The Dynamic Capabilities of Cleantechs and Eco-Innovation in the Use of Green Fiscal Public Policies

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https://doi.org/10.37497/sdgs.v11i1.248

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Dynamic Capabilities, Eco - Innovation, Green Fiscal Public Policy , Cleantechs

Abstract

Objective: This paper aims to present how Dynamic Capabilities can generate Eco-innovations to take advantage of Green Fiscal Public Policies in the context of Cleantechs.

Method: The methodological path taken included a multiple case study, in the context of 5 companies. The method approach was qualitative descriptive research with semi-structured interviews applied in the collection period from December (2021) to July (2022), including discourse analysis.

Results: The results demonstrate that Dynamic Capabilities are the preliminary basis for the development of Eco-innovations in Cleantechs. However, for these Eco-innovations to be able to exploit the social benefits of Green Fiscal Public Policies, it is fundamental that these Eco-innovations can generate green spillover effects (Green Spillovers), from economic benefits associated with the generation of jobs, reduction of impacts on the environment and infrastructure development.

Conclusions: The central contribution of the work demonstrates that dynamic capabilities provide innovative solutions balancing the stability of environmental, social, and economic resources in the process of taking advantage of green fiscal public policies, providing positive economic spillover effects to the economy such as increased quality of life, reduction of environmental impact, job creation and stimulus to the development of national infrastructure.

Author Biographies

Matheus Eurico Soares de Noronha, ESPM - Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing, São Paulo

PhD in Management and International Business at ESPM (Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing/Brazil). Master’s degree in Consumer Behavior at ESPM (ESPM/Brazil) and Bacharel in Marketing at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (Mackenzie/Brazil). MBA at Católica Porto Business School (CPBS/Portugal). Professional experience in the renewable energy sector, specifically in the wind energy industry in the areas of communication, strategy, and innovation. Scientific Researcher in Innovation, strategy, and international business.

Juliano Barros Neves Martins, Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), São Paulo

Master’s degree candidate in Administration at ESPM (Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing/Brazil) and Bacharel in Chemical Engineering at Universidade Santa Cecília (UNISANTA/Brazil). Professional experience in the renewable energy sector at technical and regulatory area in the wind energy industry. Scientific Research in Engineering, Economy and Strategy and International Business.

Priscilla Bidin da Silva, ESPM - Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing, São Paulo

Ph.D. candidate in Administration at ESPM, focusing on strategy and innovation research - completion year 2025. Working on the theory of Reverse Knowledge Transfer. Master of Administration (Consumer Behavior - MPCC at ESPM) Study produced on debt and consumer behavior with the theme debt from meanings and consumption patterns. Specialist in Administration at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (EPGE/FGV). Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University Nove de Julho. Researcher in the areas of Entrepreneurship, International Entrepreneurship, International Business, Innovation, and Sustainability, Consumerism, Consumer Behavior and Personal Finance.

Rosemeire de Souza Vieira Silva, ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing, São Paulo

PhD candidate in Management and International Business at ESPM (Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing/Brazil). Master in Consumer Behavior from ESPM (ESPM/Brazil) and bachelor’s in business administration from Faculdade Instituto Superior de Ensino Alvorada Plus (Adventista/Brazil). Professional experience in an educational institution and multinational company in planning, budgeting, and cost reduction. Scientific researcher in the line of strategy, innovation, and business.

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Noronha, M. E. S. de ., Martins, J. B. N., Iamamoto, A. T. ., Bidin da Silva, P. ., & Vieira Silva, R. de S. (2023). The Dynamic Capabilities of Cleantechs and Eco-Innovation in the Use of Green Fiscal Public Policies. Journal of Law and Sustainable Development, 11(1), e0248. https://doi.org/10.37497/sdgs.v11i1.248