STRENGTHENING ENVIRONMENTAL LAW POLICY AND ITS INFLUENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE: EMPIRICAL STUDIES OF GREEN CONSTITUTION IN ADOPTING COUNTRIES

Abstract Silicon nanowires (SiNWs) with three different average diameters of 90, 120, and 140 nm were synthesized by a metal-assisted chemical etching (MACE) method. Environmental sustainability of the MACE process was studied by investigating material consumptions, gas emissions, and silver nanoparticle concentrations in nitric acid solutions for 1 g of SiNWs and 1 kW h of lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrodes. It was found that the process for 90 nm SiNWs has the best sustainability performance compared with the other two processes. Specifically, in this study for 1 g of 90 nm SiNWs, 8.845 g of Si wafer is consumed, 1.09 g of H2 and 1.04 g of NO are produced, and 54.807 mg of Ag nanoparticles are found in the HNO3 solution. Additionally, for 1 kW h of LIB electrodes, the process for 90 nm SiNWs results in 1.943 kg of Si wafer consumption, 239.455 g of H2 and 239.455 g of NO emissions, and 12.040 g of Ag nanoparticles concentrations. By quantitatively investigating the material consumptions and emissions, this study assesses the sustainability performance of the MACE process for synthesizing SiNWs for use in LIBs, and thus it provides process data for the analysis and the development of sustainable production methods for SiNWs and similar anode materials for next-generation LIBs.

Download Full-text

Environmental sustainability of logistics service provider: an ANP-QFD approach

The International Journal of Logistics Management ◽

10.1108/ijlm-08-2013-0088 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 26 (2) ◽

pp. 313-333 ◽

Cited By ~ 47

Author(s):

Jasmine Siu Lee Lam ◽

Jing Dai

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chains ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Green Supply Chain Management ◽

Green Supply Chain ◽

Chain Management ◽

Content Type ◽

Sustainability Performance ◽

Logistics Service

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a methodology with systematic metrics for logistics service providers (LSPs) to develop their environmental sustainability performance in the context of green supply chain management. Design/methodology/approach – An integrated analytical approach which combines analytical network process (ANP) with quality function deployment (QFD) is proposed to develop LSPs’ environmental sustainability performance. In the approach, QFD is used to translate customer requirements (CRs) for “green” concerns into multiple criteria for LSP’s design requirements (DRs). ANP is used to analyze the inter-relationships among the various CRs and DRs. Findings – The effectiveness of the proposed approach is demonstrated by applying it to a global LSP. A case study shows how the proposed “ANP-QFD” technique can be deployed to understand customers’ expectation for environment management and develop tactics and measures with the aim to achieve the desirable outcome for LSPs’ environmental sustainability performance. Practical implications – Firms that emphasize sustainability as a competitive priority will benefit by communicating sustainability efforts to customers. Therefore, “ANP-QFD” is an integrative method which helps develop LSPs’ environmental sustainability performance by enabling logistics managers incorporate the “voice” of customers for environmental concerns into their decision-making process. The study demonstrates how to develop LSPs to be greener in order to realize the requirements of green supply chains. The proposed integrated approach can also be applied in other decision-making scenarios for effective green supply chain management. Originality/value – Various approaches that can deal with multiple and conflicting criteria have been adopted for LSP assessment in the literature. However, they fail to include the impact of business objectives and the requirements of company stakeholders (customer in this study) in the identification of performance criteria for LSP. They also did not incorporate the environmental sustainability perspective. This paper contributes to the emerging research topic of environmental sustainability in logistics and supply chains by tackling these inadequacies in the literature. The study facilitates LSPs and the supply chains they serve in achieving better economic and environmental performance, thus leading to truly sustainable outcomes.

Download Full-text

Measuring countries׳ environmental sustainability performance – A review and case study of Iceland

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews ◽

10.1016/j.rser.2014.07.101 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 39 ◽

pp. 934-948 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Snjolfur Olafsson ◽

David Cook ◽

Brynhildur Davidsdottir ◽

Lara Johannsdottir

Keyword(s):

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Sustainability Performance

Download Full-text

Lean manufacturing practices in Indian manufacturing SMEs and their effect on sustainability performance

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management ◽

10.1108/jmtm-12-2016-0188 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 28 (6) ◽

pp. 772-793 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Sajan M.P. ◽

Shalij P.R. ◽

Ramesh A. ◽

Biju Augustine P.

Keyword(s):

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Lean Manufacturing ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Large Scale ◽

Business Environment ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Bottom Line ◽

Content Type ◽

Sustainability Performance

Purpose The relevance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in contributing to the economy and social development is increasingly felt in the current business environment. Focusing on sustainable development, SMEs have also implemented many acting strategies of large-scale enterprises such as lean and green practices. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the linkage between lean manufacturing practices (LMPs) in SMEs and their sustainability performances. Further, this study explores the relationship between the triple bottom line sustainability performances. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on a survey conducted and data collected from 252 manufacturing SMEs in India. The hypothesized relationships are then analyzed with structural equation modeling. Findings The outcome of the analysis shows that LMPs are positively associated with various sustainability performances categorized as economic, environmental, and social performances. Further, this study shows that environmental sustainability is correlated with economic and social sustainability performances. Research limitations/implications The study conducted was limited to a particular state in India. Moreover, the study uses the data from a cross-sectional survey from single respondents. Practical implications The findings of the study become an added advantage for the managers to convince their various stakeholders for implementing LMPs in SMEs. Originality/value The research findings provide theoretical and practical insights to derive the importance of LMPs in maximizing sustainability performances. It gives an enhanced perspective of the importance of LMPs on the sustainability performance of SMEs.

Download Full-text

Polycentricity in a developing world: A micro-regional analysis for morphological polycentricity in Turkey

GeoScape ◽

10.2478/geosc-2018-0007 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 64-75 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

N. Aydan Sat

Keyword(s):

Social Cohesion ◽

Environmental Sustainability ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Regional Analysis ◽

Spatial Development ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Economic Competitiveness ◽

The Relationship ◽

Development Perspective

Abstract Following the publication of ‘European Spatial Development Perspective’ in 1999, a large number of theoretical and empirical studies have been carried out on polycentric spatial development especially in European settlements. The relationship between polycentricity and economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability and social cohesion are some of the main concerns of these studies. This study aims to clarify ‘the meaning of polycentricity’ in the case of Turkey, as a developing country and analyse the relationship between polycentric spatial development and economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability and social cohesion. After calculation of morphological polycentricity of the regions at NUTS-5 level, the propositions on the positive effects of polycentric spatial development on economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability and social cohesion is tested by using Pearson correlation and OLS regression models. The results of the empirical study are mixed for these three subjects. Polycentric spatial development has not positive effects on economic competitiveness and social cohesion in Turkey case. Conversely, a positive effect exists in terms of environmental sustainability. It can be said, that to reach those policy aims highlighted by European Spatial Development Perspective, could not be realised by only taken into account polycentric spatial development in Turkey case.

Download Full-text