Advancing Sustainable Engineering Practices In Industrial Parks: A Pathway to Achieving SDG 12 and SDG 13 in Thailand
Journal of Lifestyle and SDGs Review,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
5(1), С. e04134 - e04134
Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2025
Objective:
This
study
explores
the
factors
influencing
sustainable
engineering
practices
(SEP)
and
their
impact
on
sustainability
outcomes
(SO)
within
Thailand’s
industrial
parks,
aligning
with
United
Nations
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs).
Theoretical
Framework:
The
draws
Sustainability
Theory,
Industrial
Ecology,
Stakeholder
Theory
to
analyze
interconnected
roles
of
Barriers
(BS),
SEP,
Collaborative
Practices
(CP),
Engagement
(SE),
Resource
Efficiency
(RE),
Operational
(OS)
in
driving
outcomes.
Method:
A
mixed-methods
approach
was
employed,
integrating
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(SEM)
survey
data
from
1,027
participants
across
171
factories
qualitative
insights
in-depth
interviews
17
key
informants,
including
policymakers,
park
administrators,
managers.
Results
Discussion:
Quantitative
findings
indicate
that
BS
significantly
influences
SEP
mediates
effects
RE,
OS,
CP,
SE,
collectively
enhancing
SO.
efficiency
stakeholder
engagement
emerged
as
critical
drivers
Qualitative
highlighted
systemic
barriers
such
financial
constraints,
technical
knowledge
gaps,
regional
disparities
resource
availability.
practices,
leadership
commitment,
participatory
decision-making
were
identified
vital
enablers
practices.
Research
Implications:
emphasizes
transparent
policies,
incentives,
capacity-building
initiatives
overcome
contextual
challenges
promote
parks.
Originality/Value:
integrates
quantitative
methods
aligns
SDGs,
particularly
SDG
12
(Responsible
Consumption
Production)
13
(Climate
Action),
offering
a
comprehensive
framework
for
advancing
developing
contexts.
Язык: Английский
Energy–Economy–Carbon Emissions: Impacts of Energy Infrastructure Investments in Pakistan Under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(23), С. 10191 - 10191
Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2024
Energy–economy–environment
sustainability
is
critical
in
shaping
energy
policies,
especially
developing
countries
facing
shortages.
Investment
infrastructure,
such
as
under
the
China–Pakistan
Economic
Corridor
(CPEC),
provides
an
opportunity
to
explore
how
investments
impact
economic
growth,
environmental
quality,
and
security.
This
study
examines
energy,
economic,
effects
of
CPEC’s
Pakistan,
covering
a
range
power
sources,
including
coal,
hydro,
solar,
wind,
nuclear
energy.
Utilizing
data
from
31
CPEC
projects
employing
GTAP-E-Power
model,
this
research
assesses
these
impacts
through
seven
scenarios,
comprehensively
analyzing
heterogeneity
different
sources.
Our
findings
reveal
that
while
all
types
infrastructure
contribute
increasing
share
zero-emissions
electricity
49.1%
reducing
CO2
emissions
by
18.61
million
tons,
vary
significantly
source.
The
suggests
it
crucial
prioritize
renewable
addressing
immediate
shortages
balance
growth
with
sustainability.
Policymakers
should
also
consider
potential
inter-sectoral
substitution
when
applying
significant
shocks
specific
sectors.
analysis
informs
future
investment
decisions
offers
insights
for
other
Belt
Road
Initiative
(BRI)
aiming
optimize
their
strategies
sustainable
development.
Язык: Английский