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Sustainability Management Strategies and Practices—2nd Edition

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Management".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 September 2025 | Viewed by 3211

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Department of Business Administration, National Taipei University of Business, Taipei, Taiwan
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Department of Business Management, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
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Department of Business Administration, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan 32023, Taiwan
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Department of Urban Industrial Management and Marketing, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Sustainable development and sustainability are increasingly relevant issues for a wide range of organizations and cover economic, environmental, social dimensions, thus requiring a multidisciplinary approach in order to explore, examine, and critically engage with issues and advances in these and related areas. In addition to covering the three pillars of sustainable development, other areas were covered, including governance and sustainability, energy return on investment, renewable energy self-sufficiency, and sustainability assessment and policies. Therefore, sustainability management strategies and practices are of growing significance. Many sustainability impacts are strongly influenced by management decisions, and the operations management function embraces the requirements of sustainability management. This has implications for processes and decisions associated with all aspects of operations management, including design, planning and control, strategy, and enhancement. This Special Issue aims to address questions related to the impact of management on the sustainable development or sustainability of organizations.

Thus, to explore challenges from various topics, this Special Issue invites research papers that may contribute to the applications or practices of sustainable development and sustainability in all fields. The papers should address but are not limited to:

  • Environmental sustainability;
  • Economical sustainability;
  • Social sustainability;
  • Sustainable supply chain management;
  • Business models for sustainable supply chains;
  • Governance and sustainability;
  • Sustainability assessment and policies;
  • Multiple-criteria decision-making;
  • Soft computing on production, manufacturing, and logistics;
  • Supply chain operations for a circular economy;
  • Renewable energy self-sufficiency;
  • Energy return on investment;
  • General and related topics.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Ming-Tsang Lu
Prof. Dr. Jung-Fa Tsai
Prof. Dr. Yi-Chung Hu
Prof. Dr. Ming-Hua Lin
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Keywords

  • environmental sustainability
  • economical sustainability
  • social sustainability
  • sustainable supply chain management
  • business models for sustainable supply chains
  • governance and sustainability
  • sustainability assessment and policies
  • multiple-criteria decision-making
  • soft computing on production, manufacturing, and logistics
  • supply chain operations for a circular economy

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The Mediating Role of Eco-Innovation between Adaptive Environmental Strategy, Absorptive Capacity, and Environmental Performance
by Juan Manuel Bucheli, Ricardo Santa, Thomas Tegethoff and Katherine Quintero
Sustainability 2024, 16(15), 6504; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16156504 - 30 Jul 2024
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This article delves into the role of adaptive environmental strategies, absorptive capacity, and eco-innovation in enhancing environmental performance, particularly in the context of market turbulence. The study, conducted among 568 companies in Colombia, employs structural equation modeling to evaluate relationships between the studied [...] Read more.
This article delves into the role of adaptive environmental strategies, absorptive capacity, and eco-innovation in enhancing environmental performance, particularly in the context of market turbulence. The study, conducted among 568 companies in Colombia, employs structural equation modeling to evaluate relationships between the studied variables. The findings suggest that adaptive strategies alone do not directly impact environmental performance, emphasizing the need for integration with eco-innovation initiatives. Moreover, organizations with high absorptive capacity can leverage market turbulence to drive eco-innovative initiatives, highlighting the indirect yet significant impact of market turbulence on environmental performance through absorptive capacity. The study underscores the critical role of eco-innovation in directly influencing environmental outcomes, suggesting that the effectiveness of adaptive strategies and absorptive capacities hinges on successful eco-innovation initiatives. These insights offer practical guidance for organizations seeking to enhance their environmental performance in turbulent markets, providing a roadmap for sustainable business practices. Full article
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Sustainable Solutions in E-Commerce: An Examination of Customer Acceptance of Automated Delivery Stations in Vietnam
by Jung-Fa Tsai, Hong-Ngoc Ngo, Zhen-Hua Che and Ming-Hua Lin
Sustainability 2024, 16(11), 4570; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16114570 - 28 May 2024
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The rapid emergence of e-commerce in Vietnam has resulted in significant pressure on freight traffic and the environment, particularly in urban areas. Automated delivery stations (ADSs), also known as smart lockers or parcel lockers, offer a promising solution to improve the sustainability of [...] Read more.
The rapid emergence of e-commerce in Vietnam has resulted in significant pressure on freight traffic and the environment, particularly in urban areas. Automated delivery stations (ADSs), also known as smart lockers or parcel lockers, offer a promising solution to improve the sustainability of last-mile delivery systems. However, the adoption of such a sustainable alternative by Vietnamese customers is inadequately understudied. This study primarily aims to investigate factors impacting Vietnamese customers’ acceptance of these automated delivery points. Utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM), a survey following convenience sampling was carried out in Vietnam to assess recent experiences at automated delivery stations. The results showed that innovativeness and location convenience positively influenced consumer intention to use ADS, while perceived time pressure had no impact on consumer intention to use automatic delivery systems. This study provides valuable insights to e-commerce companies to customize their services to match customer preferences, which will optimize last-mile delivery options and thereby promote sustainable practices. Full article
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Integrating Perishables into Closed-Loop Supply Chains: A Comprehensive Review
by Mobin Zarreh, Mohammad Khandan, Alireza Goli, Adel Aazami and Sebastian Kummer
Sustainability 2024, 16(15), 6705; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16156705 - 5 Aug 2024
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In an era where sustainability and efficient resource utilization are paramount, the closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) emerges as a critical approach, particularly in the context of perishable goods. The perishability of products adds a layer of complexity to supply chain management, necessitating innovative [...] Read more.
In an era where sustainability and efficient resource utilization are paramount, the closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) emerges as a critical approach, particularly in the context of perishable goods. The perishability of products adds a layer of complexity to supply chain management, necessitating innovative strategies for maximizing product life and minimizing waste. This comprehensive review article delves into the integration of perishable products within the framework of CLSC. The study thoroughly examines existing research to identify gaps and outline future research directions. It emphasizes the unique challenges and complexities of managing perishable goods, a crucial but often overlooked component in sustainable supply chain practices. The review highlights the balance between efficiency and sustainability, underscoring the importance of reverse logistics and circular economy principles in enhancing supply chain resilience. By synthesizing various methodologies and findings, the article presents a holistic view of the current state of perishable product management in CLSCs, offering valuable insights for academia and industry practitioners. The study not only contributes to the theoretical understanding of CLSCs, but also proposes practical approaches for their optimization, aligning with broader sustainability goals. Full article
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