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Circular Economy, Environmental and Energy Management

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "C: Energy Economics and Policy".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 September 2024) | Viewed by 4582

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Prof. Dr. German Arana

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Faculty of Engineering, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), San Sebastian, Spain
Interests: environmental management; circular economy; sustainability
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Dr. Beñat Landeta

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Faculty of Engineering, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, Spain
Interests: environmental management; renewable energy; life cycle assessment; sustainability
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Dr. Iker Laskurain-Iturbe

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Faculty of Engineering, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), San Sebastian, Spain
Interests: environmental management systems; energy management systems; circular economy; sustainability; Industry 4.0

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The time has come to promote circular economy, environmental, and energy management in organizations due to the energy and climate crises we are in. From the European Commission and other public institutions, there are more and more policies aimed at minimizing dependence on external energy (fossil fuels) and resources to promote the more responsible use of resources. The main objective is to improve the energy and environmental management of companies by promoting the circular economy in all areas of the value chain. Within the circular economy, concepts such as digital product passports and green taxonomy, among others, are gaining momentum. In order to achieve the objectives set by different institutions in the fields of energy dependence, emissions, or environmental and circular economy management, it is necessary to continue working along these lines. In addition, it is increasingly important to differentiate between the energy consumption and environmental impacts of different products and companies. To this end, there are numerous management systems and eco-labels that help to reduce and differentiate between the energy and environmental impacts of products and/or organizations.

This Special Issue aims to present and disseminate the most recent advances related to the impact of the different tools that currently exist, as well as those that will arrive in the coming years, to help organizations improve their activities in the fields of energy consumption, environmental, and circular economy impacts. In addition, it is very important for customers, investors, and end users to be able to visualize and differentiate between different products and companies according to their energy, environmental, and circular economy impacts. Topics of interest for the publication include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Renewable energies.
  • Energy management systems (ISO 50001, etc.).
  • Energy communities.
  • Environmental management systems (ISO 14001, EMAS, etc.).
  • Circular economy.
  • Circular economy management systems (AFNOR XP X 30-901:2018, etc.).
  • Eco-labels.
  • Digital product passport.
  • Technologies that help to improve energy, environmental, and circular economy activity.

Prof. Dr. German Arana
Dr. Beñat Landeta
Dr. Iker Laskurain-Iturbe
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • energy
  • environment
  • circular economy
  • energy management
  • eco-labels
  • Industry 4.0 technologies

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Comparative Analysis of Domestic Production and Import of Hard Coal in Poland: Conclusions for Energy Policy and Competitiveness
by Izabela Jonek-Kowalska and Wieslaw Grebski
Energies 2024, 17(20), 5157; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17205157 - 16 Oct 2024
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In many energy policies, including Poland’s, environmental priorities clash with the issue of energy security. With these contradictions in mind, the main objective of the article is a comparative analysis of domestic production and imports of hard coal in Poland and the formulation [...] Read more.
In many energy policies, including Poland’s, environmental priorities clash with the issue of energy security. With these contradictions in mind, the main objective of the article is a comparative analysis of domestic production and imports of hard coal in Poland and the formulation of conclusions for energy policy and competitiveness. The analysis covers the years 2018–2023 and concerns three issues: the volume and directions of coal imports to Poland, the qualitative and price competitiveness of coal, and the possibility of substituting imported coal with domestic coal. The research used statistical analysis. Indicators of structure and dynamics as well as comparative analysis were also used. The analysis shows that the structure of coal importers to Poland is quite diverse and includes many geographic directions. However, until 2021, it was dominated by Russia, followed by Colombia, indicating a fairly homogeneous supply market and a continuing tendency to depend on a single importer. Analysis of qualitative competitiveness confirms the existence of balance and industrial resources whose quality parameters (sulfur content, ash content, and calorific value) are comparable to and better than those of imported coal. Polish hard coal can also compete with imported coal in terms of price. From 2021 to 2023, it was clearly cheaper than foreign coal. In the above circumstances, it is quite difficult to unequivocally assess the reasons for importing coal to Poland and to justify dependence on external suppliers. This is especially relevant since domestic mining in 2020–2023 remains stable (periodically even increasing), which does not indicate a decisive shift away from coal as an energy resource. Full article
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Can Energy-Consuming Rights Trading Policies Help to Curb Air Pollution? Evidence from China
by Mingguang Liu, Jue Zhang and Gaoyang Li
Energies 2024, 17(15), 3860; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17153860 - 5 Aug 2024
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Energy-consuming rights trading policies (ECRTPs) represent a significant institutional innovation for China aimed at achieving the dual control targets of total energy consumption and energy consumption intensity. However, the effectiveness of these policies in curbing air pollution remains uncertain. This study treats ECRTPs [...] Read more.
Energy-consuming rights trading policies (ECRTPs) represent a significant institutional innovation for China aimed at achieving the dual control targets of total energy consumption and energy consumption intensity. However, the effectiveness of these policies in curbing air pollution remains uncertain. This study treats ECRTPs as a quasi-natural experiment to empirically analyze their impact on air pollution, utilizing panel data encompassing 277 prefecture-level cities in China covering the period from 2011 to 2021. Analytical methods applied include a Difference-in-Differences model, a mediation effects model, and a triple differences model to explore the effects of ECRTPs on air pollution. The findings reveal that ECRTP can significantly suppress air pollution, and this conclusion remains valid even after conducting robustness tests. Mechanism analysis indicates that ECRTPs suppress air pollution by boosting energy efficiency, advancing industrial structure upgrading, and facilitating technological innovation. Further heterogeneous studies show that ECRTPs have a more pronounced inhibitory effect on air pollution in cities that are economically and socially developed, exhibit greater energy-saving potential, are characterized as resource-based cities, and serve as key regions for the prevention and control of air pollution. The research conclusion provides empirical evidence and policy implications for evaluating the environmental effects of ECRTPs and further improving China’s energy-consuming rights trading system, as well as offering references and guidance for other developing countries to put forward ECRTPs. Full article
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The Role of AI in Improving Environmental Sustainability: A Focus on Energy Management
by Naiara Uriarte-Gallastegi, Germán Arana-Landín, Beñat Landeta-Manzano and Iker Laskurain-Iturbe
Energies 2024, 17(3), 649; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030649 - 30 Jan 2024
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This research addresses the increasing importance of understanding how Artificial Intelligence can facilitate the transition of companies to a Circular Economy model. This study focuses on energy management, examining its impact on efficiency and emissions across a multi-case analysis of 18 projects in [...] Read more.
This research addresses the increasing importance of understanding how Artificial Intelligence can facilitate the transition of companies to a Circular Economy model. This study focuses on energy management, examining its impact on efficiency and emissions across a multi-case analysis of 18 projects in diverse sectors. The findings indicate that Artificial Intelligence positively influences both variables, with variations across applications and sectors. Notably, Artificial Intelligence significantly enhances energy efficiency in four out of six sectors, achieving over 5% improvement in half of the projects. Regarding emissions, positive effects are observed in 15 out of 18 projects, resulting in over 5% reductions in seven cases. Artificial Intelligence plays a pivotal role in emissions reduction in the Design and Energy sectors, with some projects achieving over 20% reductions. Additionally, this study explores how improved energy efficiency positively affects strategic business variables, such as cost, quality, and delivery time. The impact on emissions contributes to reducing occupational risks, particularly those associated with chemical and biological agents. Although managers are satisfied, measures need to be taken to overcome the lack of employee acceptance. These findings are of great interest to the stakeholders involved in the integration of Artificial Intelligence into companies. Full article
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