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This Special Issue on “Business Models and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)” presents five research studies that examine transformative business models designed to support the United Nations SDG Agenda for 2030. The studies examine SDGs from the firm to national levels. Every organization has a business model that defines how the organization is designed to function. It is the engine that powers an organization, defining the value proposition of the venture, how it balances resources with the ecosystem where it operates, and how it generates cash flow and creates value. Changes to an organization’s business model are recognized as a fundamental approach to implementing innovations for sustainability. The capability to transform or transition to new business models is an important source of competitive advantage, providing leverage to improve the performance of an organization. A sustainable business model includes pro-active management, monetary and non-monetary value for a broad range of stakeholders, and takes a long-term perspective. A sustainable business model is where change, success, and hope for our planet’s future rests.

sustainable development goals (SDGs) --- sustainability --- sustainable development --- project success --- infrastructure project --- strategy --- public management --- sustainable business model canvas --- sustainable business model archetype --- materiality matrix --- winery --- agri-food sector --- information technology --- enterprise --- business model --- business sustainability --- sustainable business model --- IT --- IS --- BM --- SBM --- green buildings --- LEED certification --- real estate development process --- drivers of sustainability --- incumbents --- sustainability transitions --- transitioning economy --- case of Lithuania --- n/a

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This Special Issue on “Business Models and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)” presents five research studies that examine transformative business models designed to support the United Nations SDG Agenda for 2030. The studies examine SDGs from the firm to national levels. Every organization has a business model that defines how the organization is designed to function. It is the engine that powers an organization, defining the value proposition of the venture, how it balances resources with the ecosystem where it operates, and how it generates cash flow and creates value. Changes to an organization’s business model are recognized as a fundamental approach to implementing innovations for sustainability. The capability to transform or transition to new business models is an important source of competitive advantage, providing leverage to improve the performance of an organization. A sustainable business model includes pro-active management, monetary and non-monetary value for a broad range of stakeholders, and takes a long-term perspective. A sustainable business model is where change, success, and hope for our planet’s future rests.

Information technology industries --- sustainable development goals (SDGs) --- sustainability --- sustainable development --- project success --- infrastructure project --- strategy --- public management --- sustainable business model canvas --- sustainable business model archetype --- materiality matrix --- winery --- agri-food sector --- information technology --- enterprise --- business model --- business sustainability --- sustainable business model --- IT --- IS --- BM --- SBM --- green buildings --- LEED certification --- real estate development process --- drivers of sustainability --- incumbents --- sustainability transitions --- transitioning economy --- case of Lithuania --- n/a

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Circular solutions are essential to tackle the eminent challenges of depleting resources and emerging environmental problems. The complex nature of material and energy systems and the changing of economic and technological conditions differ among countries and, therefore, lead to the application of vastly different practices in developed and rapidly developing countries of the world. A wide variety of theoretical approaches can be used to facilitate a shift from the linear use of resources to circular systems, e.g., circular product planning, life cycle planning, sharing and platform economy, refurbishing, and remanufacturing, to name but a few. The introduction and examination of circular solutions can be based on theoretical models in order to guarantee ensure successful application. Successful application of innovative technology approaches, business solutions, and organizational development can be facilitated through theoretical models and new scientific results that support innovation processes. This Special Issue reprint focuses on sustainable and innovative methods which help and enable the proper use and recovery of resources. We present a collection of research papers, reviews, research reports, and case studies that introduce or discuss circular solutions for the sustainable use of resources.

Economics, finance, business & management --- service-based economy --- sharing economy --- car-sharing --- bike-sharing --- shared office --- Business Model Canvas --- business sustainability movements --- circular economy --- life cycle --- sustainable development --- human economics --- short supply chains --- local food --- food waste --- environmental burden --- consumer behavior --- producers --- Car2Go --- DriveNow --- GreenGo --- MOL LIMO --- sustainability --- economies of scale --- fixed bed pyrolysis --- oxidation-reduction zone --- reduction of tar in gas --- the significance of biomass particle size --- carbon cycle --- consumer attitudes --- LCA --- paper production --- CO2 emission --- water consumption --- water footprint --- Japan --- recycle --- disposable paper diaper --- material recycling --- closed-loop recycling --- life cycle assessment (LCA) --- circular solution --- environmental assessment --- product lifecycle --- short supply chain --- biomass utilisation --- service-based economy --- sharing economy --- car-sharing --- bike-sharing --- shared office --- Business Model Canvas --- business sustainability movements --- circular economy --- life cycle --- sustainable development --- human economics --- short supply chains --- local food --- food waste --- environmental burden --- consumer behavior --- producers --- Car2Go --- DriveNow --- GreenGo --- MOL LIMO --- sustainability --- economies of scale --- fixed bed pyrolysis --- oxidation-reduction zone --- reduction of tar in gas --- the significance of biomass particle size --- carbon cycle --- consumer attitudes --- LCA --- paper production --- CO2 emission --- water consumption --- water footprint --- Japan --- recycle --- disposable paper diaper --- material recycling --- closed-loop recycling --- life cycle assessment (LCA) --- circular solution --- environmental assessment --- product lifecycle --- short supply chain --- biomass utilisation