http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11984/475 2026-05-13T07:05:34Z 2026-05-13T07:05:34Z Olaizola Alberdi, Jon http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11984/14043 2026-02-24T11:19:05Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ecologies of intermediation and the Social and Solidarity Economy: A new form of governance for ecological transitions Olaizola Alberdi, Jon Este artículo sostiene que las transiciones ecológicas están cada vez más moldeadas por intermediarios superpuestos y que los principios de la Economía Social y Solidaria (ESS) pueden hacer que estas “ecologías de intermediación” sean más eficaces y justas. A partir de una revisión exploratoria e integradora de la literatura sobre ecologías de intermediación y de 13 estudios que vinculan la ESS con las transiciones ecosociales, las autorías identifican problemas de coordinación y respuestas basadas en la ESS. Muestran cómo la intercooperación, la gobernanza democrática en red, el arraigo territorial y las finanzas éticas orientadas por la misión pueden transformar la competencia por recursos en complementariedad, distribuir la detección y la toma de decisiones entre escalas y sostener trabajos de transición a largo plazo más allá de los ciclos de proyectos. A partir de este análisis, el artículo desarrolla un marco conceptual y proposiciones contrastables y propone orientaciones de política que reconocen a las redes de ESS como gestoras a escala de ecología, diseñan arenas híbridas donde intermediarios públicos, de régimen y comunitarios co-deciden, fortalecen capacidades para la cooperación basada en valores y revisan los sistemas de evaluación para captar resultados relacionales y de valor.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Laña, Ibai http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11984/14042 2026-02-24T10:07:30Z 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Multi-criteria integration of passenger and freight transport for sustainable last-mile delivery logistics Laña, Ibai The first and last mile (FLM) transport for passengers and freight significantly contributes to overall pollution, transportation costs and energy consumption. Recent scientific reports at European level suggest that combining passenger and freight flows (commonly referred to as integrated transport) could be an effective strategy to promote sustainable and energy-efficient FLM transport. Public transportation usually covers most populated areas of the city, making it suitable for this kind of dual operation. Despite their potential, integrated systems have not been extensively explored. This study develops an algorithm that optimizes the location of dual-purpose stops within Bilbao’s bus network in Spain to facilitate such integrated operations through a combination of evolutionary algorithms. The real multi-objective optimization scenario proposed as a case study formulates and solves the problem of balancing the benefits and inconveniences of incorporating such a combined service. The design of the system’s operational aspects involves the integration of the real scenario service characteristics into the problem formulation, as well as an analysis of local planning documents. The system’s performance is assessed and compared to existing public transport and freight systems, considering the Pareto trade-off of two key factors for the design of the service: the impact of the integrated transport service on the passengers’ quality of service and the mileage required to deliver goods to their corresponding destinations. Our findings indicate that operational benefits and energy savings can be achieved gauging the level of inconvenience introduced in the passenger transportation service.

2026-03-01T00:00:00Z Olaizola Alberdi, Jon Bollain, Julen Imaz Alias, Oier http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11984/14031 2026-02-17T07:15:50Z 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

Cooperatives and the CSRD: do sector agnostic ESRS reflect their distinctive value? Olaizola Alberdi, Jon; Bollain, Julen; Imaz Alias, Oier Purpose This paper aims to examine whether, as suggested in the literature, a structural disconnect exists between the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and cooperatives, creating non-congruent external pressures that undermine their identity, or whether, instead, the framework can function as a meaningful accountability tool that enables cooperatives to disclose their values within sustainability reporting. Design/methodology/approach The Fuzzy Delphi Method was used to identify equivalent ESRS to those found in literature, with the aim of capturing the differential value of cooperatives. A panel of 23 experts evaluated 133 indicators in four iterative rounds, and the results were analysed using fuzzy logic. Findings Forty-eight ESRS indicators reflected cooperative distinctiveness, while 15 expert-proposed indicators lay outside the ESRS scope. This reveals that the CSRD acts as a coercive, non-congruent institutional pressure on cooperatives. Practical implications The findings suggest that sustainability reporting frameworks for cooperatives should incorporate specific dimensions to effectively capture their identity and serve as accountability tools. Striking the right balance between adopting a standardised framework and allowing for contextual flexibility is crucial to preserving their identity. Social implications Recognising cooperative role is crucial for preserving organisational diversity and supporting inclusive, democratic and socially responsible economic models. Originality/value This study shifts the focus from how organisations report to the design of the CSRD, exploring the structural misalignment between the framework and cooperatives. Rather than analysing behavioural patterns, it draws conclusions by examining the pressure inherent in the standard itself.

2026-01-01T00:00:00Z Agirre Aranburu, Izaskun http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11984/14030 2026-02-17T07:15:49Z 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Dynamic managerial capabilities, digital innovation and perceived financial performance in the banking sector Agirre Aranburu, Izaskun The contemporary digital economy requires businesses to utilise creative skills to boost their performance. Utilising the Dynamic Managerial Capability (DMC) theory, we examine the influence of managerial capabilities—human capital (MHC), social capital (MSC), and cognition (MC) —on digital innovation (DI) and perceived financial performance (PFP) within the banking sector. The mediating influence of MC and DI on the link among MSC, MHC, and PFP was assessed. To achieve this, 728 bankers in Ghana were purposefully sampled, adopting a sevenpoint Likert scale for data collection regarding managers and employees. The analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Squares – Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The results demonstrate that managerial cognition influences the interaction among managerial social capital, managerial human capital, digital innovation, and performance, with digital innovation not serving as a mediator. Managerial cognition serves as a conduit to human managerial capital, impacting perceived financial performance. The findings compel managers and policymakers to integrate DMC’s initiatives to enhance banks’ digital innovation, which is essential in the contemporary dynamic and digital landscape. The assessment has expanded the framework of dynamic capability theory in nascent communities, underscoring the influence of DMC on advancing digital innovation within the banking sector

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