Sustainability, Volume 17, Issue 2

In remote areas or islands like Cyprus, the isolated energy system, high energy consumption in the transport sector and projected excess electricity production from solar sources create favourable conditions for establishing a hydrogen valley. But ev...

Insurance companies are at risk of bankruptcy when their surplus becomes negative, making it necessary to observe the evolution of the surplus over time. In this study, the surplus evolution is assumed to be discrete, based on the fiscal year period....

Cogeneration with energy cane, a highly productive variety compared to conventional sugarcane, significantly increases ash generation, presenting waste management challenges for the sugar and ethanol industries. This study evaluates the potential of...

This study evaluated the habitat quality of pollinators in La Cantera Park, a recently renovated urban area in Mexico City. First, we analyzed the presence and preferences of three main pollinators (bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds) with respect t...

Rural domestic sewage management is a crucial pathway for achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 targets. Addressing the crucial challenge of prioritizing administrative villages for rural domestic sewage treatment at the county scale require...

Glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP), a glycoprotein derived from mycorrhizal fungal hyphae, is a mixture of substances rich in various elements essential for plant growth. However, the impacts of tree diversity and forest structure on the element co...

The present research explores how sustainability practices affect customer relationship quality in retail stores. The study explores factors like sustainable product recommendations, smart energy efficiency displays, green certification, and eco-frie...

In this paper, we provide a review of academic research on inventory pooling published between 2010 and 2024, with a particular emphasis on studies that focus on real-world applications. The review analyzes the research conducted over the past 14 yea...

Climate change and environmental degradation present significant and ongoing challenges to the agricultural sector. Formal education has been shown to equip farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to improve their environmental performance and a...

A policy of integrating China’s intangible cultural heritage into its tourism industry has been proposed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Intangible cultural heritage assets offer unique opportunities in tourism development, yet during t...

Global warming is a critical issue driven largely by the extensive release of greenhouse gases, with the cement industry being one of the biggest contributors to CO₂ emissions. A sustainable solution involves the integration of supplementary cementit...

Despite the global development of social enterprises (SEs) over the past three decades, how to improve sustainability remains a challenging issue for most SEs. Although SE ecosystems have been recognized as crucial determinants of SE sustainability p...

This study investigates the relationship between corporate shared institutional equity (SIE) holders and eco-transparency reporting (ETR). Specifically, it examines three distinct types of SIE: (1) common institutional shareholders with industry peer...

This systematic map explores the role of sustainability certification schemes and labels in reducing greenhouse gas emissions across biobased value chains. With increasing global and EU interest in transitioning to a sustainable bioeconomy, these cer...

This paper explores the effect of board diversity on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance in Korean-listed firms using regression analysis. Our findings reveal that an increased board size significantly correlates with higher ESG s...

Ensuring visual comfort for occupants in sustainable buildings involves addressing discomfort glare and its associated risks. Responsive facades, designed based on pre-set algorithms, enhance visual performance and reduce discomfort glare by continuo...

The digital economy is key to ecological security in the Yellow River Basin and to harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. This study uses data from 80 cities in the Yellow River Basin from 2010 to 2022 to examine how the digital economy af...

The present work compares the performance and emissions of a compression ignition (CI) engine using dual-mode LPG at varying flow rates and an oxygenated biodiesel mix (B20). The experimental investigation is carried out on LPG flow rates (0.1, 0.3,...

Purpose: This systematic literature review analyzes trends, key findings, and research opportunities in manufacturing sustainability from 2019 to 2024, with a focus on the integration of emerging technologies and socio-economic dimensions. Methodolog...

This study investigates the innovative use of natural porous clays from the Bejaad Region in Morocco as a support matrix for the encapsulation and controlled release of lemon essential oil (Citrus limonum, EOCL), a natural compound with well-document...

This study proposes an analysis of the impact of farmers′ demographic characteristics and their perceptions of economic sustainability and barriers on organic farming implementation in Turkey’s Thrace region. Using a mixed-methods approac...

Phytoremediation, a sustainable approach, is a hot topic, particularly for harsh mining environments. The Baiyin copper mine, a typical example of massive sulfide deposits, retains value as a national park after closure. Our research on it aimed to e...

The use of bakery leftovers as a substitute for malt in brewing represents a sustainable approach that reduces costs and waste. In this paper, the fermentation of brewer’s spent grain, a byproduct of beer production, is integrated with the use...

The rational spatial layout of retail businesses is the foundation for promoting urban economic sustainable development and meeting the growing material living needs of residents. Meanwhile, the spatial correlation between commercial establishments a...

This study presents a comprehensive framework for the sustainable selection of manufacturers in variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air conditioning systems by integrating environmental impact considerations with traditional technical and economic criter...

Digital transformation has become a crucial strategic decision for enterprises to strengthen international competitiveness and achieve sustainable development. This study aims to investigate the impact of digital transformation on outward foreign dir...

Under the “dual carbon” goals, China’s green development faces the challenge of innovating amid a “lightweight and heavy-duty” dilemma, necessitating the simultaneous improvement in both the quantity and quality of green...

This paper adopts a scientometric approach to establish a research framework to guide the study of entrepreneurship in the circular economy (ECE) for the coming years. Two hundred papers published on ECE in journals indexed in WOS and Scopus show tha...

This study analyses pedestrian behaviour patterns at unsignalized crossings using multiple data-mining approaches, aiming to improve pedestrian safety by understanding the relationship between movement patterns, location, and infrastructure. Utilisin...

Food loss and waste pose significant social, economic, and environmental challenges worldwide, threatening food security and hindering sustainable development. While developing countries primarily face losses during production and storage, developed...

This study examines the impact of financial development and quality growth on environmental sustainability in European Union (EU) countries, making a significant contribution to the existing literature by introducing a composite index for environment...

This study explores the development of a biodegradable hydroponic substrate derived from rice straw, aiming to address environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and nutritional challenges in agriculture. Traditional non-biodegradable substra...

Energy conservation and emission reduction are essential for China’s economy to achieve sustainable development. This paper integrates industrial robots and pollution emissions into a heterogeneous firm model to theoretically analyze the impact...

Adaptation to climate change in vulnerable tourism destinations, particularly desert regions, requires a systematic understanding of tourists’ psychological responses and behavioral adaptations. This study develops and empirically validates an...

The paper industry is undergoing a critical phase of digital transformation, driven by the need for increased efficiency and sustainability. This study offers an initial insight into the industry’s digitalisation status based on a survey conduc...

A field experiment was conducted in 2018 at Marciano della Chiana (Arezzo, AR, Central Italy) with the main aim of investigating the effect of soil amendment with organic fraction municipal solid waste (OFMSW) compost and legume green manuring (Vicia...

This study investigates the effect of using renewable energy resources on sustainable development in Saudi Arabia. The research model was tested using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), with data collected from 180 responde...

Agricultural waste treatment in the post-production stage is a crucial component of agricultural green development. To achieve ecological revitalization, it is essential to address the pollution constraints posed by agricultural waste. This study is...

Supply chain management (SCM) involves complexities and uncertainties in the flow of goods and services from raw materials to end users. Inaccurate estimation of raw materials, labor, or equipment can lead to financial losses and environmental impact...

This paper compares the use of renewable energy sources (RESs) in the EU, focusing on their application in the transport, cooling and heating sectors and electricity production. It examines the current situation in the EU and assesses to what extent...

Plastics play an indispensable role in modern society, yet their long-term durability poses severe environmental challenges, with mismanaged waste polluting ecosystems worldwide. The transition to a circular economy emphasizes the importance of recyc...

The term “engineering cancer” refers to expansive soil, whose properties threaten the stability and safety of structures. As a result, appropriate steps must be taken to guarantee the sustainable development of buildings. To explore the i...

In light of global climate change and sustainable agricultural growth, it is critical to look at producers’ green production methods. Enhancing the quality of agricultural goods and reducing agricultural pollution are the main goals of future a...

Calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the supply chain presents a significant challenge for the pharmaceutical industry in achieving environmental sustainability. This article develops a comprehensive methodology for the data collection a...

Digitalization is reshaping the landscape of sustainability in enterprises by enhancing information flows within socio-technical systems and enabling more informed decision-making through advanced communication and data capabilities. However, while d...

Damage to human health caused by As-contaminated water can be prevented using proper As-removal techniques, such as employing excellent arsenic adsorbents. In this study, the combined addition of Mg- and Ca-based adsorbents was investigated for the e...

Nowadays, with increasing concerns about the environment and energy security, efforts have intensified to develop effective energy generation technologies based on renewable sources that align with the principles of sustainable growth. In response to...

Molten salt energy storage technology shows great potential in a sustainable energy integrated system for its excellent thermal energy storage efficiency and environmental adaptability, and it has received much attention from the academic community....

Nowadays, new data-driven science paradigms have been revolutionizing the way of acquiring knowledge and its derivatives. In addition, understanding the knowledge structure of a specific domain is valuable to the application/transformation of science...

Hybrid teaching, which integrates traditional in-person learning based on students’ perspectives where online learning offers a flexible approach to education, combines the benefits of technology with face-to-face interactions. Moreover, teachi...