Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pamela Del Rosario, Marzia Traverso
Summary: This review summarizes the methods and approaches for quantifying the sustainability performance of roads based on the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) concept. Two assessment approaches were identified: life-cycle-based approaches and sustainability rating systems (SRS). Most studies applied life-cycle-based methods, with heterogeneity in functional units and variability in life cycle stages, indicators, and impact assessment methods. The results contribute to expanding the knowledge regarding road sustainability and provide insight into common frameworks, guidelines, and best practices for the sustainability assessment of roads and pavements.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. J. Hahn Menacho, J. F. D. Rodrigues, P. Behrens
Summary: This study assesses the direct and upstream socio-economic and environmental impacts of the projected deployment of CSP in China and Europe using Input-Output Analysis. The study finds that CSP has the potential to create employment and reduce carbon emissions, but efforts are needed to decrease its carbon intensity through learning.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Marco Bellini, Sara Bianchi, Federica Zaccheria, Nicoletta Ravasio
Summary: This paper presents an innovative technological and preventive approach of substituting base fluids with natural vegetable oil based esters in metal working fluids, reducing air pollution significantly. Additionally, an innovative selective hydrogenation process is introduced to enhance the oxidative stability of rapeseed oil, resulting in increased stability while maintaining acceptable cold properties compared to High Oleic Sunflower Oil.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Anesthesiology
Bong Joon James Choi, Catherine L. Chen
Summary: This is a narrative review about environmental sustainability for perioperative clinicians. It introduces the triple bottom line framework and the stabilization wedges model for climate change action in the perioperative setting. The goal of this review is to increase awareness among perioperative physicians of the environmental impacts of surgical and anesthetic care, promote sustainability efforts as a topic of professional concern, and inspire new research in perioperative environmental sustainability.
ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Arunima Malik, Matthew Egan, Michael du Plessis, Manfred Lenzen
Summary: This paper explores the potential of a practical sustainability accounting roadmap that combines financial accounting with national input-output data to assess the environmental and social impacts of organizations' supply chains. The findings suggest that the accounting profession should play a greater role in promoting and facilitating the adoption of related methods and tools for organizations to measure and report on broader aspects of performance.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bart J. A. van Bueren, Mark A. A. M. Leenders, Usha Iyer-Raniga, Kevin Argus
Summary: Eco-champions in eco-communities provide valuable lessons for solving the triple-bottom-line challenge. Through their lifestyle, they have successfully addressed TBL issues that mainstream society struggles with. The study recommends establishing eco-innovation networks in mainstream societies to promote sustainable transitions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Lijun Liu, Jingjie Chu, James L. Anderson, Jintao Xu
Summary: This paper compares nine Chinese fisheries with the top 10% performing fisheries globally using Fishery Performance Indicators (FPIs). The results reveal significant differences in ecological sustainability, harvest sector performance, and economic performance between Chinese fisheries and top performing fisheries, with smaller gaps in community sustainability and post-harvest performance. Zhejiang province shows signs of better fishery management with higher scores in ecological, economic, and social dimensions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abhishek Sahu, Saurabh Agrawal, Girish Kumar
Summary: This study proposes a value engineering methodology that integrates circular economy concepts to achieve sustainable product development objectives. The results show that the proposed methodology significantly reduces product development costs and improves productivity, while also reducing power consumption, CO2 emissions, and water consumption. These findings have the potential to improve the social, economic, and environmental performance of organizations.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Selenay Aytac, Nuria Bautista-Puig, Enrique Orduna-Malea, Clara Y. Tran
Summary: Carbon footprint research has gained increasing attention due to concerns about the environmental impact of human activities. However, the alignment between this research and the dimensions of sustainability has been neglected. This study fills this research gap by analyzing 9032 publications from 1992 to 2020, and finds that CF research is balanced in terms of the environmental and economic dimensions, as well as the social dimension. The study also identifies the most frequently represented objectives, such as Affordable and Clean Energy and Climate Action.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yiming Zhuang, Meltem Denizel, Frank Montabon
Summary: Sustainability has become a significant concern worldwide, and firms are implicitly competing for better sustainability performance. However, firms may hesitate to undertake sustainability initiatives due to costs, raising questions about their efficiency in sustainability practices. Using data envelopment analysis, we evaluated the sustainability efficiency of 1141 large US manufacturing firms from 2009 to 2018 and found variations across years and industries. Additionally, we discovered a quadratic relationship between sustainability performance and efficiency, suggesting an initial struggle for firms to streamline their sustainability efforts before efficiency improves.
Article
Business
Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Zhang Yu, Khalid Farooq
Summary: This research empirically evaluates the impact of green capabilities on green purchasing practices to enhance the triple-bottom-line performance of manufacturing organizations. The results indicate a positive correlation between green capabilities and purchasing habits, while green innovation capabilities did not show statistically significant correlation. Additionally, green buying strategies are significantly associated with the triple bottom line of performance.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Business
Teresa Sanchez-Chaparro, Miguel Angel Soler-Vicen, Victor Gomez-Frias
Summary: In recent years, communicating the sustainability based corporate identity has become crucial for building a positive organizational reputation. This paper presents a methodology for analyzing sustainability based identity as communicated through corporate websites, using a multiple case study approach. Improvement recommendations were provided after a critical assessment of ten Ibero-American companies' websites. A dictionary with 354 keywords and 933 variants was developed for automated content analysis.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Jorge Marco, Diego Valderrama, Mario Rueda
Summary: Rebuilding a collapsed fishery is a complex management challenge that requires multi-faceted evaluations. This study used Fishery Performance Indicators to analyze the performance and rebuilding challenges of the Colombian queen conch fishery. Despite underperforming ecologically and economically, the fishery showed higher scores in community indicators, highlighting its cultural and socioeconomic importance.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Laura Visintainer Lerman, Guilherme Brittes Benitez, Wolfgang Gerstlberger, Vinicius Picanco Rodrigues, Alejandro G. Frank
Summary: The study reveals that advanced adopters of RES in German municipalities focus more on the economic and environmental aspects of sustainability, while less developed regions primarily emphasize reducing energy dependency and increasing social acceptance. The results highlight the importance of balanced development of TBL dimensions in supporting RES policy.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
P. K. Senyo, Ellis L. C. Osabutey
Summary: This study reviews 64 articles through the lens of the triple bottom line theory, develops a framework for sustainable multi-tier supply chains, and provides direction for future research.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Ioannis Spanos, Murat Kucukvar, Timothy C. Bell, Aza Elnimah, Hanin Hamdan, Bodour Al Meer, Shashi Prakash, Orjan Lundberg, Adeeb A. Kutty, Aya H. A. AlKhereibi
Summary: This research utilizes the carbon sequestration potential of trees planted in a tree nursery project to offset carbon emissions, finding that treated sewage and specific fertilizer can effectively reduce carbon emissions, and after the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the lifespan of trees can steadily decrease carbon footprint.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nour N. M. Aboushaqrah, Nuri Cihat Onat, Murat Kucukvar, A. M. S. Hamouda, Ali Osman Kusakci, Berk Ayvaz
Summary: This study presents a combined application of hybrid life cycle sustainability assessment and multi-criteria decision-making for the selection of alternative-fuel taxis. The results show that solar-powered BEVs are the best alternatives when considering all indicators, followed by CNG vehicles. The proposed method provides a practical and life cycle-based decision-making approach for more sustainable transportation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Murat Kucukvar, Nuri C. Onat, Adeeb A. Kutty, Galal M. Abdella, Muhammet Enis Bulak, Fajr Ansari, Gurkan Kumbaroglu
Summary: This research presents the first empirical analysis on the environmental efficiency of battery electric vehicles across 27 European countries under different electricity mix scenarios. The results indicate that Finland and the Netherlands are the most environmentally efficient countries in using BEVs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Muhammad J. Shehab, Ihab Kassem, Adeeb A. Kutty, Murat Kucukvar, Nuri Onat, Tamer Khattab
Summary: This paper investigates the role of 5G networks in achieving sustainability in smart cities through a macroscopic review. It provides an overview of 5G communication networks and several technologies used to enhance sustainability in smart city applications. The majority of research focuses on the environmental dimension of sustainability, with significant interest in the economic and social dimensions as well.
Article
Development Studies
Muhammet Enis Bulak, Murat Kucukvar
Summary: This study presents an integrated approach combining optimization-based frontier models with global multiregional input-output analysis for food consumption in Europe. Sensitivity analysis and performance improvement projections help identify countries that become more efficient when moving from production-based accounting to consumption-based accounting. This method aids in seeking a balance between economic development and environmental impacts.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Reza Hesampour, Morteza Taki, Rostam Fathi, Mehrdad Hassani, Anthony Halog
Summary: This study measured the energy, economic and environmental aspects of greenhouse cucumber production systems using life cycle assessment (LCA) technique, cumulative exergy demand (CExD) analysis, and data envelopment analysis (DEA). The findings showed that improving the efficiency of the crop production process can reduce energy consumption, and chemical fertilizers and labor are the major contributors to total expenses. Direct and indirect emissions are identified as environmental hotspots.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rodrigo Salvador, Murillo Vetroni Barros, Mechthild Donner, Paulo Brito, Anthony Halog, Antonio C. De Francisco
Summary: This article aims to study the drivers, opportunities, challenges, and barriers for businesses in a circular bioeconomy (CBE) from both theoretical and practical perspectives, as well as to identify regional differences in these aspects across continents. Through a mixed-method approach including a literature review and interviews, several drivers, opportunities, challenges, and barriers were identified, and strategies and business implications for advancing CBEs were proposed.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Adeeb A. Kutty, Tadesse G. Wakjira, Murat Kucukvar, Galal M. Abdella, Nuri C. Onat
Summary: Smart cities play a crucial role in economic development and people's lives, making it essential to understand the resilience and livability of these cities. This study introduces a novel data-driven framework that combines multivariate metric-distance analysis with machine learning techniques to assess the resilience and livability of smart cities. The results identify Copenhagen, Geneva, Stockholm, and other cities as leaders in creating resilient and livable environments in their development models.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Aya Hasan AlKhereibi, Tadesse G. Wakjira, Murat Kucukvar, Nuri C. Onat
Summary: This paper proposes a machine-learning-based predictive modeling approach for metro ridership prediction, considering the built environment around the stations. The research findings show that governmental land use density, educational facilities land use density, and mixed-use density are the three key factors determining metro ridership.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Noora Al-Abdelmalek, Murat Kucukvar, Nuri C. Onat, Enas Fares, Hiba Ayad, Muhammet Enis Bulak, Banu Y. Ekren, Yigit Kazancoglu, Kadir Ertogral
Summary: Food trade restrictions can have both negative consequences, such as food crises and geopolitical conflicts, and positive effects in promoting resilience and self-sufficiency. This study uses a data-driven analytical model to investigate the impact of a food embargo on Qatar's industry and shows that it can lead to reductions in food imports, increased self-sufficiency, and lower carbon emissions.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tuan-Dung Hoang, Suhaib A. Bandh, Fayaz A. Malla, Irteza Qayoom, Shahnaz Bashir, Suhail Bashir Peer, Anthony Halog
Summary: Over the past 50 years, the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere has increased significantly due to the extensive use of fossil fuels. Predictions indicate that this upward trend will continue, making the reduction of CO2 emissions a challenging task for various stakeholders. The UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts to achieve NetZero goals. This review focuses on carbon adsorption and conversion technologies, which have gained attention for their potential to mitigate CO2 emissions and presents a timely and meaningful analysis of materials and scalability.
Article
Thermodynamics
Reza Hessampour, Aboubakr Bastani, Mehrdad Hassani, Sabina Failla, Magdalena Daria Vaverkova, Anthony Halog
Summary: This study evaluates the energy consumption, cumulative exergy demand, water footprint, and environmental impacts of canned apple production using life cycle assessment. Data envelopment analysis is also applied to identify strategies for improving apple orchard efficiency. Questionnaires and interviews were conducted in the West Azerbaijan state of Iran to gather necessary data. The study findings reveal a low efficiency of apple orchards in the research area, with micronutrients and phosphate identified as having the highest potential for reduction. Cost-saving potentials and economic indicators were also determined. The results show that abiotic depletion can be significantly reduced, and non-renewable fossil fuel consumption in apple gardens mainly comes from nitrogen and diesel fuel.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Asma Mecheter, Faris Tarlochan, Murat Kucukvar
Summary: This study evaluates the environmental impacts and cost of CNC machining and DMLS through a cradle-to-gate life cycle analysis. It reveals that DMLS has the highest environmental impact on human health, while CNC machining has more impact on eco-system quality. The results show that AM is more suitable and cost-effective for parts with highly complex geometries.
Article
Remote Sensing
Khalifa AL-Dosari, Ahmed M. Deif, Murat Kucukvar, Nuri Onat, Noora Fetais
Summary: This study developed a UAV-based supply chain management model to provide security for Qatar's mega sporting events. The study identified traceability, security and privacy, trust, acceptability, and preparedness as critical factors in managing the security systems of sporting events.
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
Subkhi Abdul Aziz, Nidya Astrini, Elisabeth Rianawati, Anthony Halog, Muhammad Indra Al Irsyad
Summary: The waste problem is a global issue, especially for high-populated developing countries like Indonesia. Indonesia faces policy challenges in implementing waste management measures compared to benchmark countries like Germany, Netherlands, and Denmark. The country can improve its implementation by taking a multi-faceted approach, involving informal sectors and associations, and exploring other technologies for optimizing waste utilization for energy.
2022 IEEE ELECTRICAL POWER AND ENERGY CONFERENCE (EPEC)
(2022)