Environmental sustainability
Research conducted by Szechenyi Istvan University in Hungary has shed light on the crucial role of green employee behavior in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that engage in manufacturing. The study found that SMEs' implementation of environmental strategies can significantly reduce environmental damage and promote sustainability. Furthermore, the research
Environmental sustainability
Novata, a leading provider of sustainability management solutions, has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to leverage the tech giant's Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft Fabric. This strategic partnership aims to unlock new efficiencies and capabilities in Novata's sustainability solutions, data management, and reporting processes for businesses
Environmental sustainability
In a groundbreaking study published in Applied Soft Computing, researchers at the University of Tehran have introduced a novel scenario-based multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) model to evaluate suppliers in project-driven supply chains from a sustainable circular perspective. The model incorporates interval-valued fuzzy soft stochastic sets (IVFSSSs) to tackle uncertainty and the
Environmental sustainability
A new study on sustainability research has revealed the complex factors influencing the adoption of green supply chain management (GSCM) in Indonesian logistics companies. The qualitative study, conducted by researchers from Bina Nusantara University, identified high costs, regulatory limitations, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of shared understanding among stakeholders as
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong University in Shaanxi, People's Republic of China, have conducted a study on the impact of supply chain sustainability on firm market competitiveness. The study, which analyzed data from A-share listed companies from 2012 to 2022, found that supply chain sustainability significantly enhances
Environmental sustainability
Research findings on sustainable supply chain network design for perishable products have been presented in a new study. The study proposes a novel axis-shift robust method combined with an enhanced p-robust optimisation framework to manage uncertainties in supply chain operations. This approach allows retailers to transfer products within the network
Environmental sustainability
Alpharetta-based SouthEast Computer Recyclers, a certified leader in electronics recycling and data security, has introduced an IT asset buyback program aimed at helping businesses and organizations achieve their environmental goals and unlock hidden value from retired, surplus, or obsolete equipment. The program utilizes a four-pillared process prioritizing protection, recovery, sustainability,
Environmental sustainability
Alessandra Carreon, a renowned expert in environmental sustainability and clean energy, has been appointed as Michigan's new chief climate officer by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). In this capacity, Carreon will oversee the state's Office of Climate and Energy (OCE), driving
Environmental sustainability
A recent study by researchers at Getulio Vargas Foundation has shed light on the sustainability efforts of multinational companies (MNCs) in the electronics sector. The study, published in the Internext: Revista Eletronica de Negocios Internacionais journal, analyzed the corporate sustainability reports of 43 MNCs in the computers and semiconductor industries.
Environmental sustainability
A recent study conducted by the University of Wuppertal, Germany, has shed light on the crucial role businesses play in the sustainability transformation, particularly in the creation of explicit positions for sustainability managers. The research analyzes task descriptions in job ads for sustainability managers in German commercial enterprises, reconstructing a
Environmental sustainability
Conscientious brands are driving sustainable consumption, as research from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the City University of Macau explores how these brands influence consumers' sustainable actions. The study, which included two online experiments involving over 500 participants, found that deep claims are more effective in raising consumer
Environmental sustainability
A recent study in the International Journal of Pharmacy Practice has emphasized the need for environmental sustainability in respiratory care. The research, led by the Scottish Government, found that approximately 3% of the carbon footprint of NHS Scotland is attributed to the use of pressurized metered dose inhalers, which have
