Business model innovation is essential to drive the systemic change required for a new economy. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide focus and direction towards this transition. For companies in the agriculture and horticulture sectors, SDG 12, Responsible Consumption and Production, is …

Context: Rapid developments and adoption of machine learning-based software solutions have enabled novel ways to tackle our societal problems. The ongoing digital transformation has led to the incorporation of these software solutions in just about every application domain. Software architecture for …

Higher education, as a catalyst for social progress and talent development, holds a unique position to foster mutual learning across sectors, disciplines, life-spheres and communities. By nurturing critical thinking and creativity, education can empower students to drive and take societal and environmental …

Medisol is a major European company that sells Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The company is aiming to grow its business in Spain by increasing direct sales to private customers (B2C). Although awareness of AEDs is rising in Spain and the legal framework supports their use, actual purchases …

The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria in humans, animals, and the environment underscores the necessity for a rapid, sensitive, and specific method to identify resistance genes. Objectives: This study aims to develop a reliable detection tool for identifying the tetracycline-resistant …

True Price (TP) transparency offers a structured approach to integrate sustainability into SME investment decisions by quantifying hidden social and environmental costs. This study explores how SMEs respond to TP insights, identifying key enablers and barriers to adoption. The Theory of Planned Behavior …

The shift from linear to circular business models is critical for sustainability in the construction and manufacturing sectors in the Netherlands. However, many companies face significant challenges in making this transition, including financial constraints, cultural resistance, and regulatory hurdles, …

Energy policies are vital tools used by countries to regulate economic and social development as well as guar antee national security. To address the problems of fragmented policy objectives, conflicting tools, and over lapping initiatives, the internal logic and evolutionary trends of energy policies …

This guide was developed for designers and developers of AI systems, with the goal of ensuring that these systems are sufficiently explainable. Sufficient here means that it meets the legal re quirements from AI Act and GDPR and that users can use the system properly. Explainability of decisions is …

The Digital Product Passport (DPP) is emerging as a key solution in enhancing product transparency, sustainability, and traceability. A DPP serves as a digital record containing vital information about a product's lifecycle. As regulations tighten on sustainability and product circularity, the digital …