Project management relationship to green innovation processes in sustainable fabric companies

Authors

  • Isabel Cristina Scafuto PhD in Administration, Professor and Researcher, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gestão de Projetos, Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove), São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6788-3325
  • Valdemilson de Assis Alves de Araújo Master’s Degree in Administration, PhD Student, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gestão de Projetos, Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove), São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4976-6432
  • Andrea dos Anjos Moreiras Master’s Degree in Environmental Management and Sustainability, PhD student, MBA Fashion Professor, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Design, Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM), São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9972-2921
  • Cláudia Terezinha Kniess PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Professor and Researcher, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp) and Universidade São Judas Tadeu, Collaborating Researcher, Instituto de Estudos Avançados da Universidade de São Paulo (IEA/USP-CG), São Paulo, SP, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1961-2037

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18472/SustDeb.v12n3.2021.38922

Keywords:

Management of Innovative Projects, Sustainable Project Management, Green Innovation, Sustainable Fabrics

Abstract

The concept of green innovation refers to innovation that seeks to make radical or progressive improvements to products or processes that contribute to sustainable development. Green innovation can improve the global image of a business and lead to better market performance. Green innovation projects can contribute to economic growth and a positive quality of life without negatively affecting the environment. Consequently, this study aims to examine the relationship between the development of green materials resulting from green innovation and project management. To achieve the research objective, we conducted a multi-case study with companies developing green innovation derived textile. The findings show that the firms surveyed do not use formal project management to execute their green innovation projects and that their project management is intuitive. Although the companies surveyed are concerned with sustainable development and strive to innovate to satisfy their customers responsibly, their project management practices are informal. This study contributes to the practice. It is possible to introduce project management into enterprises to enhance green innovation while adapting practices or using less formal and bureaucratic techniques.

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Author Biographies

Isabel Cristina Scafuto, PhD in Administration, Professor and Researcher, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gestão de Projetos, Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove), São Paulo, Brazil

Ph.D. in Management, is Professor and Researcher in Strategy and Organizational Learning at the Graduate Program Project Management at Universidade Nove de Julho, Brazil. Her research has focused on Project Management Learning and Sustainability. She is co-editor of the International Journal of Innovation - IJI. She is the leader of the research group of Strategy in Project Management registered at the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development – CNPQ. She is the Theme Chair of Strategy in Semi-autonomous and Temporary Organizations at ESO – Strategic Management Division at ANPAD - Brazilian Academy of Management. She is also closely involved with business practice related to these topics as a consultant and entrepreneur.

Valdemilson de Assis Alves de Araújo, Master’s Degree in Administration, PhD Student, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Gestão de Projetos, Universidade Nove de Julho (Uninove), São Paulo, Brazil

Professional PhD Student in Administration - Project Management - (PPGP) at Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE (2021). Professional Master in Administration - Project Management - (PPGP) - Universidade Nove de Julho - UNINOVE (2019). Postgraduate in Project Management with Emphasis in PMI - Universidade Guarulhos - UNG (2014). Graduated in Computer Science - Universidade Guarulhos - UNG (2012). He is currently administrative manager at DPN Distribuidora de Papéis Eireli. He has experience in the field of Administration, with an emphasis on Financial Administration. Research on the following topics: Project Management; Knowledge management; Innovation and Sustainability.

Andrea dos Anjos Moreiras, Master’s Degree in Environmental Management and Sustainability, PhD student, MBA Fashion Professor, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Design, Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM), São Paulo, Brazil

PhD student in design, postgraduate Fashion Professor,

Programa de Pós-Graduação em Design, Universidade Anhembi Morumbi (UAM), Brazil, and Master's Degree in Environmental Management and Sustainability at Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil. Her research has focused on sustainable fashion, circular economy, and upcycling. She is also involved in business practice related to these topics as a consultant and entrepreneur.

Cláudia Terezinha Kniess, PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Professor and Researcher, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Unifesp) and Universidade São Judas Tadeu, Collaborating Researcher, Instituto de Estudos Avançados da Universidade de São Paulo (IEA/USP-CG), São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Fellow in Productivity in Technological Development and Innovative Extension Level 1D – CNPq. Professor at Federal University of São Paulo and São Judas Tadeu University. Researcher in Institute of Advanced Studies - Global Cities Program of the University of São Paulo . She as experience in the development and coordination of research projects financed by funding agencies and partnership university/company. Operates in the areas: Environmental Management and Sustainability, Technological Innovation, Project Management, Technology Management, Operations and Processes, Valorization of Industrial Waste, Materials Science and Engineering, Smart and Sustainable Cities and Industrial Property (Patents), interacting with interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary groups in Brazil and abroad. Adjunct Editor of the Journal of Urban Technology and Sustainability (JUTS) and the International Journal of Debates of Administration & Publics (RIDAP). Performs technical consulting activities in companies in the areas of Research and Development and Innovation, Environmental Management and Project Management.

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Scafuto, I. C., Araújo, V. de A. A. de, Moreiras, A. dos A., & Kniess, C. T. . (2021). Project management relationship to green innovation processes in sustainable fabric companies . Sustainability in Debate, 12(3), 13–26. https://doi.org/10.18472/SustDeb.v12n3.2021.38922 (Original work published December 28, 2021)

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