Abstract
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a “major engine” of economic growth and socioeconomic development, and reaching many sustainable development goals (SDG). They should make the SDGs a prominent selling point to demonstrate why consumers should buy from them to reduce waste and enhance recycling. If a consumer sees an SME engaged in the SDGs (goal 8,9 and 12), it will be motivated for further support. Given these facts the paper compares Czech and Polish approaches to the circular economy by quantitative evaluation based on primary research (Czechia, 210 respondents) and qualitative context comparison in Poland. Our research has confirmed that there are differences in both countries in relation to the sustainable development goals, with SMEs decisions in the Czech SMEs sector being on level business sustainability 1.0, and that in Poland being below 1. Additionally, Czech entrepreneurs have more knowledge and practice in “green” methods than do Poland’s.
Highlights
The highly dynamic and intense changes in the business ecosystem, as well as the need to obtain and maintain a competitive position, compel enterprises to adopt the most appropriate business strategies (Borocki et al, 2019)
The following research question is posed: Do Czech and Polish Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have knowledge of “green” methods that could be used as internal indicators for achieving sustainable development goals (SDG) 8, 9, and 12? The objectives of the study were achieved on the basis of data gathered through a Czech case study based on primary research and a Polish case study based on content analysis, i.e., data gathered on the basis of a literature review
To be able to support more connections to SDGs, the influence of the export and business cycle was chosen for cross-tabulation analysis in the step
Summary
The highly dynamic and intense changes in the business ecosystem, as well as the need to obtain and maintain a competitive position, compel enterprises to adopt the most appropriate business strategies (Borocki et al, 2019). This outcome is the same for all companies, regardless of size, sector of activity, or location. Based on current external and internal factors, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should, make decisions that allow them to succeed and maintain their market position. Changes in the global market, e.g., internationalization, networking, the open innovation model, mass customization, and fiscal policies, affect all countries (Androniceanu et al, 2019). One should remember that SMEs face a very competitive environment due to the globalization process and new technologies
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