Analysis of Shared and Sustainable Value Creation of Companies Providing Energy Solutions at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) |
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| Authors: | Virgilio Panapanaan Tytti Bruce Terhi Virkki‐Hatakka Lassi Linnanen |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Energy Technology, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland;2. Centre for Training and Development, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland |
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| Abstract: | This study was conducted to analyze the shared and sustainable value creation (SSVC) of 33 energy companies selling energy solutions at the base of the pyramid (BoP) markets. SSVC by selling energy technology solutions directed to address the cooking and lighting needs of BoP consumers were the main focus of analysis. Result showed that achieving profitability and affordability is affected by the kind of energy solution that is offered as well as the investment and level of commitment required. However, companies that fulfilled the profitable and affordable solutions were also able to deliver social and environmental sustainability benefits. Social sustainability benefits point to the ability of alleviating poverty by improving productivity or offering cost‐savings. Environmental sustainability benefits point to the energy savings. The findings show that inclusive business strategy is not necessarily required to reach the poor people profitably but a suitable business strategy depends on the type of energy solution. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment |
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| Keywords: | shared and sustainable value creation sustainable energy solutions and enterprises business at the base of the pyramid (BoP) energy solutions at the BoP |
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