SUSTAINABILITY AND EMPLOYABILITY: THE CASE OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD PACKAGING

Abstract

At a time when companies are increasingly being encouraged to rethink their consumption models, the adoption of innovative packaging solutions is a promising way of stimulating creativity and competitiveness. Although interesting, this innovation has a social, environmental and economic impact throughout its life cycle, from production to end-of-life. This article highlights how this social impact affects employability and job creation. Using a Social Life Cycle Assessment (SLCA) combined with a mixed approach, the results will shed light on how this innovation impacts job creation and what differences can be identified between the countries studied. This research lays the foundations for the study by examining the link between sustainability and employability. By focusing on the points of convergence between these two concepts, it aims to shed light on how each influences the other. The aim is then to gain a better understanding of the potential synergies that may emerge and to identify the practical implications for industry players. This research stands out for its approach and its ability, firstly, to offer an analysis of the existing synergies between the two concepts and, secondly, to prepare the ground for the current study.