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
Luca Marrucci, Tiberio Daddi, Fabio Iraldo
Summary: Research has shown that both institutional and stakeholder pressures have a positive impact on organizational performance and the adoption of green human resource management (GHRM). Performance outcomes also have a positive relationship with GHRM practices. However, there is a risk that GHRM can become an elitist practice in high-performing organizations.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Flavia Zabloski Toporowicz, Jovani Taveira de Souza, Cassiano Moro Piekarski
Summary: This study aims to identify the main variables influencing the number of valid ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, revealing new factors such as the number of certifications and scientific articles, passenger transport by railways and air, greenhouse gases, and methane and nitrous oxide emissions that previous studies had not found.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Business
Ning Liu
Summary: This study develops a nuanced framework to explain the heterogeneous mechanisms of institutional intermediaries' efforts and how they influence firms' intermediary choices in response to government regulations. The study finds that firms' inexperience with regulations and adoption of novel technologies lead to selecting public intermediaries, while noncompliance records and lack of institutional linkage to the government result in reliance on private intermediaries. These findings contribute to the literature on the value of intermediaries and firms' choices at the intersection of management and government.
ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Business
Abubakr Saeed, Hammad Riaz
Summary: This study explores the impact of societal trust on corporate environmental strategy, particularly on the likelihood of achieving ISO 14001 certification. The negative effect of societal trust on ISO 14001 certification is more pronounced for firms collaborating closely with environmental groups, but weaker in higher market uncertainty. These findings contribute significantly to both academic and practical fields.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Business
Abdoul G. Sam, Danbee Song
Summary: ISO 14001 certification has a positive push effect on South Korean manufacturing exports, with a more pronounced impact on exports to high-income countries.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Business
Luis Fonseca, Vitor Silva, Jose Carlos Sa, Vanda Lima, Gilberto Santos, Rui Silva
Summary: The study found that B Corp companies certified with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 have higher scores in the Environment dimension, but the results for other B Impact Assessment dimensions are inconclusive. Companies guided by different missions and business models contribute differently to CSR and sustainable development goals.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Management
Luis Fonseca, Pedro Domingues, Henriqueta Novoa, Paul Simpson, Joana dos Guimaraes Sa
Summary: This research assesses the opinions of the conformity assessment community regarding the auditability and ease of use of ISO 9001:2015. The findings indicate that ISO 9001:2015 has achieved its main objectives according to auditors, program managers, and certification decision-makers from certification bodies. However, there is a suggestion for a more simplified language and improvement in the understanding and interpretation of the requirements. Furthermore, recommendations have been made to enhance the applicability and auditability of specific clauses.
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jiun-Da Lin
Summary: China has become a leading country in green finance and has one of the world's largest green bond markets. However, not all Chinese green bond issuers comply with global green bond standards. This study finds that Chinese issuers with political connections and Western linkages are more likely to comply with global standards, while compliance is lower when domestic regulatory agencies do not actively encourage it. The findings also suggest that Western linkages can moderate the effect of regulation on compliance.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Operations Research & Management Science
Syed Mithun Ali, H. M. Belal, Sanjeeb Roy, Md Tayabur Rahman, Ahmed Shoyeb Raihan
Summary: This study proposes a framework that focuses on the human factors (HFs) behind ISO 14001 EMS implementation. Through content analysis and expert opinions, influential HFs are identified and quantified. The study finds that EMS Training has the most scopes for improvement, followed by Employee Empowerment and EMS Teamwork. The framework enables organizations to assess the role of HFs, benchmark competitively, and define and adjust goals for environmental management.
ANNALS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Business, Finance
Thi Thuy Anh Vo, Mieszko Mazur
Summary: Using a sample of 39 countries from 2010 through 2021, the study finds that institutional holdings have a destabilizing effect on stock prices during the COVID-19 crisis, while providing stability during normal periods. The impact of foreign and domestic institutions varies, and institutional investors help reduce stock return volatility in countries more heavily affected by the crisis. Additionally, investor protection moderates the impact of institutional holdings on stock return volatility in both pre- and crisis periods.
FINANCE RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Business
Tianchen Li
Summary: This research examines how entrepreneurial cognition and institutions influence the rate of entrepreneurial start-ups, revealing the interacting determinants of entrepreneurship through a multilevel perspective. The findings contribute to theoretical and knowledge bases by offering insights into the role of individual cognition and institutional environments in shaping entrepreneurship.
MANAGEMENT DECISION
(2021)
Article
Business, Finance
Hanen Khaireddine, Isabelle Lacombe, Anis Jarboui
Summary: This study examines the relationship between sustainability assurance (SA) quality and firm value, as well as the moderating effect of corporate environmental sustainability performance (CESP). The findings highlight the joint effect of credibility and eco-efficiency on market confidence in sustainability information.
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT AND POLICY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Thu Huong Tran, Wen-Min Lu, Qian Long Kweh
Summary: This study examines the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and ISO 14001 on firm performance in Microsoft's supply chain. The results show that ISO 14001 reduces profitability but improves overall performance. The implementation of ESG initiatives has a U-shaped influence on profitability and overall performance, with firms benefiting beyond a certain investment level. The study also reveals that the customer group in the supply chain has higher performance value than the other two groups.
Article
Business
David Risi, Laurence Vigneau, Stephan Bohn, Christopher Wickert
Summary: Research applying institutional theory to corporate social responsibility (CSR) has gained momentum, but systematic studies on the relationship between agentic choices and institutional structures through values are lacking. This article analyzes the literature from 1989 to 2021 and explores the role of values in institutional theory-based CSR research, providing insights for future research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Mahelet G. Fikru, Gregory Gelles, Ana-Maria Ichim, Joseph D. Smith
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mahelet G. Fikru
Article
Economics
Mahelet G. Fikru
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mahelet G. Fikru
Summary: The study found that only a small percentage of solar adopters bundled PV installation with additional insulation, typically owning larger, older homes in areas with higher electricity prices. Solar adopters who opted for the bundling strategy saved more money than those who did not add insulation, but only those with higher initial bills ended up with a higher percentage of savings.
Article
Economics
Mahelet G. Fikru, Luis Gautier
Summary: Using a Cournot oligopoly model, this study examines the profitability of electric utility mergers in the presence of distributed renewable energy sources. The results indicate that the impact of renewable energy on profitability depends on the rate at which it raises the marginal grid integration cost and the extent to which it reduces pollution intensity.
Article
Business, Finance
Li Li Eng, Mahelet G. Fikru, Thanyaluk Vichitsarawong
Summary: The study found that reducing emissions and effectively managing toxic chemicals have positive effects on firm profitability, especially for companies subject to mandatory reporting. However, recycling toxic chemicals may have negative financial consequences for companies.
ADVANCES IN ACCOUNTING
(2021)
Article
Business, Finance
Li Li Eng, Mahelet Fikru, Thanyaluk Vichitsarawong
Summary: This paper explores the impact of sustainability disclosures and ESG ratings on firm value, finding that ESG ratings are positively correlated with market value and stock price, and that sustainability disclosures provide additional information content. Different types of sustainability disclosures have varying effects on market value and stock price, highlighting the importance of harmonizing sustainability reporting standards.
SUSTAINABILITY ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT AND POLICY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mahelet G. Fikru, Casey Canfield
Summary: This study examines the relationship between green electricity subscriptions and demand for residential solar installations. The results show that virtual and physical options are substitutes, with an increase in the price of solar installations leading to fewer installations and higher demand for green electricity. However, the price of green electricity does not affect residential solar installations.
Article
Development Studies
Lee E. Voth-Gaeddert, Mahelet G. Fikru, Daniel B. Oerther
Summary: The child stunting rate in Guatemala is among the highest globally, and it is associated with economic costs. Household investment in water, sanitation, and hygiene technologies is limited, and areas with higher returns on investment are characterized by low-cost and easily accessible technologies.
Article
Environmental Studies
Mahelet G. Fikru, Kwame Awuah-Offei
Summary: This study presents a two-stage optimization model to explore the economics of critical minerals. The results suggest that expanding the production of critical minerals can be achieved by investing in efficient technologies and technologies with increasing returns to scale. However, mandating firms to process a certain percentage of geological input for critical mineral recovery would have unintended consequences of increasing the marginal cost of producing main minerals. The supply elasticity of critical minerals depends on the returns to scale of production.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mahelet G. Fikru
Summary: This study proposes a zero lost profit principle for designing solar compensation policies and evaluates its impact on electricity bill savings. The principle does not significantly reduce bill savings, but a net purchasing model based on the avoided cost principle leads to a reduction in savings.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mahelet G. Fikru
Summary: This study compares the costs of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and renewable energy (RE) generation, and examines the impact of policy incentives on the investment choices of power generators. The results suggest that power generators can profitably adopt both CCS and RE in the presence of policy instruments. Carbon tax and CCS subsidies have a significant influence on the use of CCS.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Business
Luis Gautier, Mahelet G. Fikru
Summary: This study reviews the literature and presents a framework for evaluating the welfare impact of acquiring new firms. The results indicate that, under certain conditions, acquiring new firms may not reduce welfare and may not need to be restricted.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRY COMPETITION & TRADE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mahelet G. Fikru, Casey I. Canfield
Article
Economics
Mahelet G. Fikru, Luis Gautier
Article
Ecology
Simon Rabaa, Robert Wilken, Sylvie Geisendorf
Summary: Energy efficiency measures are crucial for combating climate change, but rebound effects may undermine their effectiveness. This study finds that prior energy efficiency behavior does not hinder subsequent climate-friendly behavior, which is determined by individual demographics and environmental attitudes.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
James R. Meldrum, Patricia A. Champ, Hannah Brenkert-Smith, Christopher M. Barth, Abby E. McConnell, Carolyn Wagner, Colleen Donovan
Summary: This study reassessed a previous study using a richer dataset and found that individuals with lower incomes are less likely to participate in cost-sharing programs, and even if they do participate, they contribute a lower share. This indicates potential economic equity concerns.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Daniel Rueb
Summary: This paper examines the distributional effects of the European Commission's Fit-for-55 package at the household level in seven EU countries and finds that a household-size specific lump-sum refund can mitigate the negative distributional effects of a carbon tax and reduce overall inequality.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Correction
Ecology
Anke Jacksohn, Miguel Angel Tovar Reanos, Frank Pothen, Katrin Rehdanz
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Pierre Chiaverina, Sophie Drogue, Florence Jacquet
Summary: This study investigates the impact of farmers' participation in different short food supply chains (SFSCs) on synthetic pesticide use and crop yields. The findings show that farmers who sell part of their crops through direct-to-consumer channels use significantly fewer synthetic pesticides compared to those who sell through long food supply chains. However, there is no evidence that farmers involved in direct-to-retailer channels use significantly fewer synthetic pesticides. Additionally, there is no indication that SFSC participation affects crop yields.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Kangyin Dong, Yang Liu, Jianda Wang, Xiucheng Dong
Summary: This study uses the generalized method of moments (GMM) model to explore the relationship between the digital economy and energy vulnerability in 110 economies. The findings suggest that the digital economy effectively reduces energy vulnerability, with digital infrastructure and social impact being the main contributors. Furthermore, the digital economy helps upgrade the industrial structure and financial development level, thereby reducing energy vulnerability. Additionally, the negative impact of the digital economy on energy vulnerability is more significant in regions with higher income levels.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Romain Espinosa, Nicolas Treich
Summary: This study examines a simple model of consumption of animals with altruistic behavior towards animals. The model reveals a public good issue, where the market equilibrium leads to low quality and excessive quantity of animal lives when they are not worth living. The implications of the findings and the significance of the modeling choices for future economic research on animal welfare are discussed.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Arianna Buratto, Lorenzo Lotti
Summary: Finding ways to steer consumers towards vegetarian and plant-based meals is important for reducing the environmental impact of diets. In this study, we investigated the use of nudges in restaurants to increase sales of vegetarian and plant-based dishes. We found that removing symbols for these dishes increased sales, while adding a low emissions symbol had no effect. However, when the nudge was made transparent through a statement, sales significantly increased. These findings support the use of nudges as cost-effective interventions to address unsustainable food consumption in the hospitality sector.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Emmanuel Paroissien, Timothy K. M. Beatty, Antoine Nebout
Summary: This article provides empirical evidence that the opportunity cost of time explains the frequency of household food waste. The study found that proxies for the opportunity cost of time were positively correlated with the probability of reporting wasting food.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jefim Vogel, Gauthier Guerin, Daniel W. O'Neill, Julia K. Steinberger
Summary: This study explores the vulnerability of livelihoods to a reduction in economic output and introduces a novel analytic framework to describe their relationship. The study finds that the vulnerability is not inevitable but arises from insecurity in wage labor, adequate incomes, and pensions. These conditions are primarily due to profit maximization and neoliberal welfare and labor policies. The study identifies a range of interventions to overcome this vulnerability and make stringent environmental policies socially sustainable and politically palatable.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Franziska Dorn, Simone Maxand, Thomas Kneib
Summary: Understanding the interconnected nature of rising carbon emissions and income inequality is crucial to achieve social and ecological sustainability. The distributional copula model used in this study uncovers complex interdependencies that standard linear regression techniques might hide.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Darius Corbier, Frederic Gonand
Summary: The article investigates the macroeconomic channels of transmission of the low-carbon transition in two official scenarios for the French power system under different oil price scenarios. The results show that technical progress and substitution mechanisms can drive the decarbonization of the economy and growth, with energy demand and durable goods demand being the main transmission channels.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Gloria Amaris, Stepan Vesely, Stephane Hess, Christian A. Klockner
Summary: The study of human behavior is crucial for the development of policies for sustainability. It is important to consider the possibility of spillover effects in mathematical models, as exposure to related choices can influence subsequent behavior. Our study demonstrates the existence of these spillover effects and showcases the effectiveness of discrete choice models.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Sonia Almeida Neves, Antonio Cardoso Marques, Leonardo Batista de sa Lopes
Summary: This paper investigates the impact of European Union regulations on e-waste exports. The findings suggest that taxation is ineffective in reducing e-waste exports and may even increase them. Additionally, high dependence on foreign raw materials and sub-standard waste collection systems contribute to the increase in e-waste exports. Therefore, investing in e-waste collection facilities can better utilize the valuable resources in this waste.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Gregor Semieniuk
Summary: Efforts to decouple economic growth from resource use and negative environmental impacts have yielded inconclusive results, partially due to the uncertainties in historical measurement arising from definitional changes to GDP. This study examines the impact of GDP vintages on decoupling results and finds that a significant number of countries switch between relative decoupling and recoupling, and that GDP vintages also affect environmental Kuznets curve results and the decline in global energy intensity. The inconsistencies in economic measurement introduce ambiguity into historical decoupling evidence and model projections into the future.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2024)
