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View article: Firm Size and Sustainability Certifications: Understanding Business Economic Drivers in Certification Adoption
Firm Size and Sustainability Certifications: Understanding Business Economic Drivers in Certification Adoption Open
This study explores how firm size influences sustainability certification adoption in Italy. Expanding from a regional to a national scope, a two-step methodology is used: web-scraping to assess how firms present certifications online and …
View article: Advancing Organisational Life Cycle Assessment in the Fashion Industry: Strategies for Sustainable Corporate Practices
Advancing Organisational Life Cycle Assessment in the Fashion Industry: Strategies for Sustainable Corporate Practices Open
The fashion industry, particularly fast fashion, is one of the most environmentally destructive sectors, accounting for 10% of global carbon emissions and consuming ap-proximately 93 billion cubic meters of water annually. Textile producti…
View article: Economy-Wide Material Flow Accounting: Application in the Italian Glass Industry
Economy-Wide Material Flow Accounting: Application in the Italian Glass Industry Open
Italy supplies about one-seventh of the European Union’s total glass production, and the sector’s sizeable resource demands make it a linchpin of national industrial strategy. With growing environmental regulations and the push for resourc…
View article: Economic Cost–Benefit Analysis on Smart Grid Implementation in China
Economic Cost–Benefit Analysis on Smart Grid Implementation in China Open
The last Five-Year Plans (2016–2025) in China emphasise economic modernisation, focusing on boosting the services sector, urbanisation, and the expansion of the social safety net. China’s net-zero strategy targets achieving climate neutral…
View article: Advancing Sustainable Development Through Environmental Performance Monitoring: The Organisational Life Cycle Assessment
Advancing Sustainable Development Through Environmental Performance Monitoring: The Organisational Life Cycle Assessment Open
The growing importance of sustainability poses significant challenges to companies, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Product life cycle assessment focuses on individual products, often leaving MSMEs without a comp…
View article: Turning Food Loss and Food Waste into Watts: A Review of Food Waste as an Energy Source
Turning Food Loss and Food Waste into Watts: A Review of Food Waste as an Energy Source Open
Food loss (FL) and food waste (FW) have become severe global problems, contributing to resource inefficiency and environmental degradation. Approximately 6% of greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) are derived from FW, which is usually discarded…
View article: Exploring the Evolution of Smart Cities: A Review on Energy, Mobility, and Waste Management Aspects
Exploring the Evolution of Smart Cities: A Review on Energy, Mobility, and Waste Management Aspects Open
Smart cities leverage data, technology, and networked systems to enhance sustainability, liveability, and efficiency for residents. They integrate various digital technologies to manage infrastructure and resources effectively, utilizing d…
View article: Smart Grid implementation in China: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
Smart Grid implementation in China: A Cost-Benefit Analysis Open
The Chinese government’s net zero plan targets climate neutrality by 2060, emphasizing a shift in power generation from coal to variable renewable energy sources (VRES), reaching 29% in 2020. Integrating VRES necessitates a Smart Grid, man…
View article: Testing data envelopment analysis models on the performance of European Union regions in sustainable waste management
Testing data envelopment analysis models on the performance of European Union regions in sustainable waste management Open
Achieving a Circular Economy requires effective waste management. Monitoring the transformation path taken by the European Union (EU) and its Member States is crucial for assessing the impact and effectiveness of current European waste leg…
View article: The Phenomenon of Greenwashing In The Fashion Industry: A Conceptual Framework
The Phenomenon of Greenwashing In The Fashion Industry: A Conceptual Framework Open
The fashion industry has one of the highest environmental, economic, and social impacts in the world. In recent times, awareness of sustainability issues has certainly increased, with companies making a real effort to reduce their impact. …
View article: Life Cycle Assessment on fashion industry: four case studies
Life Cycle Assessment on fashion industry: four case studies Open
Life Cycle Assessment on fashion industry: four case studies - Abstract The fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world. It is estimated that the sector is responsible for about 9% of global emissions and contributes 20% of …
View article: Cost–Benefit Analysis of Pumped Hydroelectricity Storage Investment in China
Cost–Benefit Analysis of Pumped Hydroelectricity Storage Investment in China Open
In this study, the energy scenario in China was analyzed by retracing the trend of exponential population growth, gross domestic product (GDP), and electricity production and consumption. A forecast up to 2050 was made based on the history…