Abstract
This discussion paper examines the role of government
ownership in driving sustainability transitions within
the European Union (EU). First, we shed light on the
potential of government-owned enterprises for sustainability outcomes, highlighting their potential to, for instance, reduce emissions, increase sustainable waste
management, and drive investment in ‘green’ technology and infrastructure. Second, we discuss the influence
of political ties, corruption control, and corporate
governance on sustainability performance by publicly
owned firms. Depending on the context, government
ownership is promising for addressing sustainability
problems. Challenges such as efficient management
and cross-border operations should also be addressed.
Our paper provides insights for EU policymakers and
stakeholders involved in sustainability transitions.
ownership in driving sustainability transitions within
the European Union (EU). First, we shed light on the
potential of government-owned enterprises for sustainability outcomes, highlighting their potential to, for instance, reduce emissions, increase sustainable waste
management, and drive investment in ‘green’ technology and infrastructure. Second, we discuss the influence
of political ties, corruption control, and corporate
governance on sustainability performance by publicly
owned firms. Depending on the context, government
ownership is promising for addressing sustainability
problems. Challenges such as efficient management
and cross-border operations should also be addressed.
Our paper provides insights for EU policymakers and
stakeholders involved in sustainability transitions.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Sustainable by design |
| Subtitle of host publication | Industrial policy for long-term competitiveness in the EU |
| Publisher | University of Amsterdam |
| Pages | 113-116 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 12 Jul 2024 |
| Event | Transforming Ownership in Times of Overlapping Crisis - Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: 5 Oct 2023 → 6 Oct 2023 |
Conference
| Conference | Transforming Ownership in Times of Overlapping Crisis |
|---|---|
| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Period | 5/10/23 → 6/10/23 |
