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Systems of values to build a sustainability-oriented culture for sustainability-oriented innovation

Carmen Abril et al.

International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development2026https://doi.org/10.1504/ijisd.2026.151641article
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This study explores the specific system of values that effectively fosters a sustainability-oriented culture (SOC) within organisations. It investigates whether cultivating such a culture can lead to competitive advantages through sustainability-oriented innovation (SOI). Drawing on the competing values framework, we develop a conceptual model that illustrates how particular value systems give rise to an SOC, which in turn influences innovation focused on sustainability. Our findings confirm a positive relationship between SOC and SOI, highlighting the importance of fostering appropriate value systems as a foundational step in establishing both. In particular, the pronounced flexibility associated with the human resources (HR) and open systems (OS) dimensions of values emerges as a strong indicator for cultivating an SOC. This study contributes to the literature on organisational culture and sustainability by identifying the value systems that effectively support the development of a sustainability-oriented culture.

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@article{carmen2026,
  title        = {{Systems of values to build a sustainability-oriented culture for sustainability-oriented innovation}},
  author       = {Carmen Abril et al.},
  journal      = {International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1504/ijisd.2026.151641},
}

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0.50

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20
M · momentum0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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