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Oil palm circular mobility and human capital outcomes: strengthening sustainable development goals

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-01-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100448

Herdis Herdiansyah , Randi Mamola

The circular mobility of oil palm continues to evolve in tandem with the rapid development of the global supply chain. The mobility of oil palm in developing countries is reportedly beginning to shape the supremacy of farmers’ capacity building by pursuing the strengthening of human capital to influence sustainable human resources. This study examines the correlation between the circular mobility of oil palm and human capital outcomes, such as farm labor attendance, school participation, health status, and consumption purchasing power. Our research introduces income pathway as a contribution to the correlation analysis of the full-scale strengthening of farmers’ human capital outcomes. Our data set utilizes three rounds of household surveys for production and non-production farmers within the oil palm growth zone in the Indonesian province of North Sumatra, South Sumatra, Central Kalimantan, and West Kalimantan. Using two-stage least squares regression analysis and Spearman correlation, findings indicate positive evidence of a correlation among the circular mobility of oil palm, farm labor attendance, and school participation. This research discovers a negative relationship between health status and farmers’ consumption purchasing power in the involvement of circular mobility of oil palm. Strengthening the consumption of production and non-production farmers reinforces the correlation with differences in health status measured by infant mortality and nutritional adequacy, strengthening farmers’ consumption purchasing power. The current study finds that farmers’ income determines the level of enhancing their human capital actively engaged in the economic benefits of the circular mobility of oil palm activities so as to increase the achievement of sustainable development goals. Findings reinforce the implications of whether or not the circular mobility of oil palm can penetrate sustainable production, distribution, and consumption, particularly in strengthening the welfare of intragenerational farmers’ human capital.

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The effect of commitment to sustainable supply chain management and reverse logistics on performance in context of UAE food industry

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-01-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100442

Ahmed Attia

The objective of the study is to assess the impact of commitment to sustainable supply chain management and commitment to sustainable reverse logistics on the capabilities of sustainable reverse logistics and operational performance. This will be achieved by gathering and analyzing data from the food industry in the UAE. A proposed research model illustrates the anticipated correlation between sustainable commitment to sustainable supply chain management, commitment to sustainable reverse logistics, sustainable reverse logistics capacity, and operational performance. The gathered data was validated and examined by various methodologies, including confirmatory analysis, reliability analysis, linear regression, correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling. The research model and hypotheses were tested based on data obtained through an online survey conducted among 315 enterprises operating in the food industry in the UAE. The statistical analysis of the gathered data confirms the presence of a favorable correlation between the commitment to sustainable supply chain management, the commitment to sustainable reverse logistics, and the sustainable reverse logistics capability. Furthermore, the statistical study provides evidence for the favorable correlation between sustainable reverse logistics capability and operational performance. The sample size may limit the generalizability of the study's findings. This paper proposes an effective operational framework for the food business in the UAE. The findings indicate that effectively implementing a commitment to sustainable supply chain management and a commitment to sustainable reverse logistics will enhance sustainable reverse logistics capability and operational performance. This study is part of a limited number of studies that aim to assess the influence of companies' commitment to sustainable supply chains and reverse logistics on performance in the Gulf region and the Middle East. The findings of this study highlight the significance of companies' dedication to sustaining supply chains due to their positive effect on enhancing performance and mitigating environmental pollution. This study underscores the need to establish enduring reverse logistics capabilities from a managerial standpoint. Managers should realize that possessing these talents is crucial for creating and strengthening a firm's competitive performance.

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Vision for Indonesia's 2050 power generation: Scenarios of hydrogen integration, nuclear energy prospects, and coal phase-out impact

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-01-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100438

Tito Wijayanto, Dzikri Firmansyah Hakam, Prodia Nur Kemala

Indonesia's energy sector faces critical challenges due to its heavy reliance on coal as the dominant power source, which contributes to environmental degradation and rising CO₂ emissions, resulting into transition needs for renewable energy as targeted inside Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs) 2060. In addition to these, hydrogen energy also shows great potential for Indonesia's energy needs. However, to date there are no extensive research in Indonesia that simulate the effect of hydrogen incorporation and coal phase-out policy for 2050 power generation system, making this research a critical contribution to the exploration of Indonesia's energy landscape. This study utilizes the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP). There are four simulated power generation scenarios in this study: the business-as-usual (BAU) scenario, the hydrogen incorporation (HYD) scenario, the coal phase-out (CPO) scenario and the progressive (PRO) scenario. The analysis indicates that the BAU scenario emerges as the most cost-effective approach for meeting Indonesia's future electricity demand. However, due to its inability to fulfill NDCs, the CPO scenario is shown to be more viable from practical and cost perspectives, requiring 406.9 GW capacity and USD 114.6 billion investment. On the contrary, The HYD scenario largely aligns Indonesia's hydrogen target, potentially contributing 1–5 % of energy demand and reducing coal reliance. Additionally, while the PRO scenario has the highest investment cost (USD 151.4 billion), it also provides the lowest plant capacities (367.1 GW), offering the highest output-to-capacity ratio. The result suggests the necessity to enact government collaboration and construct feasibility analysis to implement renewable energy development.

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Green awakening: The rising influence of minority shareholders And ESG in shaping China's sustainable future

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-01-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100441

Shanshan Yue , Norkhairul Hafiz Bajuri , Guang Ye , Farid Ullah

This study examines the impact of minority shareholder protection (MSP) on environmental innovation (EI) in China's A-share market, with ESG ratings as a moderating factor. While existing studies often emphasize minority shareholders’ tendency to prioritize short-term gains, we find that MSP positively affects EI performance, using a decade-long panel dataset (2013–2022) comprising 33,718 firm-year observations. Empirical findings also reveal that high ESG ratings can effectively amplify this effect. Specifically, ESG ratings encourage minority shareholders to remain silent no more. Additionally, results using international ESG standards highlight the suitability of local standards for developing countries. Regional analysis reveals heterogeneity in the effectiveness of ESG ratings across China, with the strongest effects observed in the middle region, where ESG ratings act more like a regulatory tool, pushing corporate actions to align with sustainability goals. Two-step GMM estimations further validate the robustness of these results. This study offers three key contributions. First, it expands the understanding of MSP as a driver of sustainability by demonstrating its role in fostering EI, a perspective often overlooked in previous studies. Second, it introduces the novel moderating role of ESG ratings, showing how they can shift minority shareholders’ focus toward long-term sustainability goals. Third, by analyzing regional heterogeneity, this research highlights the unique dynamics of ESG effectiveness in transitional economies like China. Integrating stakeholder and signaling theories, this study underscores the transformative potential of combining robust MSP mechanisms with credible ESG signals for achieving sustainable innovation.

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From green demand to deceptive practices: A cross-cultural study the impact of consumer green preferences on corporate greenwashing behavior in China, Republic of Korea, and Malaysia

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-01-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100440

Zhibin Tao

In the wave of globalization, the interaction between consumer green preferences and corporate greenwashing behavior is not only about business ethics and market integrity but also about the sustainable development of human society. However, research in this field is still in its infancy, particularly in terms of cross-cultural comparison. This study aims to delve into how consumer green preferences influence corporate greenwashing behavior, particularly within the three representative cross-cultural contexts of China, Republic of Korea, and Malaysia. The goal is to promote the healthy development of green consumption globally and contribute to building a future where humans and nature coexist harmoniously. Utilizing valid survey data from 1433 enterprises across these three countries, and employing SEM and fsQCA methods, the empirical test results indicate that among the three countries: (1) Consumer green preferences lead to corporate engagement in greenwashing behavior. (2) Consumer green preferences lead to market competitive pressure. (3) Market competitive pressure results in corporate greenwashing behavior. (4) Market competitive pressure plays a significant mediating role in the process by which consumer green preferences influence corporate greenwashing behavior. (5) Regulatory environment plays a moderating role in some of the impact paths across different countries, and in some impact paths, the moderating effect is absent. (6) The analysis results using the fsQCA method show that there are 4 different configurations leading to strong greenwashing behavior in enterprises in China, 3 in Republic of Korea, and 4 in Malaysia, and the most influential and explanatory configurations and paths have been identified. This study, with a global perspective, not only advances the theoretical innovation at the academic forefront of corporate governance and sustainability, but it also offers practical intelligent navigation for the strategic global layout of businesses. For policymakers, the findings of this research provide a solid theoretical foundation and forward-looking guidelines for constructing a green, fair, and sustainable market regulatory framework and governance system, holding significant value in guiding future research directions.

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Applying circular economy strategies in mitigating the perfect storm: The built environment context

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-01-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100444

Love Opeyemi David , Clinton Aigbavboa , Omoseni Adepoju , Nwulu Nnamdi

The simultaneous insecurity of water, energy, and food resources, known as the Perfect Storm, requires a mitigating solution for resource security and sustainability. Hence, given the existing gap in the built environment regarding the lack of a clear relationship between the circular economy concept and its contribution to mitigating the perfect storm, this paper utilizes a qualitative research methodology of Systematic Literature Review (SLR) and Bibliometric Analysis. The paper analyzed how the circular economy concept within the built environment can effectively reduce resource pressure, thereby mitigating the perfect storm. The research findings show that nine (9) successful circular economy strategies are used in the built environment. In using the concept of circular economy in the built environment to mitigate the perfect storm, the paper proposed four (4) circular economy solutions with areas of applications and how they contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). These are material efficiency in building construction & circular economy strategies, Resource efficiency, organizational capital development in construction 4.0, and adoption of smart city principles, which address resource insecurity. The paper concluded that the study had widened the application of the circular economy concept from the need for production processes in the manufacturing sector to the prevention of unsustainable activities in the built environment and how it can aid in managing resources like water, energy, and food resources. The study also provided two policy recommendations: circular economy supply chain policies for the built environment and circular economy financing for sustainable materials.

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The impact of energy prices on electric vehicle adoption: From a perspective of consumer expectations

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-01-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100437

Xiaolei Zhao , Xuemei Li , Anqi Wang , Jianjun Fang

The rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is critical to achieving sustainable transportation, yet the role of energy prices in shaping consumer decisions remains underexplored, particularly in terms of their relative effects. This study provides a methodological and empirical contribution to understanding the role of energy prices in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, a critical factor in advancing sustainable transportation. It employs a discrete choice model integrated with a regression discontinuity design to analyse the differential impacts of gasoline and electricity prices on EV adoption across 50 Chinese cities from 2010 to 2020. Methodologically, this approach allows for precise estimation of the causal effects of energy prices while controlling for potential confounding factors. Empirically, the study quantifies the relative influence of gasoline prices, which are found to have a significantly larger impact—approximately 3.5 to 6 times greater than electricity prices—on consumer adoption behaviour. Furthermore, it introduces an innovative framework to address consumer misperceptions of future electricity costs, estimating that up to 37 % of optimal EV subsidies are allocated to correcting these misjudgements. These findings offer novel insights for shaping more effective and sustainable transportation policies, bridging the gap between economic theory and real-world consumer behaviour.

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Strategic green alliances: Integrating green dynamic capabilities, AI, and electronic entrepreneurial innovation for sustainability

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-01-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100433

Fadi Abdelfattah , Khalid Dahleez , Hussam Al Halbusi , Mohammed Salah

This study investigates the strategic integration of Green Dynamic Capabilities (GDC), artificial intelligence (AI), and electronic entrepreneurial innovation to promote sustainability within entrepreneurial ventures. Addressing a significant research gap, it examines how GDC fosters green innovation (RQ-1), the influence of green innovation on electronic entrepreneurial innovation (RQ-2), and the amplifying effect of AI adoption on these relationships (RQ-3). Utilizing a purposive sampling approach, data were collected from 214 Omani entrepreneurs through structured surveys. The findings reveal that GDC positively impacts green innovation, enhancing electronic entrepreneurial innovation. Moreover, AI adoption significantly moderates these relationships, amplifying the positive effects when AI integration is high. This underscores the pivotal role of AI in enhancing both GDC and green innovation efforts. The study contributes to academic knowledge by forging connections between GDC, green innovation, and AI adoption, offering actionable insights for businesses seeking sustainable practices and innovative solutions. The implications suggest that integrating AI technologies can maximize the benefits of GDC for electronic entrepreneurial innovation, emphasizing environmental responsibility and innovation-driven growth.

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Closing the loop on water supply and sanitation: The dynamic links between population, ecosystems, and economic interactions

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-01-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100434

Jean M P De Paula , Francisco S Pinto , Amílcar Arantes , Rui C Marques

Water Supply and Sanitation (WSS) services face challenges as high investment costs, contextual characteristics and constraints, and conflicting interests. Increasing the access and demands evolve the focus to specific requirements, possibly diverting WSS from their core purposes and functional needs to deliver the services. Guarantee human basic needs in our interconnected and complex society has become challenging. This study proposes a comprehensive approach to expose feedback loops related to WSS effects and dependencies. Notably, a Causal Loop Diagram (CLD) shows a novelly way to qualify decision making processes and public policies associating the feedback loops relating overall goal to the sectorial needs, promoting the (re)concile of collective and individual values enrolled. Bringing the financial dependence close to WSS´s their role in health uncovers critical links to the environment and economic development, particularly the population growth, the ecosystem consequences, and the economic feedback dependence. To validate the CLD-to-WSS model, expert judgment was integrated into the modeling process, and further research can build on this knowledge, identifying evidence to support the process, bridging perceptions to quantitative results comprehensively.

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Transport emission modelling based on a bottom-up approach to facilitate sustainable transport planning

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures

Pub Date : 2025-01-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100435

Anna Charly , Brian Caulfield

Modelling road transport emissions is critical in designing sustainable policies. Traditional emission models follow a top-down approach by distributing the emissions for a region based on the vehicle stock. This research envisions a bottom-up approach based on the link traffic volume, fleet, and emission factors to develop an improved model for link-based transport emissions. The proposed model is integrated with the National Transport Model for Ireland and considers CO₂, NO_X and PM_2.5 emissions from all vehicles and fuel types, including electric vehicles (EVs). Further, the impact of increasing EV trip share outside the major urban regions is evaluated. Analysis showed that emissions generated by a single vehicle were much higher in rural areas than urban ones. Results indicate that replacing a conventional car with an EV in rural counties could reduce up to 3.4 kg of CO₂ during a morning peak hour instead of 2.2 kg in urban areas.

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