Corporate Sustainability: The New Pillar of the Circular Economy ( Business Issues, Competition and Entrepreneurship )

Publication series :Business Issues, Competition and Entrepreneurship

Author: Susana Garrido Azevedo;João Carlos O. Matias  

Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.‎

Publication year: 2017

E-ISBN: 9781536107319

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9781536107302

Subject: X22 Environment and development

Keyword: 世界各国经济概况、经济史、经济地理

Language: ENG

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Corporate Sustainability: The New Pillar of the Circular Economy

Chapter

Economic Aspects of the Use of Biomass for Energy

Social Aspects of the Use of Biomass for Energy

Environmental Aspects of the Use of Biomass for Energy

Impacts Associated with the Collection of Biomass

Biodiversity

Soil

Water Resources

Effects of Intensive Collection of Biomass

Plagues of Insects

Environmental Impacts Associated with the Transportation of Biomass

Environmental Impacts Associated with the Combustion of Biomass

Emissions

Acid Rain

Ash Production

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3

Corporate Environmental Sustainability: The Life Cycle Assessment of an Aluminum Profile

Abstract

Introduction

Life Cycle Assessment

Goal and Scope Definition

Life Cycle Inventory

Life Cycle Impact Assessment

Life Cycle Interpretation

Environmental Product Declaration

Case Study

Results

Extrusion

Anodizing

IWWTP

Packaging

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4

Eco-Innovation Empirical Determinants: How Portuguese Firms Behave?

Abstract

Introduction

Literature Review

Data and Methodology

Empirical Findings and Discussion of Results

Portugal: Empirical Findings on Eco-Innovation Behavior

Portugal and the Other European Countries: Comparison of Eco-Innovation Behavior

Determinants of Eco-Innovation: Portugal

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Appendix

References

Chapter 5

Paving the Way for a Circular Economy: Theoretical Framework and Opportunities in Challenging Sectors

Abstract

Introduction

Some Data on Circular Economy Potential

Demand Side – Change in Consumer Behavior

Certification and Standardization

Size of Market

Supply of Materials

Possible Implications of the Circular Economy by Sector

Water Sector

Characterization of Water and Wastewater Sector and Services

Opportunities and Challenges of W&W under the Circular Economy Framework

The Role of Water and Wastewater in the Circular Economy

Solid Waste

Packaging

WEEE

Agriculture

Circular Economy Success Business Stories

Portuguese Circular Cases

Cards Recycling by Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), the Public Portuguese Bank

Integral Use of Cork by Corticeira Amorim, Cork Products Producer

Packaging Ecodesign by Jerónimo Martins, Retail Company

Organic Compost Nutrimais by Lipor, Waste Management Operator

Efficiency Use of Resources by the Navigator Company, Pulp and Paper Producer

Corks Collection by Continente, Retail Company

The United States Materials Marketplace

Conclusion

References

Chapter 6

What Should Policy Makers do to Encourage Sustainability Practices?

Abstract

Introduction

Circular Economy and the Role of Innovation

Circular Economy - Conceptual Framework

Portuguese Innovative Performance Over Time

Size

Economic Group

Economic Sector

Innovative Activities

Technological Intensity

Resources Devoted to R&D

Innovation Sources

Innovation Purposes

Innovation Barriers/Difficulties

Funds

R&D Intensity

Conclusion and Policy Recommendations

References

About the Editors

Index

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