Environmental sustainability
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have detailed new data on the sustainability of aviation fuels, suggesting that sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) can significantly reduce the sector's carbon emissions. The researchers found that the methanol pathway is a promising synthesis-based route for producing SAF,
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Blekinge Institute of Technology have called for greater consistency and clarity in the corporate sustainability literature, particularly when it comes to employee sustainability change agents. A systematic literature review found that various terms are used to label individuals who support sustainability, ranging from change agent to intrapreneur, with
Environmental sustainability
A recent study on sustainability research has shed light on the charitable giving practices of Korean game companies. The research, conducted by Sejong University, found that these companies tend to donate less to charity compared to other industries. However, the study also discovered a positive association between charitable donations and
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Zhejiang University have made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing that the educational background of executives significantly influences a company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure. The study, which has been peer-reviewed, suggests that the level of education received by executives affects the level of corporate disclosure, particularly
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Dong-Eui University are exploring the potential of energy simulation in building sustainability, with a focus on the energy efficiency of buildings. Their study, which involved utilizing ChatGPT to enhance occupancy rate predictions, has shown promising results in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and operating sustainable buildings. The research has
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at the University of East London have made a significant breakthrough in sustainability research, developing a carbon-negative bio-concrete technology. The innovative technology uses bacteria to synthesize limestone, eliminating the need for high-temperature lime calcination and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The bio-concrete has the potential to contribute to addressing the
Environmental sustainability
A recent study by researchers at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan has highlighted the potential of 3D printing technology to transform the construction industry. The study, which evaluated the impact of 3D printing on sustainable construction, found that this technology can enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and utilize sustainable materials. The researchers
Environmental sustainability
Recent research conducted by investigators has shed new light on the relationship between green customer orientation, green competitive orientation, innovative climate, and knowledge management practices and their impact on organizational green manufacturing practices. The study, which involved data collection from 507 Chinese manufacturing small and medium enterprises, found that organizations
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from Ho Technical University conducted a study to examine the impact of sustainable environmental management practices (SEMPs) on the financial performance (FP) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana. The study, published in the Discover Global Society journal, found that biodiversity management and sustainable waste management significantly enhance
Environmental sustainability
Research on sustainability has revealed that business control systems have a significant positive impact on the performance of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. A recent study conducted in the Ilorin metropolitan area, Kwara State, found that administrative control variables, such as belief, values, and norms, have a substantial
Environmental sustainability
A new study on sustainability research by Transilvania University highlights the interest of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in collaborative actions as a response to recent crises. The study provides complex insights into the application of collaborative practices for sustainability, moderating the relationship between the age of analyzed SMEs and
Environmental sustainability
A study published in the International Journal of Business Communication has found that a new form of greenwashing, known as green polishing, can damage public support for sustainability campaigns. Green polishing refers to the misalignment between corporate social responsibility communication and actions, which can lead to consumers perceiving companies as
