ABSTRACT Gender equality is one of the Sustainable Development Goals and companies are key actors that need to disclose any progress made towards this goal. But we lack a clear understanding specifics gender reporting in previous empirical research. We conducted systematic literature review articles until year 2022 Web Science Scopus databases following PRISMA guidelines. found most studies examine usually do not follow specific set guidelines indicators employed often limited diversity...

Abstract The concept of "ethical consumer behavior" has gained significant attention among practitioners and academic researchers, generating increasing but disjointed knowledge on the topic. By analyzing empirical research ethical behavior, this article provides researchers with a map to guide future research. In total, we review 80 studies. main contributions include identification trends in literature conceptualization behavior. addition, several areas for are proposed discussed....

In this editorial we are delighted to present the four papers included in special issue. Each of them tackles different issues with important academic and managerial implications. Then, will discuss Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) potential they represent for higher education institutions management education, particular. One most challenges field be how introduce SDGs an area interest practitioners academics.

This article explores the notion of consumer empowerment in ethical consumption communities, known as responsible communities (RCCs) Spain. Although has previously been discussed field, mainly relation to notions voting marketplace, it yet be explored thoroughly. In particular, concept should moved beyond an individualized lens analysis, acknowledging connectedness persons. A combination qualitative techniques was employed, including focus groups, in-depth interviews, observation, and...

Abstract Drawing on institutional theory and discursive psychology, this article elucidates how actors use emotion discourse to undermine the legitimacy of consumer practices. Based an empirical investigation bullfighting controversy in Spain, our work shows activists engage production circulation compelling emotional prototypes their adversaries. Such constitute foundations a pathic stigma, which, once established, taints identity social groups associated with practice. Our frames...

In recent years the adoption of ethical criteria when making consumer decisions has gained increasing popularity and been studied as a way moving towards more sustainable consumption–production paradigm. Much research focused on what motivates people to engage in behaviours considered expression an self. However, there is limited understanding construction communication these selves. By focusing how members Spanish “Responsible Consumption Cooperatives” construct communicate their...

The Sharing City is a concept that has emerged in recent years as new notion for urban development. shares common discursive ground with the Economy, which now vogue. However, sharing city adopts clear human centric focus differentiates it from other labels or more economic, commercial of previous literature on economy. focuses, to great extent, how people interact each order share resources, spaces, infrastructures experiences etc within city. projects emphasize citizen and community...

El propósito de este estudio es analizar en profundidad cómo los medios digitales españoles están abordando la publicidad programática y transición hacia un entorno sin cookies terceros (cookieless). Con el avance las regulaciones privacidad cambios tecnológicos, industria publicitaria se enfrenta a panorama constante evolución. Este análisis pretende arrojar luz sobre estrategias adoptadas por para adaptarse esta nueva realidad. En cuanto metodología, ha llevado cabo exhaustivo contenido...

Abstract Ethical consumer behaviour has been gaining increasing attention in recent times. Nevertheless, most empirical research tends to focus on specific expressions of ethical such as fair trade shopping and disregard other projects that a might be involved in. The main implication this is lack holistic understanding lifestyles. This work adopts qualitative approach, which, together with combination techniques, makes it possible observe the experience whole. findings suggest wide...

Despite the growing trend of peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges, there is a lack studies that examine determinants relationship between exchanging partners and role commitment in particular. This especially necessary as P2P exchanges enact different type reciprocity from 'business-to-consumers'. Thus, exploring allows better understanding drivers with reciprocity. qualitative exploratory study examines case timebanks (TBs). Drawing 40 in-depth interviews TB managers users along participant...

Los bancos de tiempo han ido ganando importancia en los últimos años, sido incorporados programas políticos, y están siendo objeto atención por la prensa nacional e internacional como una solución a crisis que atraviesa el país. Sin embargo, poco se sabe este fenómeno España. Este trabajo, tras identificar papel jugado otros países, analiza tanto estructura gestión bancos, ofreciendo taxonomía mismos, además examinar fines para crean participa ellos. Para ello, recurre un método mixto:...

Crowdfunding can prove to be a crucial alternative financing method, especially for microentrepreneurs, new ventures, and nonprofit associations. But trust needs built before prospective users decide use crowdfunding, we still lack an in-depth understanding of how crowdfunding platforms make them. We analyzed 50 different types, from investment lending reward donation platforms. Within the sample, included successful consolidated platforms, such as Kickstarter, Crowdcube, Indiegogo, well...

This paper explores the institutionalization process of complementary currencies; understanding alternative economies is key in order to assess their sustainability. Drawing from neo-institutional theory, examines objectification processes a sample Spanish and Greek recently formed time banks. The focuses on rationalization stage, i.e. when rules, practices symbols are embedded organization, studies how norms establish framework for social interaction make common space action visible. main...

The term 'sharing' has become popularized in academic and practitioner circles. Recently, the concept of sharing city emerged. However, there is no homogenous global discourse about city. This could lead to very diverse interpretations what how it should be implemented. study explores project understood strategically communicated by municipality Barcelona. A frame analysis 67 documents published Barcelona City Council website during 2015–2018 been used. Additionally, strategies, plans public...

In the context of deepest financial and economic recession since 1930s, success small medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) becomes crucial to restore stability. Especially, Catalan Spanish economies, which heavily depend on SMEs, need understand how these firms respond ongoing crisis. For this purpose, previous literature firms' responses during crisis was reviewed attention placed classic Hofer framework inspired analysis data. The paper focuses furniture agricultural sectors due significant...

The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals highlight the need to deal with unprecedented environmental crisis, protect human rights, promote equality. Therefore, it is timely important open a discussion about consumer literacy in relation social aspects of consumption, especially since previous research has emphasized difficulties involved being an ethical consumer. This article unpacks concept literacy, distinguishes between different levels explains potential...

Previous research has examined organizational factors that could facilitate or limit creativity also indicating although cooperatives can be seen as innovative business formats, they are considered slow growth models because of their characteristics. In this study we aim to explore the processes, practices, and other characteristics define creative dynamics in cooperatives. way, our goals (a) understand how promotion is carried out cooperative workplace (b) accelerate development a more...

In recent times, consumer-to-consumer exchange networks have gained popularity. these systems members may adopt different roles as producers or consumers of products and services. Furthermore, the participation in such aim to achieve utilitarian political social goals. this paper we focus on a particular type system, timebanking. We posit that goals influence forms networks: drive membership but economic lead exchanges. find confirmation for assumption dataset 255 self-administered...

Purpose Although the role of information has been previously studied in ethical consumer literature, practices related to searches and interpretation have not fully examined relation consumption. The purpose this paper is explore search use by ethically oriented consumers order understand problems involved process, how address them adopting a number practices. Design/methodology/approach Using qualitative approach diaries, explores carry out their informational over an 11-week period....