This study investigates the effects of eco-digitalization, green technology, and green finance on environmental sustainability in the presence of affluence and population. The sample size consists of a panel of 19 technologically advanced economies covering the time span from 1980 to 2023. The...

Purpose - Growing food insecurity is a leading cause of fatalities, particularly in developing nations like Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. However, the rising energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are mostly associated with food production. Balancing the trade-offs...

This study investigates the effects of eco-digitalization, green technology, and green finance on environmental sustainability in the presence of affluence and population. The sample size consists of a panel of 19 technologically advanced economies covering the time span from 1980 to 2023. The...

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of the relationship between digital innovation and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a specifc focus on the concept of green growth. Green growth refers to fostering economic growth while ensuring environmental sustainability, making it a...

The pop music market is, currently, a multi-million dollars business, with a considerable environmental footprint. This industry is increasingly concerned about its environmental, economic and social impact, and it is convinced that it can become a huge hub for the promotion of the Sustainable...

We offer an applied approach to the double materiality assessment of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, which could serve as practical guidance to the 60K companies required by EU regulation (CSRD) to carry out this assessment. Focussing on the financial materiality of climate...

Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs) — a range of methods to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere— are a crucial innovation in meeting temperature targets set by international climate agreements. However, mechanisms which undo the adverse consequences of short-sighted actions (as...

As the environmental sustainability effectiveness of various political systems is taken into consideration, it is doubtful as to whether the presumption of the overall efficiency of democracy can be sustained in global governance architecture. The effectiveness of autocracies and democracies...

This study on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Indian shrimp farming underscores its critical impact on public health, environmental sustainability, and economic viability. The global scenario with many export rejections on account of persistent residues of antibiotics, reiterate that...

This special issue addresses the challenges of the international economy, focusing on structural change, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. It brings together contributions from senior and young scholars, many from Latin America, to explore multidimensional issues like...

Industrialization has led to numerous environmental issues, prompting both industrialized and developing countries to adopt sustainable practices. This research investigates the impact of renewable energy and industrialization on the ecological footprint in Africa using the GMM method with data...

Abstarct Urban sustainability assessment is an effective method for objectively presenting the current state of sustainable urban development and diagnosing sustainability-related issues. As the global community intensifies its efforts to implement the sustainable development goals (SDGs), the...

Green finance (GF) plays a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting environmental sustainability (ES). However, the efficacy of GF may vary, depending on several factors, particularly the extent of control of corruption. This study investigates the effect of control...

The current challenges affecting the EU food system call for an urgent shift towards more sustainability. As set out by the Commission Farm to Fork Strategy, the path to achieve such an ambitious goal should promote policy coherence at EU and national level, mainstream sustainability in...

The decarbonization of the manufacturing sector is needed to meet the climate goals set by the Paris agreement. Most research so far has focused on large firms. Yet, medium‐sized and mid‐cap firms also face increasing pressures to decarbonize, particularly in their role as suppliers of large...

Modernizing and diversifying industries have become essential in recent years, particularly with the shift toward new energy sources to boost the global economy. Despite widespread initiatives, the economic impact of these reforms remains uncertain. This study examines the effects of Saudi...

We offer an applied approach to the double materiality assessment of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, which could serve as practical guidance to the 60K companies required by EU regulation (CSRD) to carry out this assessment. Focussing on the financial materiality of climate...

Telecommunication provides the infrastructure to deliver core services but contributes to extensive CO2 emissions. To address the problem, this paper introduces environmental sustainability index for the telecom sector to reduce carbon emissions. The present work identifies the most critical...

The global event and convention industry is singlehandedly one of the largest and most lucrative sectors in business forecasting market size projected at approximately more than two trillion U.S. dollars by 2028. Despite being a significant contributor to global economic growth, the event and...

The complex relationship between profit margins and environmental sustainability practices (ESPs) in Ghana's manufacturing industry is examined in this study. Utilizing information gathered from six manufacturing firms, the study uses regression analysis to examine how different ESPs affect...

The study addresses the pressing issue of environmental degradation, pinpointing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as its primary driver, posing a threat to global environmental sustainability, including the member countries of the European Union (EU). Global warming problems persist, but previous...

Purpose The article explores the linkages between the type of environmental strategy (ES), the use of internal communication (IC), and the greening of organizational culture (OC). Moreover, the article empirically examines whether company size matters in the use of environmental IC practices in...