Sustainability, Volume 17, Issue 19

Previous research has placed social innovation as a static outcome or single concept, thereby not effectively capturing the dynamism of innovation over time and changes in its purpose. This study attempts to develop an analytical framework which adop...

Higher education institutions play a critical role in the transition to a low-carbon future due to their research capacity and societal influence. Accordingly, the calculation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the prioritization of mitigation str...

With the rapid economic and social development and the increasingly severe water shortage situation, the sustainable utilization of unconventional water resources is of great significance. As one of the “second water sources”, the full ut...

Social impact assessment (SIA) is a key tool for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within project contexts. Originating largely from international practice, SIA requires localization to fit national conditions. This research examines...

This study aims to explore the role of government environmental auditing in promoting China’s coordinated goals of “pollution reduction, carbon mitigation, ecological expansion, and growth.” By analyzing 1959 panel data from 227 pre...

Against the backdrop of China’s “dual carbon” strategy (carbon peaking and carbon neutrality), provincial-level carbon emission research is crucial for the implementation of related policies. However, existing studies insufficiently...

This study investigates the role of Modern Management Accounting (MMA)—which integrates Strategic Management Accounting (SMA) and Strategic Customer Knowledge (SCK)—in driving Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA) and Business Sustainab...

This study investigates the use of wheat straw ash (WSA) as a sustainable supplementary cementitious material, focusing on its mechanical performance optimization and environmental implications. WSA (ASTM C618, Class F), produced via controlled calci...

Under the framework of the “dual carbon” goals, promoting the coordinated development of carbon emission efficiency, carbon sink capacity, and high-quality growth has become a critical issue for regional sustainability. Using panel data f...

Digital connectivity depends not only on infrastructure, but also on the material devices used to access networks. This study examines electronic devices’ availability and prices in Saint-Louis, a mid-sized Senegalese city, to address the lack...

This study investigates the impact of servant leadership on employee performance in mobile telecommunications providers, emphasizing the mediating role of organizational trust and its implications for organizational sustainability. Leadership effecti...

In light of escalating global environmental deterioration, studies on pro-environmental intention and behaviour with the ultimate goal of identifying contributing factors to minimise environmental issues are common. Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)...

The transition from soft to hard law is reshaping global agri-food governance, particularly in relation to sustainability and corporate responsibility. This article analyzes this shift by examining two regulatory approaches: voluntary instruments suc...

This paper presents the results of research on the selective separation of palladium, platinum, and rhodium from waste solutions using commercial organic extractants such as Mextral 63H and trioctylamine. The research was carried out on a real waste...

This study examined the application of rhyolite filler in agroecological farming systems in the Fourth Colony of Italian Immigration (Quarta Colônia de Imigração Italiana), Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The aim was to explore sustain...

This study examines green investment and emission reduction strategies in a two-tier supply chain under dual-carbon regulation that combines a carbon tax with a cap-and-trade mechanism. A multi-stage dynamic game model is developed, in which the manu...

Interest in consumer behavior regarding agri-food products is growing, particularly in the context of sustainable and local consumption. This study examines consumer perceptions of certified mountain products in Romania, with a specific focus on cow&...

Tourism villages represent a key breakthrough for achieving rural revitalization and integrated urban–rural development. By analyzing the spatial patterns of tourism villages in the Great Mount Huang district and their influencing factors, this...

Background: Scientific literature highlights that practitioners and policymakers in social and educational fields can contribute to the inclusion and empowerment of vulnerable groups when developing actions grounded in scientific evidence of social i...

Modern research laboratories are constantly evolving to meet the growing demands for precision, quality, and flexibility in scientific work. The modernization of existing experimental test benches plays a crucial role in improving efficiency, optimiz...

This paper investigates how renewable electricity production, energy consumption, and economic openness influence economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries from 2008 to 2023. Using annual panel data for six countries—Saudi...

Urban traffic congestion is a significant challenge faced by cities globally, resulting in delays, increased emissions, and diminished quality of life. This study introduces an innovative traffic load-balancing algorithm developed as part of the IN2C...

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management has global relevance, yet its effects differ across contexts. In Korea, with concentrated ownership, family-controlled conglomerates, and evolving governance norms, the ESG–firm performance...

Steel production is a major contributor to resource use and greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for nearly 8% of global CO₂ emissions, with structural steel accounting for more than half of this share. As the construction sector moves toward decarbo...

Landscapes are vital systems where ecological, cultural, perceptual, and socio-economic values meet, making their quality assessment essential for sustainable development. Landscape Quality (LQ), shaped by the interaction of natural processes and hum...

Population growth drives increasing energy demands, agricultural production, and organic waste generation. The organic waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and increasing landfill burdens, highlighting the need for novel closed-loop technolo...

This study examines the key factors influencing the quality of distance learning in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period when online learning became the dominant mode of education. Using a descriptive method and a 26-item questionn...

This study takes the environmental protection tax (EPT) implemented in China in 2018 as the policy background and systematically examines the impact mechanism and boundary conditions of EPT on the market value of listed companies in the polluting ind...

Family business, which represents a significant segment of the global economy, combines family values with business activities. Building a strategy for sustainability in family businesses is a crucial factor for their long-term stability, development...

Agroecological transition toward stronger sustainability demands systemic changes in various domains across farms, agroecosystem landscapes, and broader food systems. Business model innovation plays a critical enabling role, by aligning farming syste...

Considering not only financial indicators but also ESG scores in assessing success provides an integrated approach in the performance evaluation of companies. The aim of this study is to analyze the performance of companies that are listed in the sus...

Corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting is increasingly envisioned as evidence of accountability in the energy transition, yet persistent gaps remain between commitments and practices. This study applied the Global Reporting I...

Promoting economic prosperity, social justice, and ecological sustainability requires the rapid decarbonization of our global energy system in favor of renewable sources of energy. Recent news analysis estimates that 15% of counties across the US hav...

Corporate transparency is vital for sustainable governance. However, detecting financial misstatements remains challenging due to their rarity and resulting class imbalance. Using financial statement data from Korean firms, this study develops an int...

Ecological parks in Brazil are facing financial difficulties due to a disputed public budget for their administration. In this context, the environmental valuation of Brasília National Park is important for the development of financing instrum...

Dew is an important water source for natural organisms in arid and semi-arid areas, playing a crucial role in maintaining the stability and sustainability of desert ecosystems. Effectively estimating dew quantity and its long-term changes remains a c...

In socio-ecological systems, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives play a critical role in enhancing forest multifunctionality, including climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation. However, corporate integration and di...

Climate change is not only a technical and environmental challenge but also an emotional and psychological one that affects public engagement, policy acceptance, and long-term sustainability. This study presents a conceptual framework based on the K&...

Wind turbine blade damage detection is crucial for advancing wind energy as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Existing methods based on image processing technologies face challenges such as limited adaptability to complex environments, trade...

Exploring the factors and mechanisms influencing farmers’ participation behavior in formal financial markets is of great significance for improving the rural financial service system and comprehensively promoting the development of rural inclus...

Maintaining functional rural community water supply is a persistent challenge across Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Liberia. This study examined the determinants of hand pump functionality in Liberia using a comprehensive dataset from the Liberi...

Manure-based anaerobic digestion (AD) systems serve multiple functions, including waste treatment, energy recovery, and nutrient cycling. However, they also entail additional energy consumption and pollutant emissions. Life cycle assessment (LCA) met...

Air pollution has become a significant concern for human health, especially in developing countries. Among Primary Pollutants, particulate matter 2.5 (${\mathrm{PM}}_{2.5}$), refers to airborne particles which have a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less, and has beco...

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) communications have proliferated across Fortune 500 companies, yet no validated frameworks exist for systematically distinguishing authentic from superficial positioning. This study develops and validates t...

Knowledge gaps in the context of agriculture contribute to mistrust and negative worldviews of the animal agriculture sector. The purpose of this quasi-experimental survey study was to quantify the perceived connection of participants to food product...

Artificial light at night (ALAN) is now considered as a driver of evolution, possibly harmful to biodiversity, which constitutes a threat to the terrestrial and marine environment, and as such falls under Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 14 and 1...

Amid the increasing frequency and severity of major disasters, the rapid spread of online misinformation poses substantial risks to public safety, effective crisis management, and long-term societal sustainability. Current methods for managing disast...

Aggregate masonry buildings in historic urban centers constitute tangible testimony of collective identity and historical continuity. They encompass both simple terraced configurations and more intricate clusters, which are inherently vulnerable to e...

This paper utilizes unique high-frequency, daily electricity consumption data across economic sectors to examine the impact of monetary policy shocks on economic output, with a particular focus on the network spillover effects and sectoral heterogene...

Metro stations serve as critical hubs for passenger gathering and scattering. Under disturbing scenarios, a station’s ability to respond to disturbances, named resilience, fundamentally governs the operational stability, sustainability and emer...