A life cycle assessment model of Canadian residential dwellings and building stocks

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an internationally recognized and scientifically based methodology to quantify the environmental impact of a product or service, typically from cradle-to-grave. The life cycle performance of housing is influenced by the interdependent nature of material and energy use, and dwelling location and service life. While much research has been conducted building LCA, its incorporation into regulation has been difficult to implement. This research outlines the methodology used to create an LCA database of new Canadian construction for the purpose of building stock modeling and benchmarking national construction practice, two key tools for higher level decision making. A software program has been developed to handle data storage and calculations. Results presented include general performance trends at various sector scales, and analysis comparing LCA to traditional environmental performance measurement, and sensitivity analysis of building material and operating energy fuel choice and energy efficiency measures.

A life cycle assessment model of Canadian residential dwellings and building stocks

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an internationally recognized and scientifically based methodology to quantify the environmental impact of a product or service, typically from cradle-to-grave. The life cycle performance of housing is influenced by the interdependent nature of material and energy use, and dwelling location and service life. While much research has been conducted building LCA, its incorporation into regulation has been difficult to implement. This research outlines the methodology used to create an LCA database of new Canadian construction for the purpose of building stock modeling and benchmarking national construction practice, two key tools for higher level decision making. A software program has been developed to handle data storage and calculations. Results presented include general performance trends at various sector scales, and analysis comparing LCA to traditional environmental performance measurement, and sensitivity analysis of building material and operating energy fuel choice and energy efficiency measures.

PENGARUH KINERJA LINGKUNGAN TERHADAP CARBON EMISSION DISCLOSURE DENGAN DEWAN KOMISARIS INDEPENDEN SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI

This study aims to test the effect of environmental performance on carbon emission disclosure with independent board of commissioners as moderation variables. Environmental performance measurement uses PROPER rating, carbon emission disclosure using Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), while independent board of commissioners is measured by proportion of independent board of commissioners. The population in this study was a company that belonged to the non-financial sector in 2016-2018. Sample selection using purposive sampling method that produces 28 companies. Analysis techniques using Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). The results showed that its environmental performance had a positive influence on carbon emission disclosure, while the independent board of commissioners was not able to moderate the influence of environmental performance on carbon emission disclosure.

Environmental Performance, Customer Satisfaction, and Profitability: A Study among Large U.S. Companies

The academic community has been advocating for companies to focus on improving their environmental performance. While companies are increasingly taking environmental action driven mainly by top management commitment, there is interest in understanding whether by contributing to the sustainability of the natural environment companies can gain the satisfaction of their other stakeholders and in a manner that facilitates their competitiveness. With the use of partial least squares structural equation modeling among a sample of large U.S. publicly traded companies, this study investigates the role of customer satisfaction in driving an effect of companies’ environmental performance on their long-term oriented profitability. The results show that customer satisfaction positively affects the long-term oriented profitability of companies. However, customers are generally not satisfied with companies’ environmental performance. An opportunity, therefore, exists for companies to adopt new approaches to their environmental performance that are particularly focused away from reducing the use of environmental resources. An opportunity also exists for guidance to companies on environmental performance measurement metrics that reflect their involvement in the promotion of the sustainability of the natural environment.

An integral GSCM index for assessment of environmental performance in manufacturing companies

Purpose From the green supply chain management (GSCM) approach, the purpose of this paper is to propose a green index as a benchmarking tool to assess environmental performance in manufacturing companies. The index involves 10 green practices and 46 performance dimensions, which were identified by way of an exhaustive literature review. Design/methodology/approach The GSCM index was designed as follows: survey design; experts group selection; relationship identification and green practice weighting (DEMATEL method); and GSCM index construction. The proposed GSCM index was validated at a set of ten Colombian manufacturing companies, which belong to different industrial subsectors. Findings The structural relationships between both green practices and performance dimensions (cause group vs effect group) were determined. Consequently, a set of green practices and performance dimensions on which managers must focus their environmental efforts (cause group), in order to positively affect the system as a whole, was identified. The environmental performance of a set of manufacturing companies was established. Practical implications As a decision support tool, the GSCM index provides a baseline for the deployment of environmental improvement plans. It also permits the comparison of environmental performance between companies from different industrial sectors. Further, it can be used to monitor internal operations and collaboration programs in each echelon of the supply chain. Originality/value This publication contributes to the field of environmental performance measurement by introducing a new index, from the GSCM perspective. In contrast with the existing green indicators, the proposed index is the first to consider causal relationships between green practices and between their performance dimensions.

INDIKATOR SOSIAL – EKONOMI UNTUK PENGUKURAN KINERJA LINGKUNGAN KAWASAN INDUSTRI BERBASIS KELAPA SAWIT KEK SEI MANGKEI (IDENTIFICATION OF SOCIAL – ECONOMIC INDICATORS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT INDUSTRIAL AREAS BASED ON PALM OIL)

KEK Sei Mangkei merupakan perwujudan dari program MP3EI, dengan mengembangkan industri hilir kelapa sawit di Indonesia. Keistimewaan KEK Sei Mangkei yaitu berada pada centra bahan baku dan lokasinya yang strategis untuk mendukung pengembangan KEK Sei Mangkei di masa mendatang. Untuk dapat mewujudkan keberlanjutan industri, perusahaan diminta untuk melakukan penilaian kinerja lingkungan, dengan melihat berbagai indikator. Penelitian ini fokus pada identifikasi indikator sosial dan ekonomi yang mempengaruhi kinerja lingkungan di kawasan industri Sei Mangkei berbasis klaster kelapa sawit. Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode survey dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dan kuesioner. Analisis data dilakukan secara kuantitatif deskriptif dan kualitatif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa identifikasi variabel indikator sosial dan ekonomi di KEK Sei Mangkei yang mengacu pada Sustainability Reporting Guidelines (2011), yang didasarkan pada GRI Reporting Framework (2010) dapat dilaksanakan di KEK Sei Mangkei, walaupun ada beberapa variabel yang belum dilaksanakan dengan baik, dikarenakan masih sedikitnya industri yang beroperasional di KEK Sei Mangkei. Kata kunci: KEK Sei Mangkei, kelapa sawit, kinerja lingkungan, GRI 2010, indikator sosial – ekonomi

Analisis Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Pengungkapan Islamic Social Reporting pada Perusahaan yang Terdaftar di Jakarta Islamic Index Periode 2010-2013

Islamic Social Reporting (ISR) is a social responsibility disclosure index that has specific indicators on ethical principles of Islam. In this study, assessment a level of ISR disclosure performed among list of Jakarta Islamic Index companies. The aim of this study is to obtain an empirical evidence about factor that affect Islamic Social Reporting (ISR) in company’s annual report. The factors that used in this study such as:social activity, industry size, profitability, and environmental performance. Measurement of Islamic Social Reporting is based on islamic social reporting categories that used to calculate the Islamic Social Reporting Index as seen from the company’s annual report. This research is a quantitative research. The population of this research are all companies that listed in Jakarta Islamic Index totaling 30 companies. Sampling technique used purposive sampling technique. Total sample was 8 companies. The analytical techniques was conducted by multiple regression method and also classical assumption test. The results of this study indicate that the industry size significantly positive influence the Islamic Social Reporting (ISR) disclosure. Meanwhile, profitability and environmental performance had no significant effect to the Islamic Social Reporting (ISR) disclosure in Indonesia.Keywords: Islamic Social Reporting, Jakarta Islamic Index industry size, profitability, and environmental performance.