Economic Performance, Environmental Protection and Social Progress: A Cluster Analysis Comparison towards Sustainable Development

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(12), P. 5049 - 5049

Published: June 13, 2024

Sustainable development monitoring reveals the extent to which local and national territories are progressing towards sustainability goals. This study considered 105 indicators associated with Equitable Wellbeing (BES) framework 139 Development Goals (SDGs), using multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) cluster compare regional performance across Italian territory in 2022. At SDG level, Lombardia exhibited highest performance, while provinces of Trento Bolzano led at BES level. The results were further analyzed respect geographic macro-areas three dimensions sustainability, via separate analyses comparing results. Northeast regions emerged as top performers, comparable was shown by center northwest. a sustainable innovation model, alongside territorial cooperation synergy between specificities, may generate competitive advantages, especially when combined resources skills an international profile.

Language: Английский

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Methodology for Stakeholder Prioritization in the Context of Digital Transformation and Society 5.0

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(13), P. 5317 - 5317

Published: June 21, 2024

This paper addresses a pragmatic and well-articulated qualitative methodology for the identification, prioritization, consultation of stakeholder groups higher education institution as key element organization in context digital transformation Industry 5.0. First, identification phase required technological surveillance competitive intelligence, which allowed defining organization’s stakeholders their characteristics. Then, prioritization was performed to determine that potentially will have greatest impact on achieving institution’s strategic objectives targets Sustainable Development Goals prioritized by institution, those who be most affected (positively or negatively) HEI activities. Finally, different methods tools were used consulting internal external stakeholders, according type relationship with each group, understanding perceptions issues such gender equity, mental health, regenerative economy, diversity training. The results are then presented terms organizational context, where concept group defined dynamics selected HEI; include students, employees, academic research sector, public business social community, archdiocese diocese, alumni, donors, benefactors. approach enabled became priority university’s actions towards future. Although is mainly qualitative, can represent high degree subjectivity, exercise provides organizations inputs decision making aligned needs expectations. Using help experience structural changes reflected improved alignment, understanding, satisfaction stakeholders’ expectations needs, enhancement reputation, risk conflict mitigation, consolidation long-term healthy trustworthy relationships, Society 5.0, human-centered solutions expected.

Language: Английский

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The Role of Ownership Structure in the Relationship Between Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices and Financial Reporting Quality: Evidence from China

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(23), P. 10687 - 10687

Published: Dec. 5, 2024

This study examines the relationship between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, financial reporting quality, ownership structure in Chinese listed companies, based on a panel dataset of 1841 firm-year observations from 2016 to 2020. Using three types regression analyses, finds positive ESG performance quality. Notably, this quality is evident only for state-owned enterprises (SOEs), while no significant observed private firms (non-SOEs). When disaggregated into its sub-dimensions, environmental shows with SOEs, found social performance. contributes literature by providing empirical evidence practices focus role shaping an emerging market government-led sustainability initiatives. The findings reveal differences integration considerations structure, highlighting prominent SOEs promoting sustainable business enhancing transparency.

Language: Английский

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Airport Service Providers in Support of SDGs

Businesses, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(3), P. 371 - 388

Published: Aug. 16, 2024

This pilot study investigates the contributions of an airport service provider from Romania specializing in ground handling, operations, and passenger services towards achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recognizing critical role providers aviation ecosystem, this research focuses on how operational practices can be optimized to support sustainability objectives. It also reveals businesses leverage achievements internal policies that would fit under, support, SDGs. The covers operations at several airports across country. Through a series qualitative questionnaires interviews with employees, identifies best challenges aligning underscores importance collaboration between providers, authorities, regulatory bodies achieve sustainable outcomes. By providing practical recommendations framework for aims guide contributing global agenda, demonstrating potential meaningful impact sector.

Language: Английский

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Analyzing the Impact of a Structured LLM Workshop in Different Education Levels

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(14), P. 6280 - 6280

Published: July 18, 2024

An observation on the current state of teaching large language models (LLMs) in education is made. The problem lacking a structural approach defined. A methodology created order to serve as basis workshop students with different types backgrounds correct use LLMs and their capabilities. plan created; instructions materials are presented. practical experiment has been conducted by dividing into teams guiding them create small project. Different used for purposes creating fictional story, images relating very simple HTML, JS, CSS code. Participants given requirements that consider limitations LLMs, approaches creatively solving arising issues due observed. students’ projects hosted web, so they can see results work. They opportunity motivation future development. survey distributed all participating students. analyzed from angles conclusions made effectiveness completing its goal defined problem.

Language: Английский

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Mapping Drivers, Barriers, and Trends in Renewable Energy Sources in Universities: A Connection Based on the SDGs

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(15), P. 6583 - 6583

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Universities play a pivotal role in modern society and must lead the way achieving energy efficiency, directly contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Like small towns resource consumption population mobility, many universities research centers face significant challenges transitioning renewable electricity systems. This study aims (i) map current scientific literature on sources used by universities; (ii) discuss drivers, barriers, trends of implementing energy; (iii) establish connection with SDGs. More specifically, authors conducted systematic review based three stages: data collection, bibliometric analysis, content analysis. Forty-two articles were obtained defined as studied sample. The findings this illuminate critical themes, leading countries adoption, prevalent sources, shedding light primary shaping discourse. Wind solar exhibit notable growth trajectory, offering environmentally friendly alternatives compared conventional sources. Furthermore, it is essential highlight that distribution documents sample uneven, predominant concentration European countries. Additionally, identifies field’s key emergent trends. theoretical contributions encompass comprehensive compilation discernible trajectories, strategies navigate obstacles. In practical terms, work offers valuable insights for selection stakeholder engagement, facilitating informed decision-making processes. article’s novelty lies its holistic examination adoption university settings, providing overview landscape actionable stakeholders seeking sustainable solutions within these institutions. aligns multiple SDGs, including Goal 7 (Affordable Clean Energy), 11 (Sustainable Cities Communities), 13 (Climate Action), underscoring driving development.

Language: Английский

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NEW ECONOMETRIC MODEL OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUANTIFYING THE IMPACT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SDG9 IN THE EUROPEAN CONTEXT

Journal of Financial Studies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(17), P. 71 - 90

Published: Nov. 10, 2024

In the context of European integration, sustainable economic development in Union is a strategic priority. recent years, has made progress towards objectives, reflecting commitment to growth that respects principles environmental protection, social equity and efficiency. The plays an important role shaping policies initiatives through legislation, directives financial funds aimed at both protecting environment stimulating innovation competitiveness. We aim analyse level innovative sustainability economy relation dimension using econometric model. methods used consist literature survey, database consolidation modelling. model shows taxes raw material consumption have negative impact on GDP per capita short run, while technological innovation, measured by number patents R&D personnel, contributes significantly development, underlining need for long-term investment human capital green technologies support competitiveness economies. results study will lead formulation public regarding implementation Sustainable Development Goal 9.

Language: Английский

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