Introducing the New ESG‐Based Sustainability Uncertainty Index (ESGUI)
Sustainable Development,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2025
ABSTRACT
Rising
uncertainties
can
affect
countries'
sustainability
efforts.
Therefore,
this
study
develops
and
introduces
a
new
ESG‐based
uncertainty
index
(metric)
called
ESGUI
for
the
first
time.
This
is
necessary
to
better
analyze
how
based
on
ESG
(environmental,
social,
governance)
factors,
increasingly
prominent
in
modern
business
world,
are
reflected
investment
processes.
Accurate
risks
critical
investors
policymakers.
To
create
index,
we
employed
text
mining
techniques
Economist
Intelligence
Unit's
monthly
country
reports,
analyzing
frequency
of
ESG‐related
keywords
indicators.
Specifically,
world
was
integrated
into
25
countries
between
2002M11
2024M09.
The
index's
reliability
validated
through
vector
autoregression
model
cross‐referenced
with
control
variables
graphically.
findings
indicate
that
exhibits
significant
correlations
existing
measures
such
as
World
Uncertainty
Index
(WUI)
Economic
Policy
(EPU)
thus
evidencing
robustness.
will
help
policymakers
manage
uncertainties,
develop
sustainable
economic
policies,
evaluate
opportunities
more
effectively.
Язык: Английский
Impact of regional investment on the sustainable development goals: A group analysis of economic and territorial development
Sustainable Development,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2024
Abstract
The
European
Green
Deal
aims
at
increasing
the
sustainability
of
economic
sectors
to
mitigate
effects
climate
change.
Complementing
this
initiative,
Next
Generation
EU
(NGEU)
program,
whose
budget
will
exceed
800
billion
€
by
2026,
is
not
merely
a
recovery
plan
but
also
catalyst
for
green
technologies
and
sustainable
activities.
Within
framework,
Italy
stands
as
largest
beneficiary
funds.
present
study
explored
distribution
date
194.4
NGEU
funds
across
Italian
regions
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
that
have
received
most
significant
attention
result
funding.
Leveraging
multiple
comprehensive
datasets,
including
one
encompassing
more
than
306,706
measures
sub‐measures,
analysis
revealed
55.5
was
directed
towards
Italy's
“Green
Revolution
Ecological
Transition,”
with
further
104.1
allocated
(predominantly)
SDGs
7
9.
Moreover,
70.3
southern
(including
islands),
while
81.0
north.
Although
population
in
north
approximately
one‐third
larger
south,
on
per
capita
basis,
2930
south
significantly
greater
sum
3470
€.
Thus,
has
reduced
north–south
divide
terms.
Furthermore,
some
shown
satisfactory
performance,
despite
receiving
relatively
lower
allocation
“Made
Italy”
initiative
may
represent
strategic
approach
competitiveness
global
digital
markets
fostering
fraternity
among
regions.
research
offers
valuable
insights
into
regional
their
impact
development,
suggesting
territorial
gaps
be
mitigated
through
pragmatic,
community‐based
approach.
Язык: Английский
Sustainable Development at the Crossroads: Navigating Eco-Humanism and Eco-Modernism
Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 101018 - 101018
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Transformations in the European Gas Supply Network Due to the Russia–Ukraine Conflict
Energies,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(7), С. 1709 - 1709
Опубликована: Март 28, 2025
The
objective
of
this
paper
is
to
demonstrate
the
structural
characteristics
European
gas
supply
system
and
changes
in
its
network
structure
interaction
clustering
among
nodes
defined
as
countries,
following
outbreak
Russia–Ukraine
conflict.
methodology
relies
on
social
analysis,
which
employs
mathematics
graph
theory
examine
state
dynamics
given
structure.
impacts
identified
involve
reduced
reliance
Russian
gas,
a
considerable
reduction
strength
centrality
Russia
Germany,
higher
dispersion
flows,
largely
due
increased
import
LNG
flows.
After
conflict
outbreak,
countries
such
Italy,
Austria,
Slovak
Republic,
Hungary
retained
their
high
influential
position,
terms
PageRank
centrality,
while
Balkan
together
with
Middle
East
suppliers
(Turkey
Iran),
formed
common
group
Russia.
estimated
stress
challenges
posed
EU
enhance
connectivity
infrastructure
investments
explore
alternative
ways
support
objectives
strategic
autonomy,
promoting
resilience
path
toward
carbon-free
transition.
Язык: Английский
The Feminisation of Poverty in European Union Countries—Myth or Reality?
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(17), С. 7594 - 7594
Опубликована: Сен. 2, 2024
The
feminisation
of
poverty
is
a
complex,
multidimensional
phenomenon
related
to
gender
inequality
in
various
aspects
life.
Women
are
disproportionately
affected
by
the
pay
gap,
unequal
intra-household
resource
distribution,
unpaid
domestic
work,
caregiving
responsibilities,
single
motherhood,
employment
or
educational
barriers,
violence,
discrimination,
and
period
poverty.
Combating
among
main
goals
2030
Agenda
for
Sustainable
Development
adopted
United
Nations
General
Assembly
on
25
September
2015,
their
great
importance
further
highlighted
preamble
resolution
outlining
plan
transform
our
world
2030.
This
study
uses
SDG
indicators
from
Eurostat
database
assess
EU-27
member
states
2020
based
selected
diagnostic
characteristics
mainly
1
5;
they
also
other
due
cross-cutting
nature
topic.
were
transformed
reflect
gaps
afterwards
unitised
with
veto
threshold
indicating
balance.
These
then
used
calculate
synthetic
taxonomic
measure,
allowing
linear
ordering
classification
countries
levels.
confirmed
significant
EU-27,
few
showing
masculinisation.
High
was
observed
both
emerging
advanced
economies.
Язык: Английский
Do ICT and green technology matter in sustainable development goals?
Sustainable Development,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 18, 2024
Abstract
The
desire
for
development
in
developed
and
developing
countries
has
caused
difficulties
realizing
environmental
goals.
For
this
reason,
initiatives
such
as
Sustainable
Development
Goals
have
been
taken
to
balance
economic
growth
Recent
research
from
a
sustainable
perspective
shown
that
skilled
human
capital,
green
technology,
ICT
play
an
essential
role
the
management
of
natural
resources.
In
context,
present
study
aims
reveal
impact
resource
rent,
complexity,
development,
technological
innovation,
on
ecological
footprint.
It
also
focuses
moderating
innovation
relationship
between
rent
findings
show
resources
are
causes
degradation
G7
countries,
whereas
improve
quality.
discovered
countries.
E7
complexity
increase
degradation,
ICT,
contribute
Causality
similar
both
country
groups.
synergies
SDG‐4
SDG‐13
can
help
achieve
climate
action
sustainably
effectively.
Moreover,
achieving
SDG
13
requires
interactive
policies
SDG‐12
SDG‐17.
Achieving
SDG‐8
SDG‐17
targets
combating
change.
Язык: Английский
Determinants of the Implementation of a Circular Economy Model in the Tire Sector in Poland
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(24), С. 11167 - 11167
Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2024
This
work
discusses
the
drivers
and
barriers
(legal,
chemical,
biological,
technical)
related
to
implementing
a
circular
economy
model
in
tire
sector
Poland.
The
aim
of
this
was
identify
prioritize
key
factors
determining
implementation
business
model,
both
among
manufacturers
recyclers.
analysis
aspects
facilitating
assessment
type
project
organizations
basis
for
identifying
most
important
development
eco-innovation
industry.
research
process
used
bibliometric
analysis,
empirical
based
on
questionnaire
in-depth
interviews
industry
employees,
opinions
experts
participating
group
interview.
Research
has
indicated
that
success
is
change
actual
practices.
basic
are
legal
requirements
an
organization’s
profit
associated
with
use
actions.
High
environmental
regulations
support
stimulating
eco-innovative
methods,
but
cases,
these
more
concern
recyclers
than
manufacturers.
study
identified
hierarchized
determinants
influencing
eco-innovations
Язык: Английский
Mapping Drivers, Barriers, and Trends in Renewable Energy Sources in Universities: A Connection Based on the SDGs
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(15), С. 6583 - 6583
Опубликована: Авг. 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.
Язык: Английский
The social impacts of circular economy: disclosing epistemological stances and methodological practices
Environment Development and Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 5, 2024
Abstract
The
essence
of
circular
economy
is
about
closing
the
loop
material
flows
by
reducing,
reusing,
recovering
and
recycling,
ensuring
economic
prosperity
without
any
detriment
for
environment.
However,
few
information
available
contribution
systems
to
social
dimension
sustainability
(such
as
well-being,
quality
life),
how
these
aspects
are
evaluated
why
they
deemed
important.
purpose
this
study
review
those
scientific
studies
that
dealt
with
evaluations
highlight
new
aspects:
not
only
which
most
applied
methodologies,
impact
categories
indicators
mostly
taken
into
account,
but,
above
all,
diffused
epistemological
position
underlying
evaluation
circularity.
This
last
aspect
often
disregarded
but
utmost
importance
because
it
shapes
approaches
procedures
choice,
legitimate
justify
insights
provided:
indeed,
can
be
diverse
when
dealing
sciences,
multiparadigmatic
sciences.
To
best
our
knowledge,
no
have
so
far
emerged
directly
investigate
basis
impacts
within
economy.
A
systematic
hermeneutic
literature
has
been
led
through
a
two
steps
method.
first
step,
dedicated
search
acquisition,
consisted
in
standardized
replicable
process
called
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA).
In
second
phase,
conducted
on
selected
publications.
Among
42
reviewed,
7
papers
were
framed
post-positivism
paradigms,
while
83,3%
based
interpretivist
showing
difficult
find
consensus
quantification
methods
studies.
recurring
qualitative
relied
personal
interpretations,
perceptions
or
observations.
Язык: Английский