scholarly journals Consumer willingness to pay for cheese with a social sustainability attribute

2022 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Echeverría ◽  
Andrea Báez Montenegro ◽  
Eugenia Sepúlveda Albarrán ◽  
Laura Charry
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Price Premium ◽  
Niche Markets ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
The Social ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
The Mean

ABSTRACT: The social dimension of sustainability is becoming very relevant on the consumer purchasing decision, especially in the food sector. This research analyzed the willingness to pay (WTP) of Chilean consumers for cheese with a social sustainability attribute using a double-bounded dichotomous choice format. Results showed that the WTP for a price premium depends on three variables: age, income and previous knowledge regarding social sustainability. The mean WTP is 7.5% over the average price of cheese; although, combining relevant variables and changing values over their range shows that firms can obtain up to a 12.9% price premium if they focus on younger and high income consumers that have a previous good knowledge about social sustainability practices. Additionally, this study presented a novel market oriented methodological approach for identifying and quantifying specific niche markets based on the WTP.

scholarly journals Socio-Problematization of Green Chemistry: Enriching Systems Thinking and Social Sustainability by Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (24) ◽  
pp. 7123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo Marcelino ◽  
Jesper Sjöström ◽  
Carlos Alberto Marques
Keyword(s):  
Green Chemistry ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Chemistry Education ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
The Social

The current research on systems thinking criticizes the additive nature of green chemistry (GC) not being supportive of systems thinking to achieve holism in its practices. This paper argues that systems thinking should comprise of the social issues, and, therefore, it studies renowned papers by GC pioneers and reviews on the field regarding how they address the social dimension of sustainability. It points out how GC has ignored social sustainability in its discourses, practices, and evaluations, leading to a reductionist interpretation of sustainability. Then, this paper presents some challenges to be overcome in order to achieve balanced sustainability. A systemic chemical thinking is advocated, considering chemistry in culture and chemistry as culture, expanding the chemistry rationality from ontological and technological dimensions into the epistemological and ethical ones. It is then discussed how chemistry education can help to promote sustainability in a broad and systemic way.

The social dimension of sustainable development: Defining urban social sustainability

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 289-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Dempsey ◽  
Glen Bramley ◽  
Sinéad Power ◽  
Caroline Brown
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
The Social

scholarly journals The social dimension and indicators of sustainability in agrifood supply chains

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1476
Author(s):  
Renato Rocha Dias Santos ◽  
Patricia Guarnieri ◽  
Otavio Moreira Do Carmo Jr. ◽  
Silvia Araújo Dos Reis ◽  
José Márcio Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Contemporary World ◽  
Open Access Journals ◽  
The Social ◽  
Art Research

Several organizations aim to establish and manage cooperative and collaborative actions in order to incorporate the principles related to sustainable management in supply chains. The indicators related to the social dimension are still barely explored in academic research, since the perceived business practices are still emerging in the contemporary world and in the organizational relations. The opposite of the financial and environmental dimensions, which are already rooted in the business environment. In agrifood chains, social aspects are essential when suppliers are often impoverished farmers, and labor practices are generally painful and exploitative. This paper aims to identify, in the international literature, the state-of-the-art research related to social sustainability in agrifood supply chains. To achieve this goal, a systematic literature review covering papers published in the Science Direct, Directory of Open Access Journals and Emerald Insight databases was carried out. Results indicate that academic production is still low, despite its growth in recent years, and is limited to approaches containing indicators of social sustainability related to support communities affected by agrifood business. In addition, it evidences arrangements among members of supply chains, mostly of the cooperative type, having collaborative arrangements with more limited approaches among the analyzed works.

scholarly journals Habitar y des-habitar el rio Fucha: movimientos de auto gestión para la sostenibilidad ambiental

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 47-71
Author(s):  
Alejandro Mendoza Jaramillo
Keyword(s):  
Social Sustainability ◽  
The Self ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Urban Rivers ◽  
The Social ◽  
Urban Project ◽  
Del Rio ◽  
Political Negotiation ◽  
Buenas Prácticas

Resumen: El proceso de apropiación del territorio por parte de las comunidades, mediante la negociación colectiva y política, permite resolver y definir las relaciones entre diversos actores. De esta manera, el objetivo del presente artículo es describir el panorama actual de la cuenca hídrica en los aspectos señalados de la dimensión social al tiempo que destaca el potencial que ofrecen las actividades de autogestión ciudadana para hacer frente a los problemas que presenta el territorio específico. Con estas conclusiones interpretativas (que señalan aportes, oportunidades de mejora y dificultades), se busca rescatar aquellas “buenas prácticas” o actividades de autogestión que desde las comunidades se pueden encontrar en pro de recuperación del río. ___Palabras clave: territorialidad hídrica, autogestión, río Fucha, proyecto urbano, sostenibilidad social, ríos urbanos. ___Abstract: The process of appropriation of the territory by the communities, through collective and political negotiation, allows to solve and define the relationships between different actors. In this way, the objective of this article is to describe the current panorama of the water territoriality in the indicated aspects of the social dimension while highlighting the potential offered by the self-management activities of citizens to deal with the problems presented by the specific territory. With these interpretative conclusions (which point out contributions, opportunities for improvement and difficulties), it seeks to rescue those "good practices" or self-management activities that can be found in the communities for the recovery of the river.  ___Keywords: water territoriality, self-management, Fucha river, urban project, social sustainability, urban rivers. ___Resumo: O processo de apropriação do território pelas comunidades, através da negociação coletiva e política, permite resolver e definir as relações entre diferentes atores. Desta forma, o objetivo deste artigo é descrever o panorama atual da bacia hidrográfica nos aspectos indicados da dimensão social, destacando o potencial oferecido pelas atividades de autogestão dos cidadãos para lidar com os problemas apresentados pelo território específico. Com essas conclusões interpretativas (que apontam contribuições, oportunidades de melhoria e dificuldades), busca resgatar as "boas práticas" ou atividades de autogestão que podem ser encontradas nas comunidades para promover a recuperação do rio. ___Palavras-chave: territorialidade da água, autogestão, Rio Fucha, projeto urbano, sustentabilidade social, rios urbanos. ___Recibido: 14 de agosto 2017. Aceptado: 9 de octubre de 2017.

scholarly journals What about the Migrant Children? The State-Of-The-Art in Research Claiming Social Sustainability

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sidsel Boldermo ◽  
Elin Ødegaard
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Migrant Children ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Education For Sustainability ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Holistic Perspective ◽  
The Social

This study aimed to investigate research articles that relate to education for sustainability, primarily in early childhood, in order to describe to what extent a holistic perspective on education for sustainability has been applied, and how the social dimension is conceptualized. The review comprised research articles in Nordic Journals of Education, International Journals of Early Childhood Education, and International Journals of Education/Environmental/Sustainability education. The findings disclosed that researchers within the field of education for sustainability acknowledged, to a large extent, environmental, economic, and social aspects, and thus applied a holistic perspective. This review shows, however, that even if the social dimension were conceptualized as strongly related to topics such as social justice, citizenship, and the building of stable societies, few articles have investigated diversity, multicultural perspectives, or migrant children’s situations in the context of early childhood education for sustainability. This review discloses that the concept of belonging is rarely used in connection to migrants and refugees in research on early childhood education for sustainability. A further argument encourages the inclusion of these aspects in further research which claims social sustainability.

scholarly journals Design for Social Sustainability: Using Digital Fabrication in the Humanitarian and Development Sector

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 3562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Corsini ◽  
James Moultrie
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Digital Fabrication ◽  
Development Aid ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Social Aspect ◽  
Cnc Milling ◽  
Design For Sustainability ◽  
The Social

The demand for humanitarian and development aid has risen to an unprecedented level in recent years. With a pressing need for new solutions, designers have started using digital fabrication (3D printing, CNC milling and laser cutting) to produce life-saving items. However, many organisations are failing to create the impacts they desire, and the social aspect of sustainability has been largely overlooked. This paper addresses this gap in knowledge by investigating guidelines for Design for Social Sustainability, specifically looking at digital fabrication for humanitarian and development projects. Building on existing literature and conducting three in-depth case studies of healthcare related products, the research develops a framework for Design for Social Sustainability. It provides useful guidelines to help plan and evaluate digital fabrication projects in the humanitarian and development sector. The findings show how design can trigger social sustainability at product, process and paradigm levels. Specifically, the case studies reveal the potential for digital fabrication to lead to more systems-focused, radical social sustainability. The paper concludes that an iterative and holistic approach to Design for Sustainability is needed, that begins by examining the social dimension first.

scholarly journals Social Sustainability through Children’s Expressions of Belonging in Peer Communities

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 3839
Author(s):  
Eva Johansson ◽  
Yngve Rosell
Keyword(s):  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Free Play ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Video Observation ◽  
Sustainable Communities ◽  
The Social ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Common Thread ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this article is to explore the social dimension of sustainable development through children’s expressions of belonging in peer communities in preschool. Social sustainability and sustainable communities emphasize practices, human activity, and interactions that are equitable, inclusive, and sustainable, and preschool provides children with experiences of participation in collective groups and networks. Belonging to a community is an existential need and belonging, itself, is a relational phenomenon. Belonging is connected to power; the notion of “us” sets boundaries and creates a “them”. Based on Yuval-Davis’ analytical concepts and using video observation of children’s (aged 3–5) free play, this article explores children’s belonging in peer communities. This study contributes new knowledge in the field of social sustainability by illuminating communities of belonging built on closeness, conflict/negotiations, and joyfulness. Together, these elements embody experiences of importance to children’s belonging. A common thread running through these communities is the relationship between the individual and the community.

scholarly journals How does social sustainability feature in studies of supply chain management? A review and research agenda

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 522-541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Chanda Nakamba ◽  
Paul W. Chan ◽  
Maria Sharmina
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Definition Of

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine how social sustainability is considered in the study of supply chain management, thereby identifying key areas for future researchers to develop. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review of 109 studies is conducted. The papers have been analysed with a particular focus on their definition of social sustainability, research methods used, the central themes covered and the evolution of the debate including theories and the main findings. Findings Findings show that, first, researchers have thus far focused on principles for managing social change, developing measures for performance, identifying drivers and barriers, with few studies considering the social practices, particularly at the micro level and in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises. Second, findings also reveal that there is less consideration of the suppliers’, as opposed to the buyers’, perspective. Research limitations/implications This review focuses only on social sustainability within supply chain management, without considering the economic and environmental dimensions. Practical implications This review provides the key themes and areas for managers/practitioners to consider when implementing social sustainability in supply chains. It also provides insights into under-researched areas together with the need for future researchers to move beyond frameworks and develop more tools and instruments for measuring social performance in practice. Originality/value This paper is one of the few studies that consider the social dimension of sustainability exclusively within the context of supply chains, providing insights and implications for further research.

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