How sustainable is electric mobility? A comprehensive sustainability assessment approach for the case of Qatar

2019 ◽  
Vol 250 ◽  
pp. 461-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuri Cihat Onat ◽  
Murat Kucukvar ◽  
Nour N.M. Aboushaqrah ◽  
Rateb Jabbar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Electric Mobility ◽  
Assessment Approach

Assessment of the current state of sustainability in a manufacturing firm

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhavya Pande ◽  
Gajendra Kumar Adil
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Sustainable Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Manufacturing Firm ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Assessment Approach

PurposeSustainable manufacturing is gaining prominence in light of the rising environmental and social concerns worldwide. One major task to enhance manufacturing sustainability is assessment of the current state of sustainability of a manufacturing firm. This paper reviews the existing sustainability assessment approaches applicable for manufacturing firms and observes that most of these approaches are not easy to apply for reasons such as high amount of skill, data and time requirement. Towards bridging this gap, this study proposes a sustainability assessment approach.Design/methodology/approachThe assessment approach proposed in the paper uses a predefined list of potential sustainable manufacturing practices (SMPs) covering the primary and support activity domains of a manufacturing firm's value chain. It proposes a method to assess the extent of implementation of SMPs and identify associated drivers and barriers for each SMP area/category along the value chain of a firm as well as at overall firm level. A case study from textile industry is presented to demonstrate the utility of this approach.FindingsThe sustainability assessment approach adopted in this study uses less time and skills as well as ensures comprehensive coverage of SMPs. It provided valuable information to the management of the case company on how sustainable their practices are and why?Originality/valueThe study highlights the importance of sustainability assessment at SMP area/category level as well as explores practice area/category specific drivers and barriers. It provides a useful approach for a quick assessment of the current state of sustainability in manufacturing firms.

scholarly journals Sustainability Analysis of Improvement of Contaminated Clayey Soil Using Lime Piles Technique

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi O. Karkush ◽  
Mahmoud S. Abdul Kareem ◽  
Sivakumar Babu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Clayey Soil ◽  
Multicriteria Analysis ◽  
Deep Foundations ◽  
Deep Foundation ◽  
Assessment Approach ◽  
Sustainability Concept ◽  
Geotechnical Design ◽  
Allowable Load ◽  
Sustainability Framework

Abstract This study aims to use the concept of sustainability and provide guidance to geotechnical engineers to contribute towards greater sustainability in geotechnical design and construction. The methodology of the sustainability framework aims to support indicators and tools used in the sustainability concept in geotechnical engineering. In addition, available indicators will be used to analyze the role of natural resources, social impacts, environmental and economic aspects. In order to demonstrate the sustainability assessment approach, a case study is evaluated using the methodology of sustainability framework by using Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA). The assessment is studied for raft footing and deep foundations (driven and bored piles A foundation treatment of 15×15 m and 0.45 m thickness to carry a high static load or to carry cyclic loading is analyzed. The results indicate the calculations of sustainability indices from the multicriteria analysis show that the option of raft footing than deep foundation if raft provides adequate allowable load by improving the soil using lime piles technique is sustainable.

scholarly journals Application of a decision support tool for industrial and agricultural water reuse solutions in international case studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-418
Author(s):  
Kristina Wencki ◽  
Verena Thöne ◽  
Dennis Becker ◽  
Kerstin Krömer ◽  
Isabelle Sattig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Treated Wastewater ◽  
Feed Water ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Service Water ◽  
Assessment Approach

Abstract Treated wastewater is expected to constitute an essential part of the urban water cycle as an additional water resource in water-scarce or densely populated regions in the future. As decisions on the implementation of water recycling measures should always consider local conditions, the project ‘MULTI-ReUse: Modular treatment and monitoring for wastewater reuse’ has developed a comprehensive sustainability assessment tool, designed to support decision-makers in examining the technical feasibility, economic viability, ecological compatibility and social acceptance of alternative service water supply solutions at local level. This article describes the structure of this sustainability assessment tool and its underlying multi-criteria assessment approach based on 23 evaluation criteria. Already in the development phase, the tool was tested in a German and a Namibian case study. Both case studies are presented with a special focus on the technologies used and the results of the analysis with the sustainability assessment tool. Case study testing proved that the tool is applicable in various environmental and societal settings with widely differing climatic conditions, limited resource availability, for varying feed water qualities and water quality requirements. The comprehensive, straightforward assessment approach enabled the local users to identify the most sustainable supply system or strategy for their decision case.

scholarly journals Assessing the sustainability content of the Nigerian engineering curriculum

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 590-613 ◽  
Author(s):  
Usman Umar Akeel ◽  
Sarah Jayne Bell ◽  
John E. Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Sustainability Education ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Engineering Curriculum ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Content Assessment ◽  
Assessment Approach ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Environmental Concepts

Purpose The purpose of this study is to present an assessment of the sustainability content of the Nigerian engineering curriculum in universities. Design/methodology/approach Content analysis is used to generate and analyse data from three engineering documents, namely, the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards for Engineering Programmes in Nigeria and the engineering handbooks of two Nigerian higher education institutions. Findings The Nigerian engineering curriculum is revealed to have a low sustainability content, with environmental concepts being the most cited themes and social topics as the least stated issues. Research limitations/implications The sustainability assessment approach adopted in the study is constrained by the question of what constitutes a sustainability syllabus. Expert-derived sustainability themes used in the study are unavoidably incomplete and may limit the conduct of an exhaustive sustainability content assessment. Practical implications Based on the research outcome, the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria and other stakeholders can consider ways to adequately incorporate sustainability themes in the Nigerian engineering curriculum. Originality/value The research is an effort to determine the presence of sustainability issues in the Nigerian engineering education, which has hitherto been scarcely documented. This study provides a baseline and a rationale for sustainability education interventions in the Nigerian engineering curriculum. It also presents a methodology for analysing sustainability content in university curriculum and contributes to the continuing sustainability education discourse, especially in relation to sub-Saharan Africa.

scholarly journals SUSTAINABILITY INTEGRATION AND ASSESSMENT

2006 ◽  
Vol 08 (03) ◽  
pp. 281-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANGUS MORRISON-SAUNDERS ◽  
RIKI THERIVEL
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Environmental Assessments ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Assessment Approach ◽  
Integrated Concept ◽  
Economic Considerations

The broadening out of environmental assessment to also consider social and economic dimensions poses some unique challenges, not the least of which is understanding exactly what such a process might entail. This paper outlines the spectrum of possibilities and explores the issue of when and how environmental, social and economic considerations can be integrated in sustainability assessment. The integration issue is also relevant to the practice of strategic environmental assessments (SEA). A new way of conceptualising these types of assessment is put forward based on: (i) what is being assessed — the "question" that is being asked; and (ii) what approach is being used — the type of assessment selected from the spectrum of possibilities. The latter ranges from impact minimisation for each of the three sustainability pillars through to sustainability considered as an integrated concept. The combination of the question and assessment approach determines the level, extent and timing of integration of environmental, social and economic considerations that can be achieved. Additional thought needs to be given to who is performing the integration role as well as the nature of a particular proposal or its setting. This approach to thinking about SEA and sustainability assessment is illustrated with examples from Australia and the United Kingdom.

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