Is an unsustainability environmentally unethical? Ethics orientation, environmental sustainability engagement and performance

The per capita Ecological Footprint (EF) is one of the most-widely recognized measures of environmental sustainability. It seeks to quantify the Earth’s biological capacity required to support human activity. This study uses gene expression programming and Self-organizing Maps (SOM) to predict, classify and cluster the EF of 140 nations. A Bayesian approach was used to formally test the research hypotheses. By formulating the linear regression in a probabilistic framework, a Bayesian linear regression model is derived, and a specific simulation method, i.e., Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC), is utilized to estimate the model parameters. Bayesian MCMC methods allow a richer and more complete representation of complex EF data. It also provides a computationally attractive and straightforward method to develop a full and complete description of the inherent uncertainty in parameters, quantiles and performance metrics.

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The Role of Green Recruitment and Selection on Performance of Processing Industries in Tanzania: A Case of Tanzania Tobacco Processors Limited (TTPL)

International Journal of Human Resource Studies ◽

10.5296/ijhrs.v8i4.13356 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 35 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Kelvin M Mwita ◽

Stella Malangalila Kinemo

Keyword(s):

Organizational Performance ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Environmental Conservation ◽

Global Environmental Problems ◽

Global Environmental ◽

Job Candidates ◽

And Performance ◽

Recruitment And Selection ◽

Green Human Resource Management

Environmental conservation has been a concern to many international, local organizations and individuals for Centuries. Green management initiatives become an important factor in forward-thinking business around the world as a means of combating environmental degradation caused by organizations. Industrialization has contributed to the global environmental problems we are witnessing today and Tanzania industrialization drive cannot ignore this fact. Research is one of best ways for investigating, understanding and solving problems. Although number of researches has been done on Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM), still there is no sufficient literature on the subject. To bridge this gap this study investigated the role of green recruitment and selection on performance of Processing Industries in Tanzania by using Tanzania Tobacco Processors Limited (TTPL) as a case study. The study sough to specifically assess the application of green recruitment and selection at TTPL, determining whether green recruitment and selection attract more and better job candidates, and establishing the relationship between green recruitment and selection and organizational performance. It was found that green recruitment and selection practices are in place and they contribute in attracting more qualified job candidates. The study also found a linear relationship between green recruitment and selection and performance. Further, the study recommends institutionalization of green recruitment and selection and other green HRM practices in order improve organizational performance. Regulatory and statutory bodies are recommended to ensure that green practices are put in place by organizations for organizational and environmental sustainability.

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Germination and performance of seven native wildflowers in the Mediterranean landscape plantings

Italian Journal of Agronomy ◽

10.4081/ija.2017.1040 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 163-171 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Enrico Scarici ◽

Roberto Ruggeri ◽

Maria Elena Provenzano ◽

Francesco Rossini

Keyword(s):

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Native Species ◽

Climatic Conditions ◽

Mediterranean Environment ◽

Seed Collection ◽

Marginal Areas ◽

The Mediterranean ◽

Pre Treatment ◽

And Performance ◽

The Aesthetic

The use of native species in landscape design is a choice related to environmental sustainability and it contributes to the aesthetic appeal of urban and marginal areas. However, to date, the lack of knowledge of the ecological characteristics and agronomic practices of these species, represents a limit for their use. This study aims to obtain information about germination ecology, morphological traits and ornamental value of 7 selected perennial native taxa, with potential use in meadows seed mixtures for the Mediterranean environment. Seed germination for each taxon was assessed under different conditions (temperature, photoperiod and pre-treatment) in a controlled environment, while data on plant performances was collected from field plots. In general, the dormant seeds showed a positive response to pre-treatment with gibberellic acid (GA3) and chilling within a period of about six months from the time of seed collection. The dependence of germination on light and temperature was observed in most of the tested taxa. Differences in plant height and flowering dynamics gave practical directions in terms of combining seeds of different species to create and maintain a wildflower meadow in low-maintenance areas. Crepis bursifolia L. and Hypochaeris radicata L. were the only two species, which showed good persistence during the two-year field study and met the aesthetic requirements of low-input Mediterranean landscaping. Our study by adding original findings to the limited knowledge available on wildflower sowing in the Mediterranean environment, contributes to the development of sustainable strategies in the greening projects designed for those peculiar climatic conditions.

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Camel Genetic Resources Conservation through Tourism: A Key Sociocultural Approach of Camelback Leisure Riding

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani10091703 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. 1703

Author(s):

Carlos Iglesias Pastrana ◽

Francisco Javier Navas González ◽

Elena Ciani ◽

Sergio Nogales Baena ◽

Juan Vicente Delgado Bermejo

Keyword(s):

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Sustainable Livelihoods ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Performance Culture ◽

Staff Performance ◽

Adventure Travel ◽

Sociocultural Approach ◽

Resources Conservation ◽

And Performance ◽

Leisure Industry

Camels are exotic elements, which can be comprised within adventure travel companies promoting ecotourism activities. Such recreations contribute to sustainable livelihoods for local communities and educational empowerment towards nature and its conservation. At present, some local camel breeds’ survival reduces to this animal-based leisure industry and its reliability to perform and promote customized services accurately. By conducting an on-site questionnaire to customers participating in camelback riding tours, we assessed the motivational factors affecting participation, satisfaction, and loyalty in this tourism segment that may have made it socially differentiated. The sixfold combination of staff performance, culture geography, diverse and humane close interaction, camel behavior and performance, sociotemporal context, and positive previous experience involves the elemental dimensions that explain customer satisfaction and return intention probability within this entertainment business. Customer knowledge is essential for stakeholders to build personalized riding experiences and align profits with environmental sustainability and biodiversity mainstream concerns into their everyday operations. In turn, domestic camel tourist rides could be managed as a viable path to nature conservation by helping endangered local breeds to avoid their functional devaluation and potential extinction.

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Public Open Spaces Evaluation Using Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) in Saudi Universities: The Case of King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13020915 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 915

Author(s):

Abdullah Addas ◽

Ahmad Maghrabi ◽

Ran Goldblatt

Keyword(s):

Performance Analysis ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Well Being ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Campus Planning ◽

Open Spaces ◽

Planning Stage ◽

King Abdulaziz University ◽

And Performance ◽

Public Open Spaces

Public open spaces (POSs) provide multiple services (such as facilities for physical activities and social interactions) to local people, and these services are important for the well-being of society and for improving the quality of life. Extensive research on POSs has been carried out in developed countries (such as the US and Australia, as well as European countries including Spain, France, and Germany). However, POSs in the Saudi Arabian context remain unexplored. This study aims to examine the importance and performance of public open spaces on King Abdulaziz University (KAU) campus, Jeddah city, Saudi Arabia, using importance-performance analysis (IPA). One-way ANOVA and Kruskal–Wallis tests were performed to identify differences in the importance and performance of POSs. It was observed that there are significant differences between the importance and performance of public open spaces on the KAU campus, as perceived by stakeholders. Therefore, this study may be helpful in understanding the importance and performance of public open spaces, allowing spaces to be prioritized to improve management and restore open spaces to achieve environmental sustainability at a local scale. In addition, this study suggests that decision-makers involved in campus planning should consider the contribution of public open spaces to education, recreation, and the environment, at the campus planning stage.

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Tradition, innovation and relationships: emergent profiles from agro-food Italian industry

British Food Journal ◽

10.1108/bfj-04-2020-0306 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 123 (1) ◽

pp. 279-299

Author(s):

Antonietta Cosentino ◽

Paola Paoloni ◽

Barbara Iannone ◽

Valerio Temperini

Keyword(s):

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

Corporate Sustainability ◽

Future Research ◽

Relational Capital ◽

Content Type ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Executive Process ◽

And Performance ◽

Medium Enterprises

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to analyze the link between innovation technology (IT), relationships which affect the relational capital (RC), and intangible value for the environment, focusing on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of agro-food sector (AFS) in which these topics are prominent.Design/methodology/approachThis paper adopts a qualitative research methodology, based on a multiple case study. The empirical data were obtained from interviews designed to reveal the determinants of the Paoloni's CAOS model (characteristics, ambience, organization, start-up) useful to analyze the relational capital from the firm's perspective. The content analysis shows the most important factors influence the relationships of the companies analyzed.FindingsThe empirical analysis highlights the strong link between tradition and innovation in the AFS and its positive effects on corporate sustainability and company relationships as well as in enhancing knowledge. The introduction of ITs and the positive effects it produces in terms of efficiency, product quality, environmental sustainability and new communication channels is an important factor that influences business's relationships.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the RC literature by stressing how ITs improve not only the executive process and performance of SMEs, but also the intangible resources of the territory. Accordingly, it provides both triggers for future research in the AFS, as well as suggestions to SMEs decision-makers to enhance their competitiveness. Furthermore, the paper offers insights to push policy makers in adopting policies that favor ITs investments in the AFS.

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SUSTAINABLE GREEN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: SCHEDULE PERFORMANCE AND IMPROVEMENT

Technological and Economic Development of Economy ◽

10.3846/20294913.2013.869669 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 19 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S43-S57 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Bon-Gang Hwang ◽

Lay Peng Leong ◽

Young-Ki Huh

Keyword(s):

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Construction Projects ◽

Green Building ◽

Project Managers ◽

Building Construction ◽

Building Projects ◽

Green Construction ◽

Survey Results ◽

Schedule Performance ◽

And Performance

Over the last few years, the green building movement in Singapore has leaped bountifully. While environmental sustainability for greener construction has been emphasized, rare research has been conducted to analyze performance of green construction projects. As a result, this study aims to address schedule performance of green building construction projects and to provide some recommendations that may improve the targeted performance. To achieve this objective, a questionnaire was developed and the responses from 30 companies were analysed, and interviews with 6 project managers were conducted to further supplement and substantiate the survey results. The analysis reported that green building projects required an average of 8% more time than traditional building projects of similar size and characteristics. In addition, on average, these projects were delayed by 4.8% when compared with their as-planned schedules. Lastly, a list of recommendations was also introduced, aiming to ameliorate the schedule performance. This study will offer a benchmark for the industry to gauge the overall duration and performance of green building construction projects.

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BARRIERS IN IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE PILING CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES IN SRI LANKA

10.31705/wcs.2021.13 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

H.P.S.G.S. Kumara ◽

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N. Zainudeen ◽

T.A.D.K. Jayasanka ◽

K.G.A.S. Waidyasekara ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

United Arab Emirates ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Investment Risk ◽

Cost Overrun ◽

Health And Wellbeing ◽

Importance Index ◽

Local Construction ◽

Sustainability Practices ◽

And Performance

The construction of pile foundation is a multifaceted activity among rest of the construction activities that are performed by heavy machines, materials, and energy sources generating substantial amount of CO2 and greenhouse gases along with many other forms of environmental pollution. Sustainable piling construction guarantees that the whole piling process meets environmental sustainability and ultimately human health and wellbeing. Many countries around the world, including United States, China, the United Arab Emirates, are in the forefront of reengineering piling construction activities. Implementation of sustainable practices in piling construction Sri Lanka is still at a low level. Succinctly, several hindrances and barriers can be identified when adopting sustainable piling construction practices. Hence, the aim of this paper is to identify the environmental impact due to the current piling construction practices in Sri Lanka and to investigate barriers in implementing sustainable piling construction practices. A questionnaire survey was conducted among thirty (30) experts in piling construction. Significant barriers were identified using the relative importance index technique in data analysis. The findings revealed that among the ten (10) barriers identified, cost overrun and poor pile design, investment risk, lack of awareness of sustainable techniques and technologies as the top three (3) barriers in implementing sustainable piling construction practices. The study clearly identified the need for improving sustainability practices that can also enhance cost-effectiveness and performance efficiency. Findings of this study will be useful in formulating strategies to overcome the barriers and improve sustainability practices in the local construction industry.

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Influence of polymer structure and amount on microstructure and properties of polyethylene-modified asphalt binders

Materials and Structures ◽

10.1617/s11527-021-01683-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 54 (2) ◽

Author(s):

K. Lakshmi Roja ◽

Amara Rehman ◽

Mabrouk Ouederni ◽

Senthil Kumar Krishnamoorthy ◽

Ahmed Abdala ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Asphalt Binder ◽

Dosage Level ◽

Optical Microscope ◽

Flow Index ◽

Equivalent Diameter ◽

Rotational Viscometer ◽

Modified Asphalt ◽

And Performance ◽

Modified Binder

AbstractIn recent years, the use of polyethylene (PE) for asphalt modification has been gaining increased attention due to the environmental sustainability and cost-saving benefits. To optimize the performance of the PE-asphalt blends, it is necessary to understand the polymer-binder interactions and their impact on the properties of the modified asphalt binder. In this study, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) with low and high melt flow index (MFI), i.e., LDPE4 and LDPE70, were blended with Pen 60-70 asphalt binder in dosages ranging from 1 to 5 wt.%. PE Wax was also added to the binder or the PE-binder blend to enhance dispersion. The dispersion of PE in the binder and the phase stability of the modified binder were investigated by optical microscope. The equivalent diameter of PE domains increased with time and the polymer dosage level. The addition of PE wax improved the polymer dispersity in the LDPE4 blends. The polymer dispersity in LDPE70 blends was good without adding PE Wax, attributed to the higher MFI value (low molecular weight) of LDPE70. In addition, to understand the stability of polymer modified binder, the steady shear viscosity-temperature profile of these binders was studied using a rotational viscometer. The dynamic rheological properties and performance of the PE-binder blends were evaluated using the dynamic shear rheometer. Based on the microstructure, all other rheological and performance properties, it was concluded that the 3% LDPE70 binder has better polymer dispersity, better low and high temperature performance characteristics.

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Analyzing the Scientific Evolution of the Sustainable Development Goals

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app11188286 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (18) ◽

pp. 8286

Author(s):

Carmen Díaz-López ◽

Cathaysa Martín-Blanco ◽

Juan Jesús De la Torre Bayo ◽

Benito Rubio-Rivera ◽

Montserrat Zamorano

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Sustainable Development Goals ◽

Research Field ◽

Future Research ◽

Comprehensive Overview ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

The Status ◽

Development Goals ◽

And Performance

Development must balance social, economic, and environmental sustainability; it is for this reason that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are integrated, in fact, action in one of them will affect outcomes in others. In consequence, research on the SDGs is broad, complex, and fragmented due to the great diversity of disciplines and approaches involved, making it difficult to obtain valuable and unbiased information for future studies. As a result, a comprehensive review of contributions could provide a comprehensive critical perspective. This article applies SciMAT software to analyze the evolution of this field of research through a systematic literature review of bibliographic records on the SDGs and a review based on bibliometric analysis of 10,272 selected records. Additionally, hidden themes and their development in this field from 1990 to 2020 have been identified to produce strategic diagrams, graphs of thematic evolution and performance indicators of the research field in different periods. The results obtained show a constantly evolving scientific field, from its initial focus on the millennium goals to the gradual inclusion of the current SDGs. They provide field experts with a comprehensive overview of the status quo and predict the dynamic directions of future research, serving as a basis for the development of new strategies for the implementation of the SDGs.

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