“How can SEE niche systems influence sustainable socio-technical transitions?” – the case of the European renovation sector
Summary
The construction sector contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, with materials like cement accounting for 8% of global CO2 emissions. To reduce its environmental impact, experts propose building renovations as a solution to lower emissions and enhance energy efficiency. However, high costs and bureaucratic hurdles often lead consumers to prefer new construction. To contribute to the sustainable transition of the renovation sector, this study proposes a novel approach which combines the Multilevel Perspective (MLP) and Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (SEE) frameworks. It then explores how sustainable entrepreneurs in niche systems can drive change to destabilize incumbent regimes. The Transition Model Canvas (TMC) is utilised to guide the analysis of key elements, strategies, and resources in the renovation sector.
By integrating these frameworks, this study provides valuable insights into fostering sustainable transitions within the European renovation sector. By conducting interviews with pertinent actors across seven regions in Europe, the study identifies a diverse range of strategies employed to enhance entrepreneurial niches and disrupt incumbent regimes, thereby shaping and influencing sustainable transitions in the sector.
The findings underscore the significance of SEE's as potential avenues for driving sustainable transitions and highlight the pivotal role of fostering entrepreneurial agency. Policymakers and stakeholders can utilize these insights to support sustainable entrepreneurship and foster environmental improvements in the renovation sector.
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