sondaggi, è l'assenza di uno strumento pratico per guidare le aziende nella gestione e nell'implementazione della Twin Transition, mirato alle Piccole e Medie Imprese (PMI), che costituiscono una parte significativa del settore cosmetico. Pertanto, basandosi sulle conoscenze acquisite durante la ricerca, è stata sviluppata una guida pratica in cinque passi per assistere le aziende cosmetiche nella Twin Transition. La guida è stata sviluppata seguendo la “Design Science Research Methodology” (DSRM).
Twin Transition in the Cosmetic Industry: A Practical Guide for SMEs
Monaco, Caterina
2023/2024
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The concept of sustainable development has become pivotal to our society and corporate strategic plans. The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023 Special Edition, of the United Nations, urgently calls for actions to address current gaps in achieving the goals set, emphasizing the potential for success through the utilization of available technologies, resources, and knowledge. In this era of pressing change, it is crucial for companies to leverage the potential synergies that can arise from the use of digital technologies to achieve environmental sustainability goals. The interconnection and simultaneous pursuit of both digital transition and green transition, known as Twin Transition, emerge as dominant themes in the global industrial landscape. This thesis aims to analyze the current state-of-the-art of the Twin Transition in the cosmetic industry, which stands out as profoundly affected and influential due to advancements in digital innovation and environmentally sustainable practices. Given the recent introduction of the concept, the research methodology employed integrated a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and a survey-based investigation directly addressing companies within the sector. The literature revealed a notable absence of studies specifically focusing on the cosmetic industry. One of the identified gaps, substantiated by the analysis of survey results, was the absence of a practical guidance tool to manage and implement a Twin Transition, tailored for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which form a substantial portion of the cosmetic sector. Therefore, based on the insights gained during the research, a five-step practical guide was developed to assist cosmetic companies in advancing a Twin Transition. This guide was developed leveraging the “Design Science Research Methodology” (DSRM).File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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