ABSTRACT This study demonstrates how a profitable, lean, and environmentally responsible e‐waste reverse logistics system can be designed using integrated Operations Research (OR) techniques. Addressing the growing urgency of responsible consumption (UN SDG 12) and the projected rise of the e‐waste sector to USD 137.60 billion by 2029, the research ...
Sheeba Pathak, Hajar Fatorachian
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The impact of carbon emissions trading on innovation bubbles in manufacturing enterprises. [PDF]
Lyu Z, Li G.
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ABSTRACT The transition to a circular economy (CE) has become a strategic priority for firms, yet empirical assessments of corporate circularity remain fragmented and heavily dependent on structured indicators or self‐reported metrics. This paper proposes a novel, text‐based circularity index derived from mandatory non‐financial statements of large ...
Giuseppe Pernagallo +2 more
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Dynamic decision-making and differential game analysis of ESG-constrained closed-loop supply chains under cap-and-trade regulation. [PDF]
Lan H, Si X, Li X, Tang J.
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Critical Materials Import and Environmental Preferences: Evidence From G20 and N11 Economies
ABSTRACT Critical materials such as lithium and cobalt are indispensable for achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). While these materials enable the deployment of low‐carbon technologies, including electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy ...
Asif Saeed +2 more
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Dual CO<sub>2</sub> mitigations with diminishing margins: Evidence from China's intensity-based national emissions trading scheme. [PDF]
Lyu C, Wang K, Cai B, Xian Y.
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ABSTRACT Sustainability reports (SRs) are widely criticized for vague disclosures and selective emphasis on positive outcomes, yet systematic research on two core SR challenges remains limited: materiality (whether disclosed content is relevant) and balance (whether both achievements and challenges are reported).
Mahsa Mohammadrezaei +1 more
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Machine learning-based analysis of economic efficiency disparities and transition drivers between high- and low-carbon industries in China. [PDF]
Huang Z, Zhang Q, Zheng Y, Tian E.
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Bridging Academic Research and Business Practices at the Crossroad of Circular Economy and the SDGs
ABSTRACT The global shift toward sustainability has amplified interest in the Circular Economy, which aims to optimize resource use and minimize waste. In parallel, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a universal framework for addressing social, environmental, and economic challenges.
Corentin Juin, Andrea Nicolodi
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AI policy instrument and urban carbon emission intensity: Spatial analysis of Chinese cities. [PDF]
Yu H +6 more
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