Article
Energy & Fuels
Agnieszka Ociepa-Kubicka, Iwona Deska, Ewa Ociepa
Summary: This study investigates the benefits and barriers of implementing ISO 14001 and EMAS, finding that knowledge and organizational issues, as well as the time required for documentation preparation, are more significant than financial problems. Moreover, the longer the duration of EMS implementation, the greater the benefits.
Article
Environmental Studies
Maria Garcia-Alvarez, Alberto Diaz de Junguitu
Summary: This work examines the motivations and environmental performance of EMAS registration, an international standard for environmental management systems. Based on a review of 73 scholarly works, it provides a research agenda for further exploration. The findings highlight diverse motivations for EMAS adoption and a mixed picture of its impact on performance. The implications for managers, policy makers, and stakeholders are discussed.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Business
Christian Valery Tayo Tene, Olivier Boiral, Inaki Heras-Saizarbitoria
Summary: This article examines the role of quality management in the internalization of environmental practices. Results show the contrasting roles played by ISO standards in corporate environmental management, with varying levels of integration based on the internalization of quality management and institutional pressures.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Business
Pablo Arocena, Raquel Orcos, Fedaous Zouaghi
Summary: This study examines the impact of adopting the ISO 14001 standard on firm environmental and economic performance. The findings suggest that ISO 14001 adoption can help reduce carbon emission intensity and increase profitability, with a greater impact on companies from countries with high environmental awareness and larger firms.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Pawel Nowicki, Marek Cwiklicki, Piotr Kafel, Magdalena Wojnarowska
Summary: The study examines the importance of certification credibility of EMSs and highlights the impact of certifying companies and audit quality on certification credibility. Positive reception of certified EMSs in companies leads to increased use and credibility of certificates.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mette Alberg Mosgaard, Anja Marie Bundgaard, Heidi Simone Kristensen
Summary: This article examines the implementation of environmental objectives in ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) in organizations. The study reveals that employees and customers are rarely involved in setting environmental objectives, which are primarily determined by top managers and environmental managers. The most common objectives focus on energy/climate, waste, and water consumption, while objectives related to biodiversity, lifecycle assessments, and design are less utilized.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tiberio Daddi, Niccolo Maria Todaro, Luca Marrucci, Fabio Iraldo, Sant 'Anna
Summary: This study investigates the role of environmental manager satisfaction in the internalisation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and achieving environmental performance. The results show that satisfaction positively influences environmental reputation and competitiveness, even without considering the mediating role of internalisation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Saleh Alsulamy, Shaik Dawood, Mohamed Rafik, Mohamed Mansour
Summary: The most frequent drawback of ISO 14001 is the high cost of certification and implementation process. This study adopts a quantitative method to analyze the benefits of adopting the standard and finds that the benefits vary among different sectors. It highlights the necessity of assessing the benefits of ISO 14001 adaptation and supports the listing of standard key performance indicators.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ying Sun, Jingyi Lou, Huaping Sun, Ting Pan
Summary: The scarcity of conventional fossil energy resources and environmental pollution have led to the increasing trade of solar energy products in China. This study investigates the impact of voluntary environmental regulation on China's solar energy industry trade flows. By analyzing panel data of Chinese solar energy industry exports to 46 countries from 2002 to 2020 using a fixed effect regression model, the results indicate that the voluntary environmental regulation of export destination countries has a significant positive effect on China's exports, while the bilateral gap in voluntary environmental regulation has a negative effect. Moreover, reducing the bilateral gap in voluntary environmental regulation has a greater promoting effect on exports to developed countries compared to developing countries, indicating country heterogeneity. Additionally, increased trade friction weakens the role of host countries' voluntary environmental regulations in promoting exports. The implication of this study is that voluntary environmental regulation has economic effects such as demand effect, information effect, and common language effect, which are crucial for the sustainable and stable development of solar energy trade.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Business
Abubakr Saeed, Hammad Riaz, Tahiru Azaaviele Liedong, Tazeeb Rajwani
Summary: Drawing on upper echelon theory, this study examines the impact of top management team (TMT) gender diversity on the adoption of environmental standards in emerging countries. The study also investigates how this impact is influenced by women executives' personal attributes, as well as organizational and institutional conditions. The findings suggest that the proportion of women in TMTs is positively related to the likelihood of ISO 14001 certification and renewal, and this relationship is strengthened by high institutional gender parity, women executives' power, and CSR committees.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Management
Seongkyoon Jeong, Jaeseok Lee
Summary: This study investigates the impact of environmental management systems (EMS) adoption on energy efficiency and finds a trade-off relationship between them. It suggests that the unintended consequence of EMS implementation can be moderated through quality management capability.
M&SOM-MANUFACTURING & SERVICE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alexandra Baron Dorado, Gerusa Gimenez Leal, Rodolfo de Castro Vila
Summary: This study analyzes the information reported in EMAS statements and finds that EMAS is not an effective tool for measuring and reporting companies' progress towards a circular model. The recommendations for policymakers and companies provide useful guidance for establishing specific circular key performance indicators within the EMAS regulation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alexandra Baron Dorado, Gerusa Gimenez Leal, Rodolfo de Castro Vila
Summary: This study analyzes the information reported in EMAS statements to determine its usefulness as a tool for measuring the level of adoption of circular economy in companies. The results show that the information reported in the statements is not extensive enough or provided as scalable and comparable quantitative data, making it an invalid tool for measuring and reporting the progress of companies towards circularity. Recommendations include establishing specific circular key performance indicators within the EMAS regulation and using EMAS reporting in a more comprehensive and indicator-focused way.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Luca Marrucci, Tiberio Daddi, Fabio Iraldo
Summary: Despite general interest in the circular economy, organizations face difficulties in implementing circular practices. Developing absorptive capacity (ACAP) can promote circularity within organizations. The study highlights the relationship between ACAP and organizational performance, and demonstrates that ACAP significantly facilitates the implementation of a circular economy and internalization of an environmental management system (EMS), leading to improved overall performance. The research expands academic literature by framing the circular economy with ACAP theory and offers insights for practitioners on identifying opportunities from a circular economy and the effect of internalizing EMSs on economic performance, environmental performance, and reputation.
JOURNAL OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Takunda Shabani, Steven Jerie
Summary: Environmental Management Systems (EMS) is crucial for achieving sustainability globally, but its applicability in the medical sector is a matter of concern. This review focuses on the applicability of EMS in medical waste management in Zimbabwe. The study utilizes published secondary sources to examine the strengths and opportunities of EMS in this specific context. The medical sector in Zimbabwe produces various types of waste, including pathological, pharmaceutical, cytotoxic, radioactive, chemical, sharp, infectious, and general waste. Traditional waste disposal methods used in the medical sector, such as landfilling, incineration, open pits, and open burning, cause contamination of water, air, and soil. However, EMS can help reduce solid waste by promoting waste reuse, recycle, and recovery, and by implementing an integrated approach and effective legislation. The development of an integrated sustainable medical waste management model using EMS is essential for achieving sustainability.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Business
Maria-Jose Pinillos, Eloisa Diaz-Garrido, Maria-Luz Martin-Pena
Summary: This paper analyzes the origins and evolution of the concept of servitization by studying the definitions provided in the literature. The lack of consensus among scholars regarding the concept is highlighted, and a proposed definition aims to provide a common understanding for practitioners and researchers. The study emphasizes the importance of standardized vocabulary in servitization research and offers predictions for future progress in this area.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL MARKETING
(2022)
Article
Business
Cristina Garcia-Magro, Maria-Luz Martin-Pena, Jose Maria Sanchez-Lopez
Summary: This study investigates the impact of utilitarian, hedonic, and social emotional mechanics in gamified digital platforms on the components of value co-creation, and finds that the social emotional mechanics have a positive impact on the value creation components of dialogue, access, transparency, and risk.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL MARKETING
(2023)
Article
Business
Maricela Salgado, Maria Valeria De Castro Martinez, Esperanza Marcos Martinez, Marcos Lopez-Sanz, Maria Luz Martin-Pena
Summary: This study presents the SD4OCh methodology, based on service design, which helps small and medium enterprises undertake organisational change. The methodology consists of three key stages: diagnosis, innovation, and implementation, as well as a transversal evaluation stage.
JOURNAL OF SERVICE THEORY AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Fabiola Gomez-Jorge, Eloisa Diaz-Garrido
Summary: This study examines the impact of self-esteem in the work environment on teaching and research productivity in the field of higher education in Spain. The research was conducted among the teaching staff of Rey Juan Carlos University of Madrid, using a structured questionnaire and data analysis. The results show a positive correlation between self-esteem and productivity, with significant differences based on age and seniority. This highlights the importance of universities in ensuring self-esteem among teachers for the quality of education and academic research.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Business
Daniela Patricia Feversani, Valeria De Castro, Esperanza Marcos, Mario G. Piattini, Maria Luz Martin-Pena
Summary: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) need to adapt to volatile environments, but existing service management models and standards focus on large organizations and are not suitable for SMEs. This paper proposes a framework for service management evaluation based on international standards and models, aiming to improve customer service quality for SMEs.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND E-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
M. Luz Martin-Pena, Cristina Garcia-Magro, Jose Maria Sanchez-Lopez
Summary: Service design is a practice that views service-dominant logic (S-D logic) as co-creative and human-centered. Integration with other approaches that encourage continuous interactions with users is needed for the operationalization of S-D logic. Gamification's emotional mechanics can facilitate these interactions and create an environment for value co-creation. This study aims to analyze the impact of gamification's emotional mechanics on service design and value co-creation experiences. Through structural equation modeling, the study validates a theoretical framework that combines human-centered design and value co-creation, contributing to the literature on service design, gamification, and value co-creation. It can also be used as a practical tool for customer engagement.
BEHAVIOUR & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Business
Maria-Luz Martin-Pena, Jose-Maria Sanchez-Lopez, Bart Kamp, Elena Maria Gimenez-Fernandez
Summary: Servitization allows manufacturing firms to differentiate themselves and enhance their competitiveness. This article examines the relationship between servitization and firm performance by investigating the influence of technological and open innovation. The results suggest that technological innovation positively affects servitization, which is moderated by open innovation. Additionally, servitization mediates the relationship between technological innovation and firm performance.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Nuria Perales-Prieto, Maria Luz Martin-Pena
Summary: The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics of the smart supply chain (SSC) and propose a conceptual framework research. Through a systematic review of the literature, the study identifies new elements in the analysis of the SSC and provides a conceptual cyclic framework. The study shows that incorporating digital services to expand the functionalities, particularly in terms of agility and connectivity, is a key new feature of supply chains.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT-JIEM
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Isabel Soriano-Pinar, Eloisa Diaz-Garrido, Sara Bermejo-Olivas
Summary: This study aims to analyze the relationship between Digitalization and the Circular Economy, and provide a set of guidelines that demonstrate the application of digital technologies in different Circular Economy practices. By analyzing co-words, the study identifies the important themes related to digital transformation and the transition to Circular Economy. The research highlights successful initiatives, challenges faced by companies and governments in implementing Circular Economy, and examines changes in business models and industrial practices.
JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
(2023)
Article
Business
Lola Redondo-Rodriguez, Diana C. Perez-Bustamante Yabar, Eloisa Diaz-Garrido
Summary: Digital entrepreneurship is a recent phenomenon that has the potential to boost the economy by creating employment and self-employment. This study aims to analyze the influence of technological innovation on the growth of digital entrepreneurship and its effects on the economy. Through a systematic literature review, the study confirms the importance of technological innovation in driving digital entrepreneurship and suggests the need for other factors such as digital knowledge and skills. It also provides valuable knowledge for promoting sustainable and successful digital entrepreneurship.
INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Maria Luz Martin-Pena, Cristina R. Cachon-Garcia, Maria A. De Vicente y Oliva
Summary: Despite progress, the glass ceiling remains a barrier for women in corporate decision-making. Previous theoretical studies have examined factors and career alternatives for women's professional development, but lacked analysis on causal relationships and implications. This paper fills that gap by exploring determinants and consequences of women executives' career development using a sample of Spanish women. It contributes to gender management literature by enhancing theoretical foundations and providing companies with empirical understanding of women's career development.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
