Edgardo Sica, Assistant Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, University of Foggia, Italy

• Contents: Preface 1. Defining Eco-Innovations: Characteristics, Typologies, and Socio-Economic Approaches 2. The Drivers of Eco-Innovations 3. Eco-Innovations and Finance Theory 4. Eco-Innovations and Companies’ Financial Constraints: A Multi-level Perspective Model 5. Financial Constraints and Incremental Eco-Innovations: Insights From Manufacturing Companies 6. Financial Constraints and Radical Eco-Innovations: The Case of the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Niche Conclusions Index

'This is a timely book covering a much debated topic from a rather novel perspective. By analysing the role of the financial sector in promoting/hindering eco-innovations through the lens of the Multilevel Perspective, it adds to three contiguous strands of research in the finance, green technology and sustainability transitions literature. Researchers dealing with any of these areas should read this book!'--Piergiuseppe Morone, Unitelma Sapienza, Rome, Italy'Few imperatives are more pressing than achieving sustainability. Innovation of many forms is central to this challenge. Yet too much research in this field is divided by disciplinary boundaries. Combining insights from innovation studies, finance, ecological economics and transition studies, Edgardo Sica's book offers a refreshing remedy - with important practical implications.'--Andrew Stirling, University of Sussex, UK'This book is a marvellous contribution to the eco-innovation literature through its strong application of socio-technical sustainability transitions theory. It is highly recommended for students and researchers of sustainability and innovation.'--Pelin Demirel, University of Southampton, UK