As environmental concerns become increasingly urgent, green innovation has emerged as a vital component of sustainable development. Entrepreneurs and international businesses are at the forefront of this green revolution. By integrating sustainability into their core strategies, they are not only responding to regulatory pressures and market demands but also set new standards for corporate responsibility. Green innovation encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, from the creation of renewable energy technologies to the implementation of sustainable supply chain practices. Its integration into entrepreneurial ventures and international strategies is essential for achieving long-term environmental and economic goals. Intersecting Entrepreneurship, Internationalization, and Green Innovation explores the intricate relationships between entrepreneurship, internationalization, and green innovation. Through case studies, theoretical frameworks, and practical insights, this work provides a comprehensive understanding of how these elements intersect and drive the future of business and sustainability. Covering topics such as circular business models, internationalization, and resource sharing, this book is an excellent resource for entrepreneurs, policymakers, and business leaders dedicated to creating a more sustainable and prosperous world.

As the interplay of environmental, social, and governance factors becomes increasingly crucial, the global business landscape faces a monumental challenge. Climate change, social inequities, and economic uncertainties loom large, demanding immediate attention. The integration of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) principles and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies emerges as a powerful solution to these challenges. However, navigating the complexities of this integration, understanding its implications, and harnessing its full potential is a formidable task. Academic scholars, policymakers, and practitioners are grappling with a critical question: How can we leverage the convergence of ESG and AI to drive sustainable practices and address pressing global issues? The answer lies in comprehending the multifaceted dimensions of this integration, its ethical considerations, and its transformative potential. To gain these insights, a comprehensive resource is needed, one that offers a deep dive into ESG-AI integration, delving into empirical research, practical applications, and ethical concerns.Intersecting Environmental Social Governance and AI for Business Sustainability is a book that answers the call to action for this pressing challenge with an in-depth exploration of the evolving field of ESG and AI integration.

This handbook is focused on the analytical dimension in researching ​international entrepreneurship. It offers a diverse collection of chapters focused on qualitative and quantitative methods that are being practised and can be used by future researchers in the field of international entrepreneurship. The qualitative cluster covers articles, conceptual and empirical chapters as well as literature reviews, whereas the quantitative cluster analyses international entrepreneurship through a broad range of statistical methods such as regressions, panel data, structural equation modelling as well as decision-making and optimisation models in certain and uncertain circumstances. This book is essential reading for researchers, scholars and practitioners who want to learn and implement new methods in analysing entrepreneurial opportunities across national borders.

The forces of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) in today’s world are shaping businesses and calling into question the wisdom of existing business models. VUCA challenges businesses to digitalize and transform in ways they had not contemplated before. This book looks at how successful businesses have revitalized and innovated their business models. It illustrates through cases how these businesses have adapted to new forms of globalization through the lens of Business Model Innovation (BMI) theories in a digital world. This book’s chapters are divided into three sections. The first section examines the existing literature, the second section focuses on business processes and behaviour, and lastly the third section presents four case studies of sustainable international businesses from sectors such the fashion and digital services industry. Paying attention to business decisions and outcomes, the contributors critically examine which theories and practices would be most applicable for a digitally transforming world. This book provides insights that will interest researchers and academics in the fields of sustainable business, organizational change, and digital transformation, amongst others. Its observations into sustainable digital transformation may also interest business leaders and consultants.

International Entrepreneurship in the Arts focuses on teaching students, artists, and arts managers specific strategies for expanding creative ventures that are already successful domestically to an international audience. Varbanova’s accessible writing outlines a systematic theoretical framework that guides the reader from generating an innovative idea and starting up an international arts enterprise to its sustainable international growth. Applying concepts, models, and tools from international entrepreneurship theory and practice, Varbanova analyzes how these function within the unique setting of the arts and culture sector. The book covers: Domestic inception of an arts enterprise, followed by international expansion Starting up an international arts venture in the early stages of its inception Presenting an arts activity or project in a foreign country or region Financing a startup venture with international resources Implementing diverse models of international partnership Starting up an arts venture that is run by a multinational team Creating an art product with international dimension The book’s 23 case studies and 54 short examples feature disciplines from fine arts and photography to music, theatre, and contemporary dance, and cover ventures in over 20 countries to provide students with practical insight into the issues and challenges facing real arts organizations. Aimed at students interested in the business aspects of arts and cultural ventures, it will also be of use to practitioners looking at ways to internationalize their own enterprises.

The post-industrial revolution has changed global economic and environmental conditions. Globalization has helped to boost resource productivity and accelerated individual nations’ economic development and levels of connectedness to one another. The One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative, for example, is an ambitious economic growth and business venture aimed at increasing the integration of various countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe. The Chinese authorities term it the "Century project," as OBOR stretches around 78 nations globally. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is another example of economic integration, emphasizing connections to Africa and West Asia as economic markets. It remains apparent that economic growth and energy sources (mainly fossil fuels) are the primary drivers of climate change. However, only a limited fraction of initiatives have been taken to convert such energy systems to carbon-neutral sources. Economic integration extension without green corridors raises doubts on the effectiveness and productivity of various international conferences and summits in this regard.

Globalization, Political Economy, Business and Society in Pandemic Times contributes to the growing literature on COVID-19 through a multidisciplinary approach by helping build a holistic understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on politics, economies, business, and society in a globalized world.