scholarly journals Embracing Sustainability in Shipping: Assessing Industry’s Adaptations Incited by the, Newly, Introduced ‘triple bottom line’ Approach to Sustainable Maritime Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fasoulis ◽  
Rafet
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Integrated Concept

Increasing environmental, social and economic problems, born by unceasing economic growth, have transformed our approach to the development concept. The 1980s saw the appearance of the sustainable development term and, during the 1990s, sustainability notion was implicitly framed as an integrated concept, frequently, termed as the ‘triple bottom line’ approach. Among several initiatives and efforts to balance our economic and societal pursuits with environmental challenges the, lately, introduced United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) refer to a remarkable evolution, which came to strengthen and establish sustainability conception as an integrated social, economic and environmental triptych. International shipping, as the major carrier of world trade and significant contributor to environmental degradation has, definitely, a vital role to play in facilitating the UN’s sustainability venture. Although there is a great amount of legislative instruments, codes and guidance to address sustainability in shipping, though, limited research has been devoted to identify how the tanker and dry bulk maritime sector has responded to such recent cohesive attitude to sustainable maritime development. Through a quantitative research approach this empirical study aimed to investigate maritime industry’s insights and attitudes in relation to the, newly, introduced triple bottom line approach to global sustainable development. Research data were collected via a questionnaire survey conducted to 50 tanker and/or dry bulk shipping companies. Pearson’s chi-square test of independence and Spearman’s correlation coefficient measures were utilized to test our three formulated hypotheses. Findings highlighted increasing awareness and adaptation of the maritime sector to the triple bottom line approach and, subsequent, sustainability absorption under the auspices of a corporate social responsibility (CSR) business model. Introduction of sustainable development in an integrated manner appears to have influenced the extent that statutory maritime regulations occupy to the formulation of marine safety management systems. To sum up, the integrated management system model turned out to be the most rated tactic to manage sustainability and, as such, a conceptual CSR framework was proposed to facilitate such an objective.

scholarly journals Approaches of selected organisations in the Czech Republic to promoting the concept of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (No. 7) ◽  
pp. 255-265
Author(s):  
Pavla Vrabcová ◽  
Hana Urbancová
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Integrated Management System ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Corporate Social

Sustainable development is a concept that is constantly evolving, being discussed at the global, national, and local levels, not only among individuals but also within organisations. However, the importance of this concept lies in its complexity. The article's main goal is to identify the approaches of selected Czech companies to promote the concept of sustainable development and evaluate the basic factors that impact competitiveness. The data were obtained based on quantitative research (questionnaire survey of data collection) in selected organisations (n = 179) and additional qualitative research in the form of individual interviews with representatives of agricultural enterprises (n = 8). Data were processed using chi-square tests and factor analysis to identify latent variables. Key approaches to promoting the concept of sustainable development include an emphasis on process approach, non-financial business performance, and sector stability. The basic factors for competitiveness are quality relationships with stakeholders and the implementation of an integrated management system.

scholarly journals Alignment of Islamic Banking Sustainability Indicators with Sustainable Development Goals: Policy Recommendations for Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2607
Author(s):  
Amin Jan ◽  
Mário Nuno Mata ◽  
Pia A. Albinsson ◽  
José Moleiro Martins ◽  
Rusni Bt Hassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
Sustainability Indicators ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Coding Method ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Axial Coding

This study aims to establish the link of key Islamic banking sustainability indicators with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as a policy recommendation for sustainable development and to mitigate the distressing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the triple bottom line (people, planet, and profit). To identify the key Islamic banking sustainability indicators, the authors selected the most cited sustainability measurement indexes in Islamic banking. Initially, the indexes were divided into 10 broader themes, and then the key Islamic banking sustainability indicators were shortlisted from each theme based on their high-frequency distribution. The shortlisted sustainability indicators were then ratified to be in line with Islamic philosophy based on “Maqasid al-Shariah” (objectives of Shariah) and were subsequently grouped into the three dimensions of economic, environmental, and social sustainability based on the axial coding method. Finally, the categorized sustainability indicators were aligned with the relevant UN SDGs through the axial coding method for policy formulation, and respectively 12 propositions were developed for policy formulation. This study labeled the methodological process of this study as the ECA method (exploration, categorization, alignment). The new ECA method offers a reverse extension in the “SDG compass” developed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) for aligning business policies with the UN SDGs. The process of aligning Islamic banking sustainability indicators with the UN SDGs will provide a roadmap to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of economic, environmental, and social issues. Due to the diversity of the UN SDG framework, it covers multiples aspects for sustainable development. Therefore, considering the UN SDGs in terms of various banking instruments will mitigate the multiple distressing impacts of COVID-19 on the triple bottom line (people, planet, and profit), it will also promote a sustainable development agenda.

scholarly journals EVALUASI PROGRAM PENDIDIKAN KECAKAPAN HIDUP PERKOTAAN (STUDI PADA LEMBAGA KURSUS TATA RIAS DI TANGERANG SELATAN)

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Virgo Agustinus Sembiring ◽  
Sofyan Cholid
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Skills Education ◽  
Life Skills Education

<p>This study aimed to evaluate the achievements of the Urban Life Skills Education program by course institutions bridal makeup and analyze the factors that affect achievement Urban Life Skills Education program by institutions bridal makeup courses in South Tangerang city administration. Quantitative research approach is by using chi-square method. Results showed successful achievement by demonstrating the value of 95% for South Tangerang City. While the success of Makeup Bridal based Graduates Competency Standards reached 73.3% Factors that affect the achievement of program Life Skills Education Urban by course institutions bridal makeup in South Tangerang City among others Competency Standards Graduates Makeup Bride Junior and teaching and learning Non-formal Education by Life Skills Education that includes: theory, practice and education of character.</p>

scholarly journals Soft Skills for Sustainable Development in Tourism: The Bulgarian Experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teodora Kiryakova-Dineva ◽  
Vyara Kyurova ◽  
Yana Chankova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Education For Sustainable Development ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Hospitality Education ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality Industry ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality

The aim of this paper is to discuss the soft skills acquisition in the tourism industry as a means of education for sustainable development. A quantitative research approach has been applied in order to investigate the soft skills needed for tourism. The analysis is based on interviews carried out with representatives of the Bulgarian regional Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the Bulgarian hotel and restaurant industry. Additionally, a case study involving three groups of respondents, i.e. Learners, Educators and Representatives of business and Employers in the tourism and hospitality industry in Bulgaria was conducted based on a combined list of soft skills. Whereas some hard skills are traditionally taught at the educational institutions, soft skills, here identified as Core soft skills, Specific soft skills and Managerial soft skills, often remain beyond the educators’ aims. Thus, the study provides some useful insights into the contemporary practice of tourism and hospitality education, on the one hand, and into the paradigm of education for sustainable development, on the other. Keywords: Soft Skills, Tourism, Business, Hospitality, Education, Sustainability, Bulgaria

Sustainability

2012 ◽  
pp. 118-141
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Global Priority ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Positive Results

Organizations of all kinds must increasingly take into account not only the simple bottom line of their organizational operations, but also address their sustainability in broader terms. This chapter reviews sustainable development and the various definitions of sustainability accepted in the literature and in organizational practice, including what has become known as “Triple Bottom Line” (tbl) sustainability. The complex systemic properties of sustainability are detailed, and the general status of sustainability as an organizational, national, and global priority is characterized. The importance of organizational learning in achieving sustainability is explained, and important guidelines are outlined for sustainability performance measurement and reporting, including Corporate Social Responsibility and the Global Reporting Initiative. Details of attempts by various individuals and organizations to address sustainability in practice and how they achieve positive results are described, and latent opportunities to express leadership are highlighted.

scholarly journals The Status of the Local Community in Mining Sustainable Development beyond the Triple Bottom Line

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1749 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sisi Que ◽  
Liang Wang ◽  
Kwame Awuah-Offei ◽  
Yao Chen ◽  
Wei Yang
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
The Status

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYBERDASARKAN KONSEP TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE PT BANK SYARIAH XYZ TAHUN 2018,2019 dan 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 393-402
Author(s):  
Fajar Ardhiansyah ◽  
◽  
Pramelani Pramelani ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Economic Value Added ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Business World ◽  
Positive Tendency ◽  
Performance Report ◽  
Corporate Social

Companies in enhancing a good image or image need social thinking which is not only concerned with seeking profit only in the business world. All social activities are carried out by corporate social responsibility. Therefore this research was conducted to determine the implementation of corporatesocial responsibility (CSR) carried out by PT Bank Syariah XYZ. The sample of this research is the financial performance report of PT Bank Syariah XYZ using quantitative research and data analysis techniques using the measurement of the Triple Bottom Lineconcept of PT Bank Syariah XYZ in 2018, 2019 and Q3 2020 with the EVA (Economic Value Added) method. The results obtained from this study are that the EVA number always has a positive tendency or is greater than zero, as a result it proves that CSR activities have an influence on Value added for entrepreneurs. The results of this triple bottom line measurement have been tested to be able to assess whether or not there is an EVA from the CSR of PT Bank Syariah XYZ which produces benefits from year to year. XYZ Syariah Bank annually throughout 2017–3rd quarter 2020.Keywords: Corporate Social Resposibility, Triple Bottom Line, Economic Value Added

scholarly journals Impact of Vocational Training on Economic Empowerment of Youth in Rural Areas of Punjab

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 341-350
Author(s):  
Aliya Khalid ◽  
Uzma Aashiq ◽  
Muhammad Shahid Iqbal ◽  
Syed Salman Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Food Education

The current study was conducted to evaluate the role of Punjab Vocational Council in promoting empowerment of youth in rural areas of District Bhakkar. It was a case study of vocational training institutes working under Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC). Out of 06 vocational training institutes of District Bhakkar, 03 institutes were selected as sample, 180 pass-out trainees were selected from these institutions by using stratified random sampling method. It was a quantitative research, hence survey method was used to gather information from the respondents. Study findings clearly demonstrated that vocational training plays a vital role in improving economic status of youth and has not only increased their income, but has also increased their food, education and health expenditures as well. Study indicated that majority of respondents were involved in income generating activities and were able to add in their monthly family income. Chi-square tests confirmed that vocational training had a significant impact in enhancing economic conditions of youth in rural areas.

scholarly journals Towards Smart and Sustainable Communities

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 131-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Bottero ◽  
Valentina Ferretti ◽  
Giulio Mondini
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Sustainable Communities ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
The Future ◽  
Development Paradigm

The present paper aims at developing some reflections about the evolution of the sustainable development paradigm, from the triple-bottom line approach, to the concept of smart city and to the idea of sustainable communities. The paper also explores the main features of the future of cities, which will be based on the notion of social capital.

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