Sustainability, Retail and Supply Chains: Twenty Years of Research

Retailers play the role of intermediaries between suppliers and customers. As key players in the market, retail managers, pressured to change their business based on sustainable development principles, they need to adjust their daily practices and disseminate information about their impacts and contributions to the sustainable development of their companies. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to understand the relations between the terms: sustainability, retail and supply chains by reviewing the literature in two databases: Scopus and Science Direct. As results, there has been an increase in studies related to the themes in the last 20 years. The areas with the highest concentration of studies are: Operations, Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Government Policies and Certifications. As contributions of the study, the following topics were highlighted for future research: Collaboration, Waste, Consumer Behavior, Value Creation, Communication, On-line Commerce, Retail Planning, Logistics, Product Lifecycle, Remanufacturing, Gas Emission, Certifications, Technology and Information Systems, and Environmental Policies.

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Territorial Effects of Shared-Living Heritage Regeneration

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su12208616 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (20) ◽

pp. 8616

Author(s):

Tiziano Cattaneo ◽

Emanuele Giorgi ◽

Mauricio Flores ◽

Viviana Barquero

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Research Collaboration ◽

Vulnerable Groups ◽

Local Context ◽

Expert Interviews ◽

Rural Settlements ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Community Buildings ◽

Different Cultures

The paper presents further steps of study started by authors in recent years, as part of the widest international research collaboration, which focuses on shared life and regeneration of abandonment of rural settlements as strategies for the development of sustainable territories. This research aims to understand how the regeneration of ancient community buildings impacts on the sustainable development of the local context. To understand these effects, the research considered four traditional typologies of community buildings, from different cultures: Tulou (China), Cascina (Italy), Hacienda (Mexico), and Marae (New Zealand). Among the tens/hundreds of contemporary regeneration interventions, three contemporary projects per each of these typologies have been selected. To assess the territorial impact of the projects a new approach has been defined using Expert Interviews as the methodology, so as to be able to have an assessment directly by experts in the fields of regenerative projects and sustainable development. The Expert Interviews were held based on a questionnaire that assessed the effects of the projects. For the evaluation of the projects, two categories of indicators have been selected: (1) United Nations SDGs, (2) architectural regeneration indicators generated by the study “The Role of Cultural Heritage in Sustainable Development: Multidimensional Indicators as Decision-Making Tool”, by Francesca Nocca, published in Sustainability (2017, 9, 1882). The research outputs show how the urban-architectural regeneration of these historical typologies can be clearly associated with indications of sustainable development. The results also show that in all four cultures the regeneration of historic buildings provides many benefits to local communities by successfully mixing different income groups and the inclusion of marginalized or vulnerable groups.

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STATE IN STABILIZATION OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NON-SAVING TERRITORIES

Economic innovations ◽

10.31520/ei.2018.20.2(67).58-68 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 20 (2(67)) ◽

pp. 58-68

Author(s):

KJIMIZ PEJUNK ◽

OLEKSII KVILINSKIY

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Institutional Environment ◽

The State ◽

Inclusive Development ◽

Future Research ◽

The European Union ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

State Incentives

Topicality. The urgency of the problem of state incentives for the sustainable development of regions on the basis of economic freedom, property, rule of law and democracy is increasing in today's conditions of strengthening the role of such factors as globalization, competitiveness and innovation in the world. Aim and tasks. The purpose of the article is to study theoretical, methodological and practical recommendations, which should justify the tools for improving the state incentives for the sustainable development of regions in Ukraine and Poland, taking into account the experience gained from the European Union countries. Research results. Research and practice show that the development and rates of economic growth in the country depend on the efficiency of public institutions. They are one of the most important variables that explain the differences in the rates of economic growth in the groups of developing and transforming countries. It was found that the decentralization of state functions means that it delegates its powers to the structures it establishes, one of which is a region with, inter alia, administrative rights. Therefore, the article provides a comparative analysis of the legal conditions for the sustainable development of the regions in the EU, Poland and Ukraine. It should be noted that both the basis for smart development and inclusive development are important, however, this study focuses on the components of sustainable development, and, therefore, the stimulation of an economy that effectively uses resources, while being environmentally friendly and more competitive. Conclusions. It was found that in all the analyzed countries, the planning documents on the regional level take into account the basic principles of the arrangement, development and land use taking into account historical, economic, ecological, demographic, ethnic and cultural features of the region. Prospects for future research in the field of state incentives for sustainable development of regions are related to the effective structure of the formation of the institutional environment of the state.

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The role of parliament in the sustainable development of the country: Agenda for Kazakhstan

RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA ◽

10.3280/riss2019-002005 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 29-52

Author(s):

Aliya Kassymbek ◽

Lazzat Zhazylbek ◽

Zhanel Sailibayeva ◽

Kairatbek Shadiyev ◽

Yermek Buribayev

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

The Sustainable Development

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Problem of energy efficiency in the model of sustainable development in Ukraine: EU experience

Socio-Economic Problems of the Modern Period of Ukraine ◽

10.36818/2071-4653-2019-1-4 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 18-23

Author(s):

Vasyl Zelenko ◽

Yaryna Ferenchak ◽

Nataliya Zelenko

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Energy Saving ◽

Association Agreement ◽

Climate Conditions ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Non Profit ◽

Efficiency Measures ◽

Efficient Construction

The paper outlines major preconditions of development of energy efficiency programs and the process of their introduction from the perspective of sustainable development concept. Energy saving measures of European Union are examined, its experience and results, like green books and Thermie programs, etc are analyzed. The paper also specifies relevant activities and responsibilities undertaken by Member States by 2030 and the rates planned to be achieved. The experience of neighboring Poland in energy efficiency promotion is analyzed, as far as the country most closely resembles Ukraine by the initial rates in 1990. We calculated conditional losses of Ukraine in 2017 as the gap between the rates of energy efficiency of Ukraine and Poland (similarity of climate conditions and the state of housing funds allowed us to assume that the comparison will be the most correct regarding Ukraine). The results of calculations make us conclude that the funds are used most efficiently if the money designated, for example, for subsidizing of population are directed at strengthening of energy efficiency (at least up to the level of neighboring country). It will result in saving of about 40 billion. This is the amount defined as Ukrainian capacity in terms of improvement of energy saving and possible results of its realization. The paper determines the stage Ukraine is at in introduction of energy efficiency measures and programs: “warm loans” program; conditions regarding energy saving in Ukraine enshrined in the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement; creation of legal basis, namely the Law of Ukraine “On Energy Efficiency Fund” as of 8 June 2017. The role of newly created Energy Efficiency Fund is analyzed. Special attention is paid to the fact that energy efficient construction is one of international liabilities undertaken by Ukraine. The presence of The Active House Alliance at Ukrainian market is an important achievement in this sphere as it is the non-profit association aiming at creation of housing concept corresponding to the sustainable development principles.

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Cultural Consumption and Citizen Engagement—Strategies for Built Heritage Conservation and Sustainable Development. A Case Study of Indore City, India

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13052878 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (5) ◽

pp. 2878

Author(s):

Soniya Billore

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Collective Responsibility ◽

Citizen Engagement ◽

Cultural Consumption ◽

City Region ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Built Heritage

Cultural heritage is an invaluable asset of any city, region, or community and is an important component in the sustainable development of societies and economies. However, the role of cultural heritage has been understudied in terms of its social embeddedness and impact on social cohesion. This has led to a demand for more insights on how cultural heritage is conserved globally and more significantly via the role of societal stakeholders. Inclusive strategies allow diverse sections of a community to engage and enrich not only the anthropological interpretations of society but also support social stability and foster positive social change. This paper exemplifies how an inclusive approach was used to engage citizen engagement for the sustainable development of the built heritage in the city of Indore in central India. Best practices are presented through secondary data through various print and online sources relevant to the context. Open coding of secondary data has helped to identify strategic approaches and relationships that emerge as crucial to citizen engagement as presented in this study. The paper discusses strategies that, based on diversity and inclusivity, contribute to the enrichment of community knowledge, increased synergistic participation, and the enhancement of the sense of collective responsibility in cultural consumption.

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Tourism Network in Urban Agglomerated Destinations: Implications for Sustainable Tourism Destination Development through a Critical Literature Review

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13010285 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 285

Author(s):

Huanhuan Hua ◽

Amare Wondirad

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Urban Tourism ◽

Urban Agglomeration ◽

Future Research ◽

Tourism Destination ◽

Research Fields ◽

Research Themes ◽

Research Architecture ◽

Critical Literature

This study analyzes tourism network in urban agglomerated destinations and puts forth implications for future sustainable development through a critical and extensive review of related literature. First of all, with a bibliometric analysis of 2670 selected articles from three research fields of urban tourism, urban agglomeration tourism and tourism destination network, we analyzed their respective research themes and classified them accordingly. Then, the study further investigates the role of tourism network in urban agglomerated destinations by identifying the differences and connections between urban agglomeration tourism and urban tourism. Finally, a basic architecture is established for the study of tourism networks in urban agglomerated destinations context. Study findings highlight that urban agglomeration tourism emphasizes the interconnectivity and social network relationships. However, research on the destination network of urban agglomerations is limited, especially from the tourism development perspectives. Therefore, the evolution process, structural effects, determinants and dynamic mechanisms of the tourism network in urban agglomerated destination are among the opportunities for future research. Moreover, the research architecture shows that the network relationship emerges as a new direction for the study of urban agglomeration system to better integrate and harness destinations’ resources and thereby promote sustainable development in urban agglomerated areas.

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The Sustainable Development Goals, forests, and the role of Australian Forestry

Australian Forestry ◽

10.1080/00049158.2021.1920207 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

A. D. Sarre ◽

S. M. Davey

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Sustainable Development Goals ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Development Goals

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The role of plastic concerning the sustainable development goals: The literature point of view

Cleaner and Responsible Consumption ◽

10.1016/j.clrc.2021.100020 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100020

Author(s):

Fabiula Danielli Bastos de Sousa

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Sustainable Development Goals ◽

Point Of View ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Development Goals

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The Determinants of Access to Sanitation: The Role of Human Rights and the Challenges of Measurement

Water ◽

10.3390/w13121676 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (12) ◽

pp. 1676

Author(s):

Rebecca Schiel ◽

Bruce M. Wilson ◽

Malcolm Langford

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Human Rights ◽

Field Data ◽

Data Availability ◽

Regression Analyses ◽

Human Right ◽

Sustainable Development Goal ◽

Development Goal ◽

The Sustainable Development

Ten years after the United Nation’s recognition of the human right to water and sanitation (HRtWS), little is understood about how these right impacts access to sanitation. There is limited identification of the mechanisms responsible for improvements in sanitation, including the international and constitutional recognition of rights to sanitation and water. We examine a core reason for the lack of progress in this field: data quality. Examining data availability and quality on measures of access to sanitation, we arrive at three findings: (1) where data are widely available, measures are not in line with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets, revealing little about changes in sanitation access; (2) data concerning safe sanitation are missing in more country-year observations than not; and (3) data are missing in the largest proportions from the poorest states and those most in need of progress on sanitation. Nonetheless, we present two regression analyses to determine what effect rights recognition has on improvements in sanitation access. First, the available data are too limited to analyze progress toward meeting SDGs related to sanitation globally, and especially in regions most urgently needing improvements. Second, utilizing more widely available data, we find that rights seem to have little impact on access.

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