Eco-innovation: Definition, Measurement and Open Research Issues

René Kemp · 2010 · Economia Politica

Summary. This paper examines eco-innovation as a concept distinct from environmental technology, establishing a typology and measurement framework. It discusses push-pull mechanisms driving different eco-innovation types and analyzes patterns showing a shift toward cleaner products alongside continued end-of-pipe solutions. The work reveals national differences in eco-innovation adoption and emphasizes system-level innovation. The author concludes that statistical measurement remains inadequate and recommends improvements to data collection.

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Kemp, R.. (2010). Eco-innovation: Definition, Measurement and Open Research Issues. Economia Politica. https://doi.org/10.1428/33131

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DOI: 10.1428/33131
Categories: climate-and-environment, innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28