National eco-innovation analysis with dynamic DEA
Author Identifier (ORCID)
Reza Kiani Mavi: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9998-1296
Seyed Ashkan Hosseini Shekarabi: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5020-6734
Neda Kiani Mavi: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2538-9011
Flavio Romero Macau: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9205-8132
Abstract
In recent years, awareness of the seriousness of environmental issues has gained momentum across governments, industries and communities. This shift has gone hand-in-hand with an increasing recognition of innovation as a driver of economic growth. Eco-innovations (EI) refer to activities that center on innovative approaches in products, processes, and organizational strategies to enhance environmental performance. Examining eco-innovation efficiency on a national scale allows businesses to align their economic and environmental objectives, resulting in a more sustainable economic growth model. In this chapter, we begin by reviewing the literature on eco-innovation and connected practices in operations management. Following this, we outline a future research agenda, emphasizing key research methods and focal areas. Finally, we present insights and recommendations for operations managers and researchers.
Keywords
carbon emission, circular economy, dynamic data envelopment analysis, eco-innovation, efficiency, energy and environment, operations strategies
Document Type
Book Chapter
Date of Publication
1-1-2026
Publication Title
Encyclopedia in Operations Management
Publisher
Elsevier
School
School of Business and Law
Copyright
subscription content
First Page
Vol3
Last Page
435
Comments
Mavi, R. K., Shekarabi, S. a. H., Mavi, N. K., & Macau, F. R. (2026). National eco-innovation analysis with dynamic DEA. Encyclopedia in Operations Management, 3, 425–435. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-28993-4.00174-8