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Driving product innovation for greenhouse gas reduction: insights from European manufacturing

Zomer, Thayla (1); Regina Moro, Suzana (2); Cauchick Miguel, Paulo (1,3); Rany Scabora, Rachel (1); Lacerda, Daniel (4); Zancul, Eduardo (1)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Zomer, Thayla (1); Regina Moro, Suzana (2); Cauchick Miguel, Paulo (1,3); Rany Scabora, Rachel (1); Lacerda, Daniel (4); Zancul, Eduardo (1)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: University of Sao Paulo, Brazil; 2: State University of Campinas, Brazil; 3: Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, Brazil; 4: Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Page(s):
1681-1690
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10526
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This paper aims to explore and categorize the product innovation initiatives that European manufacturing companies with science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets are adopting to advance toward their decarbonization goals. An inductive analysis was conducted on climate change management reports from 326 European manufacturing companies. Two main categories of strategies emerged from the analysis: the development of new low-carbon products and the improvement of existing products. Within these categories, the study highlights specific initiatives adopted by companies.
Keywords:
sustainability, sustainable design, low-carbon products
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