Hydrogen is an energy carrier that can support the development of sustainable and flexible energy systems. However, decarbonization can occur when green sources are used for energy production and appropriate water use is manifested. This work aims to propose a socio-economic analysis of hydrogen...
Sustainability and environmental management
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In the looming paradigm shift from linear to circular economy (CE) the road map for companies is fraught with challenges to integrate circular targets into business strategy. The transition to a circular model requires the company to upskill and/or reskill additional capabilities for transiting to...
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The need to balance ecosystems and ensure the well-being of all people underlines the urgency of closing product life cycles. In recent years, the circular economy (CE) has emerged as one of the most relevant factors in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This paper presents a systematic...
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Through the 2030 Agenda, countries are committed to reducing pollutant emissions. In this context, the transport sector plays a relevant role and road transport accounts for a very large proportion of Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Although several papers investigate this issue, none of the...
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This paper aims to investigate which factors affect companies’ choice of subscription to an online platform designed to support the creation of industrial symbiosis (IS) relationships, and the effectiveness of such platform from the economic and environmental perspectives. The analyzed platform...
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Sustainability, green innovation and business competitiveness are not opposing concepts, but complementary and synergistic forces contributing to the overall enrichment of companies. As high energy costs can undermine profitability, models for energy self-sufficiency are becoming increasingly...
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Industrial symbiosis (IS) refers to a subfield of industrial ecology in which industries belonging to the same or different sectors adopt a collective approach to gain competitive advantage by exchanging materials, resources, and by-products. As a result, traditionally separate industries can...
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Sustainable development monitoring reveals the extent to which local and national territories are progressing towards sustainability goals. This study considered 105 indicators associated with the Equitable and Sustainable Wellbeing (BES) framework and 139 indicators associated with the Sustainable...
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The roadmap towards a more sustainable production and consumption model calls for the active role of consumers. To engage consumers as active participants in the sustainable transition, companies are called upon to support them in making sustainable purchasing decisions. To this end, companies must...
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The fashion industry accounts for large impacts on the environment and social welfare, both on the consumers' and companies' sides. This study systematically reviews the literature on sustainable consumption in the fashion industry, clarifying sustainable fashion's meaning. Existing sustainable...