Circular Economies and Sectoral Green Productivity in the European Union
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
ABSTRACT
In
this
study,
we
explore
the
impacts
of
waste
recycling
ratio
as
a
proxy
for
circular
economies
on
sectoral
productivity
in
European
Union
between
2000
and
2021.
We
present
model
that
contextualizes
industry's
transition
to
green
economies,
namely,
model,
which
adapt
neoclassical
models
by
considering
energy
intensity
development
technologies.
After
estimating
results
using
FGLS
PCSE,
understand
higher
availability
secondary
raw
materials
contributes
functions
different
industries,
but
effect
is
limited
exponential
increases
these
reduce
productivity.
To
ensure
efficiency
policies
aimed
at
consolidating
propose
policy
recommendations
leverage
scale
scope
improve
industries
while
contributing
cycle
their
own
externalities.
Language: Английский
An evaluation of the load capacity curve hypothesis for Finland: an ARDL approach with frequency domain analysis
Management of Environmental Quality An International Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 13, 2025
Purpose
The
main
purpose
of
this
study
is
to
analyze
the
evolution
economic
and
environmental
factors
in
Finland
during
period
1990–2022,
exploring
complex
interactions
between
Gross
Domestic
Product
(GDP),
nuclear
energy
production,
innovation
(measured
by
patents)
electric
grid
load
capacity
factor
(LCF).
Design/methodology/approach
To
achieve
stated
purpose,
econometric
models
such
as
Autoregressive
Distributed
Lag
cointegration
tests
were
employed
investigate
relationships
trends
available
data
for
Finland.
For
conducting
proposed
analyses,
EViews
was
used
approaches,
Python
language
utilized
constructing
Environmental
Kuznets
Curve.
Findings
Following
conducted
several
relevant
findings
have
been
observed:
1)
a
relationship
GDP
LCF
has
identified,
noting
long-term
decrease
electricity
with
growth.
This
result
emphasizes
importance
strategic
planning
policy
maintain
stability
efficiency
amidst
growth;
2)
shown
mixed
impact
on
LCF,
both
positive
negative
effects.
finding
highlights
necessity
develop
policies
that
encourage
progressive
integration
new
technologies
minimize
efficiency;
3)
maximize
efficient
use
system’s
capacity,
policymakers
should
aim
balance
growth
responsible
management
resources.
renewable
energies
continuous
investments
research
development
are
essential
ensuring
sustainable
transition
Originality/value
makes
significant
contribution
identifying
analyzing
detail
interdependencies
growth,
sustainability
Finland,
providing
perspectives
public
strategies
current
context
global
climate
change
transition.
Language: Английский
Comparative carbon footprint of electric and hydrogen vehicles: Insights from Morocco, Africa, and global energy transitions
Energy Sustainable Development/Energy for sustainable development,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
85, P. 101685 - 101685
Published: March 11, 2025
Language: Английский
An augmented fourier ARDL analysis of CO2 emission determinants in Spain: the role of growth, innovation, and trade
Letters in Spatial and Resource Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: May 13, 2025
Language: Английский
Towards Sustainability: Understanding Norway’s Ecological Footprint Through the Framework of the Environmental Kuznets Curve
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(23), P. 6074 - 6074
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
With
rising
concerns
about
environmental
sustainability,
examining
the
economic-environmental
nexus
is
essential.
This
study
investigates
relationship
between
economic
growth
(GDP),
renewable
energy
consumption
(RENC),
urbanization
(URB),
and
foreign
direct
investment
(FDI)
with
Norway’s
ecological
footprint
from
1990
to
2023.
Guided
by
Environmental
Kuznets
Curve
(EKC)
hypothesis,
we
aim
understand
how
these
factors
influence
impact
over
time.
Using
an
Autoregressive
Distributed
Lag
(ARDL)
model,
captures
both
short-
long-term
effects
of
variables
on
footprint,
model
stability
confirmed
through
Cumulative
Sum
Squares
(CUSUM)
test.
The
findings
reveal
a
U-shaped
EKC
pattern,
where
initial
reduces
but
beyond
certain
GDP
threshold,
pressures
increase.
Renewable
shown
lower
significantly,
supporting
sustainability
goals.
Conversely,
FDI
associated
increased
impact,
potentially
due
resource-intensive
projects.
These
insights
underscore
need
for
balanced
policies
that
harmonize
development
preservation.
Policymakers
are
encouraged
foster
green
FDI,
prioritize
investments,
implement
sustainable
urban
planning
maintain
trajectory
toward
sustainability.
Language: Английский