The
shift
from
a
linear
economy
to
closed-loop
is
prominent
topic
in
climate
and
environmental
conservation.
Applying
the
principles
of
circular
industry
can
significantly
reduce
negative
impact
on
environment
increase
efficiency
using
natural
capital.
However,
this
new
economic
paradigm
encounters
numerous
obstacles,
especially
energy
sector,
which
has
many
specific
features.
This
study
aims
at
identifying
main
barriers
introduce
both
for
traditional
companies
most
promising
ways
minimize
them.
A
list
key
was
identified,
set
recommendations
implementing
concepts
enterprises
proposed.
Additionally,
framework
adapted
designed#
Journal of Innovation & Knowledge,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(3), P. 100525 - 100525
Published: July 1, 2024
This
study
examines
the
impact
of
digital
integration
on
environmental
sustainability
European
companies
from
2016
to
2022,
focusing
emissions
reduction,
innovation,
and
resource
efficiency.
Using
a
two-stage
system
generalized
method
moments
(GMM)
model
quantile
regression
with
instrumental
variables
panel
data,
we
investigate
how
technologies
influence
corporate
practices.
Descriptive
statistics
reveal
significant
variation
in
technology
adoption
performance
among
22
countries
studied.
Pearson's
correlation
matrix
variance
inflation
factor
analyses
confirm
absence
multicollinearity
variables.
The
empirical
results
GMM
demonstrate
that
positively
affects
These
findings
are
consistent
across
different
quantiles,
indicating
benefits
regardless
their
initial
levels.
However,
is
more
pronounced
for
lower
performance.
Hansen
test
validates
instruments
used,
second-order
serial
supports
robustness
our
estimations.
positive
relationship
between
past
current
underscores
dynamic
nature
Our
highlights
crucial
role
promoting
sustainable
business
practices
offers
implications
policymakers
managers.
Companies
encouraged
assess
footprints,
invest
technologies,
adopt
green
innovations.
Policymakers
should
support
development
industries
facilitate
into
traditional
sectors
enhance
overall
sustainability.
contribute
understanding
transformation
can
drive
sustainability,
providing
foundation
future
research
intersection
Resources Policy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
89, P. 104514 - 104514
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
depletion
of
fossil
fuels
and
the
new
EU
climate
policy
goals
to
achieve
a
zero-emission
economy
after
2050
encourage
highly
polluting
companies
increase
efficiency
energy
conversion
from
non-renewable
sources,
develop
renewable
sources
implement
resource
management
systems
in
production.
Studying
relationship
between
environmental
performance
financial
firms
is
particularly
important
times
Covid-19
pandemic,
as
companies'
decisions
limit
or
continue
green
investments
low-emission
transformation
may
impact
access
external
financing
sources.
aim
this
study
identify
shape
carbon
results
heavily
enterprises
context
assess
pandemic
on
considered
relationship.
For
panel
sample
Polish
representing
industries
with
manufacturing
plants
covered
by
ETS
2009–2021,
third-degree
polynomial
describing
was
estimated.
A
U-shaped
identified
emission
intensity
return
sales
assets,
which
can
be
explained
'too-little-of-a-good-thing'
effect.
Increase
share
production
structure
significantly
reduces
firms'
profitability,
relatively
high
costs
associated
development
changing
legal
regulations
regarding
type
investment.
It
has
been
shown
that
achieved
lower
profits
assets
compared
during
pandemic.
scale
allocation
free
allowances
previous
years,
combined
allowance
prices
under
influence
shocks
generated
had
negative
profitability
companies.
modelling
provide
information
managers
who,
based
them,
make
more
informed
use
natural
resources
involvement
aimed
at
cleaner
technologies
energy.
Mathematical Biosciences & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(2), P. 2254 - 2281
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
<abstract>
<p>In
the
context
of
accelerated
development
digital
economy,
whether
enterprises
can
drive
green
total
factor
productivity
(GTFP)
through
technology
has
become
key
to
promoting
high-quality
economy
and
achieving
goal
"dual-carbon",
However,
relationship
between
transformation
GTFP
is
still
controversial
in
existing
studies.
Based
on
data
150
listed
companies
China's
A-share
energy
industry
from
2011
2021,
this
study
empirically
analyzes
impact
using
a
fixed-effect
model.
The
shows
an
inverted
U-shaped
nonlinear
effect
enterprises'
GTFP,
conclusion
holds
after
series
robustness
tests.
Mechanism
analysis
that
enterprise
investment
efficiency
labour
allocation
play
significant
mediating
role
above
relationship,
which
mainly
stems
influence
efficiency.
Heterogeneity
finds
more
large-scale
enterprises,
new
central
western
regions.
study's
findings
provide
important
insights
for
promote
realize
industry.</p>
</abstract>
Energy Sustainability and Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Sept. 15, 2023
Abstract
Background
The
Republic
of
Serbia
(RS)
is
strategically
oriented
towards
sustainable
development,
but
the
implementation
thereof
faces
different
limitations
and
problems.
RS
emits
substantial
pollution
caused
by
fossil
fuels,
from
agricultural
sector
characterized
inefficient
use
energy
intensive
fertilizers.
Bearing
in
mind
significant
capacities
orientation
rural
a
special
green
transformation
must
be
implemented
this
domain.
Taking
into
account
specificities
tradition,
introduction
circularity
concept
can
considered
most
acceptable.
Research
on
readiness
for
transition
to
areas
has
not
been
conducted;
therefore,
goal
paper
develop
assessing
capacity
circularity.
This
study
first
scientific
proposal
that
aims
provide
input
policymakers,
thus
contributing
creation
new
identity
RS,
whose
development
based
principles
sustainability.
Methods
was
conducted
as
conceptual
research,
with
objective
examining
an
undiscovered
phenomenon
without
empirical
evidence
incorporating
targeted
framework,
while
providing
solution
model
interdisciplinary
approach—the
application
qualitative
quantitative
methods
(aggregation
composite
indicators
Delphi
method).
Results
Paper
results
summarized
follows:
(a)
analysis
policy
framework
related
(which
shows
regulation
insufficient
or
non-existent,
so
research
at
stage
necessary
only
possible);
(b)
questionnaire;
(c)
original
set
measuring
(derived
questionnaire);
(d)
index
agriculture
(based
indicators);
(e)
monitoring
implementation.
Conclusions
main
findings
presented
could
beneficial
countries
early
stages
introducing
circularity,
having
both
low
high
potential.
With
slight
modifications,
they
also
applied
other
economic
activities.
International Journal of e-Collaboration,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(1), P. 1 - 18
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
As
global
economic
integration
advances,
enterprises—particularly
in
resource-intensive
sectors—face
growing
complexities
and
inefficiencies.
This
study
explores
the
impact
of
financial
sharing
models
on
cost
savings
performance
energy
companies.
Using
a
quantitative
research
design,
data
were
collected
from
ten
electric
power
companies
that
adopted
model
2016,
covering
2011
to
2020.
The
analysis
focused
key
indicators
(KPIs),
including
return
assets
(ROA),
equity
(ROE),
net
profit
margin
(ROS),
total
asset
turnover
(ATO),
accounts
receivable
(ARTR),
cash
(CFTR),
sustainable
growth
rate
(SGR),
enterprise
value
(EV).
These
metrics
assessed
operational
efficiency
performance.
Statistical
methods
compared
average
values
these
before
after
implementation,
revealing
significant
improvements.
findings
indicate
enhance
support
development
Land Degradation and Development,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Effective
natural
resource
management
is
essential
for
balancing
economic
growth
with
environmental
sustainability,
especially
in
resource‐intensive
industries.
This
study
addresses
critical
issues
management,
a
particular
focus
on
the
mining
industry.
It
incorporates
digitalization
and
supply
chain
distribution
within
framework
of
circular
economy
to
achieve
mitigate
land
degradation,
realize
benefits.
In
response
challenges
posed
by
climate
change,
scarcity,
has
emerged
as
key
objective,
particularly
sectors
like
mining.
The
primary
research
question
aims
identify
criteria
strategies
that
effectively
support
transition
approach
operations.
To
investigate
this,
employed
fuzzy
analytical
hierarchy
process
(FAHP)
method
assess
various
sub‐criteria.
Subsequently,
technique
order
preference
similarity
ideal
solution
(FTOPSIS)
was
applied
rank
strategies,
offering
comprehensive
analysis
this
decision‐making
challenge.
FAHP
indicates
efficiency
most
crucial
criterion,
followed
digital
integration
top
priorities.
Additionally,
FTOPSIS
shows
recovery
systems,
green
logistics,
product
design
fostering
sector.
These
findings
give
important
guidance
policymakers
industry
leaders.
They
help
creating
sustainable
specifically
Through
these
stakeholders
can
both
environmental,
economic,
social
advantages.
