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First the Megatrend of Digitization is connected with the target function of sustainability. Looking at the role of businesses to find sustainability in a digital world, the outstanding method of operation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises is introduced. Second, views into a sustainable future in the fields of Employment and Workplace, Environment and Energy, Government and Security as well as New Business Models, envision options for Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the manifold dimensions of sustainability. Third reflections on embedded sustainability, resilience and cooperative innovation bridge some parts of the current science to practice gap.
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Wenzel, F. (2017). Sustainable Digital Business: Crucial Success Factor for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and Start-Ups. In: Osburg, T., Lohrmann, C. (eds) Sustainability in a Digital World. CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54603-2_11
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