Jean-Vasile Andrei, Dragoș Sebastian Cristea, F. Nuţă, S. Petrea, A. C. Nuta, A. Tudor, L. Chivu
This paper aims to investigate the relationship between air pollution (PM2.5) and a collection of features related to urban areas economic welfare and social‐wellbeing based on data collected from a number of 15 European capitals, for a seven years' period (2010–2017). The empirical analysis describes the correlation between the particulate pollution and welfare features in selected urban areas. Moreover, the PM2.5 pollutions may affect the economic and social development of these areas as, both entrepreneurs and population are inclined to relocate for a healthier environment. The models emphasize aspects related to the impact of PM 2.5 on different dimensions as follows: real estate rent values and land prices, restaurants food prices, community economic development, human welfare, as well as urban traffic. From the various correlations we have also discovered that for the urban areas included in the research, at early stages urbanization has the highest impact on air pollution. The findings of this study may offer hints for decision makers for their social and economic policy options. A clean urban environment will attract more skilled employees seeking for economic, social and environmental wellbeing. If the urban agglomerations authorities will fail to mitigate properly the air pollution issues the wellbeing will decrease along with the willingness of urban population to stay in such areas.
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Jean-Vasile Andrei, Dragoș Sebastian Cristea, F. Nuţă, S. Petrea, A. C. Nuta, A. Tudor, L. Chivu
This paper aims to investigate the relationship between air pollution (PM2.5) and a collection of features related to urban areas economic welfare and social‐wellbeing based on data collected from a number of 15 European capitals, for a seven years' period (2010–2017). The empirical analysis describes the correlation between the particulate pollution and welfare features in selected urban areas. Moreover, the PM2.5 pollutions may affect the economic and social development of these areas as, both entrepreneurs and population are inclined to relocate for a healthier environment. The models emphasize aspects related to the impact of PM 2.5 on different dimensions as follows: real estate rent values and land prices, restaurants food prices, community economic development, human welfare, as well as urban traffic. From the various correlations we have also discovered that for the urban areas included in the research, at early stages urbanization has the highest impact on air pollution. The findings of this study may offer hints for decision makers for their social and economic policy options. A clean urban environment will attract more skilled employees seeking for economic, social and environmental wellbeing. If the urban agglomerations authorities will fail to mitigate properly the air pollution issues the wellbeing will decrease along with the willingness of urban population to stay in such areas.
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K. Pactwa, J. Woźniak, Katarzyna Jach, Anna Brdulak
Social responsibility of higher education institutions (HEIs) and 2030 Agenda represent a new tool for improving the management of HEIs. This article aims to conduct an in‐depth study on the diagnosis of the integration of social responsibility guidelines (SR) and sustainable development goals (SDGs) into the strategic plans of Polish and European HEIs. The work shows connections and similarities between the UN Sustainable Development Goals, United Nation Global Compact Principles and the Polish declaration of social responsibility of universities and the forming on this basis the HEI's strategic documents. The methodology of the study was based on the content of open information published on the university's website and research questions addressed to two groups. First was Polish HEIs (N = 83) that have signed the Polish declaration of social responsibility by 2019, the other was European HEIs belonging to the United Nation Global Compact (N = 141). The results indicate that in the current strategic plans of Polish HEIs the process of integrating university social responsibility (USR) into strategic plans is visible at 61.6%, and 43.8% of strategic plans refer to SDGs, unlike for the foreign universities 37.2% and 62.8%.
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K. Pactwa, J. Woźniak, Katarzyna Jach, Anna Brdulak
Social responsibility of higher education institutions (HEIs) and 2030 Agenda represent a new tool for improving the management of HEIs. This article aims to conduct an in‐depth study on the diagnosis of the integration of social responsibility guidelines (SR) and sustainable development goals (SDGs) into the strategic plans of Polish and European HEIs. The work shows connections and similarities between the UN Sustainable Development Goals, United Nation Global Compact Principles and the Polish declaration of social responsibility of universities and the forming on this basis the HEI's strategic documents. The methodology of the study was based on the content of open information published on the university's website and research questions addressed to two groups. First was Polish HEIs (N = 83) that have signed the Polish declaration of social responsibility by 2019, the other was European HEIs belonging to the United Nation Global Compact (N = 141). The results indicate that in the current strategic plans of Polish HEIs the process of integrating university social responsibility (USR) into strategic plans is visible at 61.6%, and 43.8% of strategic plans refer to SDGs, unlike for the foreign universities 37.2% and 62.8%.
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Pramit Verma, J. Chodkowska‐Miszczuk, A. S. Raghubanshi
Energy is an indispensable resource for economic development and the well‐being of society. Due to heterogeneity in socioeconomic conditions, households consume direct energy and produce emissions differently. Analysing energy emissions from heterogeneous socioeconomic groups helps to identify foci for intervention and create policies for sustainable cities. This study aimed to measure household emissions in Varanasi city and investigate the impact of heterogeneous socioeconomic variables on household emissions. Varanasi represents a million‐plus rapidly urbanising city. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and non‐parametric regression revealed the relationship between end‐use energy emissions and socioeconomic variables for five income classes. Biomass‐based fuels constituted a significant proportion of energy (about 16%–20%) in low‐ to middle‐income groups, however, electricity consumption dominated in upper‐middle‐ and high‐income groups. A fuel‐stacking pattern was found, particularly in cooking activities. LPG was critical to replace solid biomass‐based fuels. To meet the present needs and absorb the impact of a growing population, energy policies and infrastructure should focus on accessibility and efficiency. An inclusive low‐carbon policy with a specialised focus on socioeconomic differences is needed for energy sustainability.
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Many countries around the world have introduced green finance policies to promote environmental innovation activities. Based on institutional theory and life‐cycle theory, this study constructs a model among green finance, life cycle, and firms' environmental innovation. The research sample consists of 558 Shanghai and Shenzhen A‐share manufacturing listed firms from 2010 to 2021. Using multiple regression analysis, this study examines the influences of green credit, green bonds, and the mix of the two on firms' environmental innovation and the moderating role of the firm life cycle. The results indicate that green credit, green bonds, and the mix of the two have positive effects on firms' environmental innovation. Green bonds and the mix of green credit and green bonds have stronger positive effects on firms' environmental innovation in the growth stage than in the maturity and recession stages. By introducing firms' life‐cycle theory, this study reveals the mechanism between green financial policy and firms' environmental innovation, and provides a reference for optimizing combinations of green financial policy measures to promote the development of firms' environmental innovation activities.
世界上许多国家都出台了绿色金融政策，以促进环境创新活动。本研究以制度理论和生命周期理论为基础，构建了绿色金融、生命周期与企业环境创新之间的模型。研究样本包括 2010 年至 2021 年的 558 家沪深 A 股制造业上市公司。本研究采用多元回归分析方法，考察了绿色信贷、绿色债券以及二者的组合对企业环境创新的影响，以及企业生命周期的调节作用。结果表明，绿色信贷、绿色债券以及二者的混合对企业的环境创新有积极影响。与成熟期和衰退期相比，成长期的绿色债券以及绿色信贷和绿色债券的混合对企业环境创新的积极影响更大。本研究通过引入企业生命周期理论，揭示了绿色金融政策与企业环境创新之间的作用机制，为优化绿色金融政策措施组合，促进企业环境创新活动的发展提供了参考。
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Many countries around the world have introduced green finance policies to promote environmental innovation activities. Based on institutional theory and life‐cycle theory, this study constructs a model among green finance, life cycle, and firms' environmental innovation. The research sample consists of 558 Shanghai and Shenzhen A‐share manufacturing listed firms from 2010 to 2021. Using multiple regression analysis, this study examines the influences of green credit, green bonds, and the mix of the two on firms' environmental innovation and the moderating role of the firm life cycle. The results indicate that green credit, green bonds, and the mix of the two have positive effects on firms' environmental innovation. Green bonds and the mix of green credit and green bonds have stronger positive effects on firms' environmental innovation in the growth stage than in the maturity and recession stages. By introducing firms' life‐cycle theory, this study reveals the mechanism between green financial policy and firms' environmental innovation, and provides a reference for optimizing combinations of green financial policy measures to promote the development of firms' environmental innovation activities.
世界上许多国家都出台了绿色金融政策，以促进环境创新活动。本研究以制度理论和生命周期理论为基础，构建了绿色金融、生命周期与企业环境创新之间的模型。研究样本包括 2010 年至 2021 年的 558 家沪深 A 股制造业上市公司。本研究采用多元回归分析方法，考察了绿色信贷、绿色债券以及二者的组合对企业环境创新的影响，以及企业生命周期的调节作用。结果表明，绿色信贷、绿色债券以及二者的混合对企业的环境创新有积极影响。与成熟期和衰退期相比，成长期的绿色债券以及绿色信贷和绿色债券的混合对企业环境创新的积极影响更大。本研究通过引入企业生命周期理论，揭示了绿色金融政策与企业环境创新之间的作用机制，为优化绿色金融政策措施组合，促进企业环境创新活动的发展提供了参考。
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Pramit Verma, J. Chodkowska‐Miszczuk, A. S. Raghubanshi
Energy is an indispensable resource for economic development and the well‐being of society. Due to heterogeneity in socioeconomic conditions, households consume direct energy and produce emissions differently. Analysing energy emissions from heterogeneous socioeconomic groups helps to identify foci for intervention and create policies for sustainable cities. This study aimed to measure household emissions in Varanasi city and investigate the impact of heterogeneous socioeconomic variables on household emissions. Varanasi represents a million‐plus rapidly urbanising city. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and non‐parametric regression revealed the relationship between end‐use energy emissions and socioeconomic variables for five income classes. Biomass‐based fuels constituted a significant proportion of energy (about 16%–20%) in low‐ to middle‐income groups, however, electricity consumption dominated in upper‐middle‐ and high‐income groups. A fuel‐stacking pattern was found, particularly in cooking activities. LPG was critical to replace solid biomass‐based fuels. To meet the present needs and absorb the impact of a growing population, energy policies and infrastructure should focus on accessibility and efficiency. An inclusive low‐carbon policy with a specialised focus on socioeconomic differences is needed for energy sustainability.
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April Hoang, Matthew R. Sanders, K. Turner, A. Morawska, Vanessa Cobham, Carys Chainey, Erik Simmons
The achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) demands an increased focus on investing in young children as a pivotal solution. Many of the SDGs' targeted solutions directly or indirectly address facets of children's living conditions, aiming to foster their social and emotional well‐being. However, the current approach, while successful in delivering some impacts, are often disjointed. In this article, we contend that nurturing socially and emotionally healthy citizens of the future requires a comprehensive, systems‐contextual approach, moving beyond one‐sided focused solutions. A multiple and cross‐sectional approach to the SDGs, targeting potentially modifiable determinants of human capability through families, schools, and communities will enable a nurturing and stable system to be developed and ensure the next generation of children is better prepared to lead lives that are safe, healthy, and responsible. We examine the theoretical and empirical basis for a direct focus on children and young people and explore the criteria that need to be met for such an approach to work. Barriers and enablers for change on a global scale and directions for future research are discussed.
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April Hoang, Matthew R. Sanders, K. Turner, A. Morawska, Vanessa Cobham, Carys Chainey, Erik Simmons
The achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) demands an increased focus on investing in young children as a pivotal solution. Many of the SDGs' targeted solutions directly or indirectly address facets of children's living conditions, aiming to foster their social and emotional well‐being. However, the current approach, while successful in delivering some impacts, are often disjointed. In this article, we contend that nurturing socially and emotionally healthy citizens of the future requires a comprehensive, systems‐contextual approach, moving beyond one‐sided focused solutions. A multiple and cross‐sectional approach to the SDGs, targeting potentially modifiable determinants of human capability through families, schools, and communities will enable a nurturing and stable system to be developed and ensure the next generation of children is better prepared to lead lives that are safe, healthy, and responsible. We examine the theoretical and empirical basis for a direct focus on children and young people and explore the criteria that need to be met for such an approach to work. Barriers and enablers for change on a global scale and directions for future research are discussed.
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