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{"title":"Transforming Food Industrial Sludge Into Sustainable Resources: Innovations in Waste Management and Renewable Energy Recovery","authors":"Yashar Aryanfar,&nbsp;Jorge Luis García Alcaraz,&nbsp;Ali Keçebaş,&nbsp;Julio Blanco Fernandez,&nbsp;Busra Arslan,&nbsp;Mustafa Ilbas,&nbsp;Salem Algarni,&nbsp;Talal Alqahtani,&nbsp;Kashif Irshad","doi":"10.1002/bse.4170","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bse.4170","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study comprehensively investigates the potential of food industrial sludge as a renewable resource within the expanding global food industry. Grounded in the theoretical framework of the circular economy and sustainability sciences, it delves into the composition of sludge, comprising diverse organic (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and fibers) and inorganic elements (minerals, heavy metals, and trace elements), highlighting its environmental and economic implications. The focus is on evaluating key utilization methods—anaerobic digestion, thermal treatment (pyrolysis and gasification), composting, and bioconversion—for transforming sludge into valuable resources such as biogas, biochar, and compost. These methods are assessed based on their alignment with sustainable waste management theories and practices, particularly concerning environmental sustainability and resource recovery. Empirical data from case studies and industry reports are incorporated to provide concrete examples of successful sludge utilization practices. For instance, empirical data indicate that anaerobic digestion can reduce sludge volume by up to 70% and generate biogas with an energy yield of approximately 25 MJ per kg of dry sludge. Pyrolysis can sequester up to 3 t of CO₂ per ton of biochar produced. These methods demonstrate considerable promise for energy production, nutrient recovery, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting a circular economy approach. The study addresses challenges in sludge management, including compositional variability, contaminant presence, and the necessity for effective treatment to mitigate environmental risks such as water and soil pollution and odor issues. Findings indicate that the sustainable utilization of food industrial sludge as a renewable resource is not only viable but also essential for minimizing environmental impact, conserving finite resources, and promoting sustainability in the food industry. This research contributes valuable insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and environmental scientists, enriching the body of knowledge on waste management and resource recovery. The research is framed within the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":9518,"journal":{"name":"Business Strategy and The Environment","volume":"34 3","pages":"3672-3700"},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143072356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Green Branding and Consumer Behavior, Unveiling the Impact of Environmental Marketing Strategies on Purchase Decisions","authors":"Granit Baca,&nbsp;Nail Reshidi","doi":"10.1002/bse.4172","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bse.4172","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study explores the relationships between green branding practices (GBP) and consumer behavior, aiming to extend knowledge on the interaction between green branding and purchase decisions. The research involved 521 students from the University of Prishtina using stratified random sampling. Data analysis employed SmartPLS to examine the relationships within the model. The study found significant relationships between green positioning and consumer attitudes, green packaging's influence on purchasing behavior, and the impact of brand commitment on green purchase decisions. In contrast, the hypothesis linking brand attachment, green brand trust, and green brand equity to green purchase decisions was rejected. The findings suggest that green branding can be a competitive advantage by aligning with growing consumer preferences for environmentally responsible products. This study highlights the importance of sustainable brand strategies and advocates for authentic environmental initiatives in marketing communications.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":9518,"journal":{"name":"Business Strategy and The Environment","volume":"34 3","pages":"3701-3713"},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143072357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Signals vs. Reality: Consumer Responses to Green Claims in Quick Commerce","authors":"Vardhan Choubey,&nbsp;Prasad Joshi,&nbsp;Debarun Chakraborty,&nbsp;Apoorv Khare,&nbsp;Andrea Appolloni","doi":"10.1002/bse.4165","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bse.4165","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The strengthened supply chain has made delivery fast to consumers. However, quick deliveries compromise sustainability by emitting carbon and impacting environment by rapid shipping practices. In this context, the study aimed to examine consumer perceptions of the green claims made by quick commerce companies. A model was built using signalling theory, elaboration likelihood model (ELM), agenda-setting theory (AST) and cognitive load theory (CLT). A longitudinal study was conducted across two phases using a self-administered questionnaire for data collection. Data were collected from 512 respondents in Phase 1 and 478 respondents in Phase 2. Initially, the study examined how signals sent to consumers affect credibility, complexity and visibility regarding green claims. It was found that signals were positively influencing credibility (CRD), visibility (VIS) and complexity (COX). Next, the study explored the relationship between these three factors and consumer responses to green claims (RCR). Results indicated that COX, VIS and CRD were positively influencing RCR. Finally, the study examined the moderating role of environmental actions taken by companies (EBC). It was found that consumers are also changing and getting more educated about green claims and greenwash. It was observed that companies' environmental actions moderated credibility and complexity, which positively influenced consumer response towards green claims during Phase 1. However, such influences were not moderated by environmental actions during Phase 2. The consumers were aware and were not affected by some actions claiming companies' green practices. Visibility was moderated during both phases by company action. Thus, if companies can show through signals that they are engaged in green practices, consumers will accept it. However, in the long run, even visibility will require fact-checks.</p>","PeriodicalId":9518,"journal":{"name":"Business Strategy and The Environment","volume":"34 3","pages":"3656-3671"},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bse.4165","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143072364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"What Is a Sustainable Company?","authors":"Chonlawan Thammaraksa,&nbsp;Michael Zwicky Hauschild,&nbsp;Caroline Aggestam Pontoppidan,&nbsp;Alexis Laurent","doi":"10.1002/bse.4138","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bse.4138","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Defining a sustainable company presents challenges due to evolving sustainability contexts, diverse theoretical perspectives, and conflicting definitions. This often results in overlooking broader, macrolevel sustainability constructs, leading to a fragmented understanding of what a sustainable company really is. To overcome these issues, this study synthesizes insights from multiple disciplines to form a holistic understanding of sustainability in business. A six-dimensional framework for defining corporate sustainability is proposed, categorized into fundamental and managerial dimensions. Five fundamental dimensions are used to characterize and outline a “sustainability continuum” in a business context with respect to sustainable development principles. A conceptual methodology is outlined to address sustainability management, defined as the sixth dimension. Using the proposed framework, company challenges to reach the sustainability goals are discussed. In particular, the developed “sustainability continuum” offers clarity to the concept of business sustainability, enabling companies to evaluate their compliance with sustainability criteria and comprehend their sustainability status.</p>","PeriodicalId":9518,"journal":{"name":"Business Strategy and The Environment","volume":"34 3","pages":"3635-3655"},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bse.4138","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143072365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Internationalisation, Waste Management and Board Attributes","authors":"Ali Uyar,&nbsp;Habiba Al-Shaer,&nbsp;Cemil Kuzey,&nbsp;Abdullah S. Karaman","doi":"10.1002/bse.4175","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bse.4175","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We investigate whether internationalisation is significantly associated with waste management. Secondly, by focusing on two critical board attributes, we investigate whether female and tenured directors help enable internationalised firms' better waste management. We find that more internationalised firms produce more waste; this result is robust to various waste proxies such as total waste, hazardous and nonhazardous waste and waste scaled by turnover. Although they tend to engage with less recycling, the result is insignificant. Furthermore, we find that both female and tenured directors significantly moderate between internationalisation and waste management; they help reduce waste in internationalised firms. However, they cannot significantly moderate between internationalisation and waste recycling, which seems a missing link in better waste management of internationalised firms. The results imply that multinationals pollute the environment by producing more waste and not engaging in waste recycling. Given the cross-border scale of their manufacturing, sales and/or logistics operations, the findings are of critical importance for multinationals, their governance structure and stakeholders. We posit that international firms are more exposed to visibility and hence are under the scrutiny of stakeholders such as regulatory bodies, the press and environmentalists. Waste production and lack of waste recycling might trigger legitimacy concerns and incompatibility sanctions.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":9518,"journal":{"name":"Business Strategy and The Environment","volume":"34 3","pages":"3714-3738"},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143072366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Green and Climate Finance for Sustainability: Hybrid Review and Framework Development","authors":"Mayank Joshipura,&nbsp;Nohade Nasrallah,&nbsp;Nikita Kedia","doi":"10.1002/bse.4173","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bse.4173","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>At the confluence of economic and environmental stewardship, climate finance upsurges as a dire necessity. The present study aims to synthesize the scattered literature on climate and green finance using bibliometric and content analysis of 631 and 53 articles, respectively. It also provides an integrated framework to gauge novel insights and theoretical underpinnings, proposing future research directions. We conclude with four emerging clusters: (a) financing for climate resilience and energy transition, (b) catalysts for eco-innovation, (c) external and internal financing, and (d) enablers and barriers. The study has practical and theoretical implications for governments, policymakers, businesses, and financiers. Green finance is a key enabler of sustainable development, particularly in promoting the transition to ecological and renewable energy projects to align with broader social, economic, and environmental goals.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":9518,"journal":{"name":"Business Strategy and The Environment","volume":"34 3","pages":"3618-3634"},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143071865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"SDG walking or washing? A cross-sectoral analysis of business contribution to the SDGs","authors":"Roberta Costa,&nbsp;Luigi Tiburzi,&nbsp;Gustavo Morales-Alonso,&nbsp;Armando Calabrese,&nbsp;Francesco Rosati","doi":"10.1002/bse.4045","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bse.4045","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Scholars and practitioners have increasingly focused on how business contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is disclosed through SDG reporting. However, corporate sustainability literature and practice suggest that SDG reporting may be purely symbolic, potentially leading to SDG washing. This paper proposes two indices to detect, through their discrepancy, the presence of symbolic approaches to SDG reporting. The SDG Coverage Index measures the completeness of the disclosed SDG-related data, while the SDG Commitment Index describes the level of detail in the disclosed data, assessed according to SDG-related Global Reporting Initiative indicators. The paper presents a content analysis of the sustainability reports of 376 companies to measure SDG coverage and commitment. The results suggest that, although companies tend to cover a wide range of SDG-related indicators, this does not necessarily translate into significant commitment to the SDGs, revealing the presence of symbolic approaches and potential SDG washing practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":9518,"journal":{"name":"Business Strategy and The Environment","volume":"34 3","pages":"3561-3576"},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bse.4045","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143056243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Social Capital and Supplier Adaptation of Social and Environmentally Sustainable Practices","authors":"Lucy Simani Wamalwa,&nbsp;Patricia Meyer Nang'ole,&nbsp;Fanny Saruchera","doi":"10.1002/bse.4167","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.4167","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Firms in emerging nations face significant challenges in integrating environmental and social considerations into their supplier operations. Weak institutional frameworks, limited government support, resource constraints, high initial capital costs, a lack of expertise and restricted access to financial institutions often compound these challenges. Our study examines how adequate buyer–supplier social capital, characterised by trust, mutual respect, shared values and open communication, enhances socially and environmentally sustainable practices adoption. While the role of social capital in facilitating collaboration, knowledge exchange and innovation is recognised, its impact on suppliers' adoption of sustainable practices still needs to be explored. Our research focuses on manufacturing firms in Kenya—a representative context that exemplifies the challenges and opportunities in developing economies. Survey data from 233 manufacturing firms reveal that structural social capital significantly enhances suppliers' social and environmental sustainability. Relational social capital significantly influences suppliers' adoption of sustainable practices, but only when reciprocity and mutual friendship are strong. Conversely, cognitive social capital has a limited effect on adopting these practices. These findings provide new insights into sustainable supply chain implementation dynamics in developing countries and highlight the roles of various forms of social capital in promoting sustainability.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":9518,"journal":{"name":"Business Strategy and The Environment","volume":"34 3","pages":"3577-3599"},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143582089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Circular Economy in a Developing Country's Textile and Apparel Industry: Managerial Perspectives on Challenges and Motivators","authors":"Shobod Deba Nath,&nbsp;Syed Sharaf Mustayin,&nbsp;Gabriel Eweje","doi":"10.1002/bse.4169","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.4169","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that challenge or motivate textile and apparel suppliers' implementation of circular economy (CE) practices. To this end, we interviewed 18 senior managers from Bangladeshi textile and apparel suppliers. The key reported challenges to CE implementation were cost concerns, the reluctance of entrepreneurs, lack of regulatory influence, the unavailability of appropriate technology and the lack of adequate research and development projects. Conversely, the long-term benefits, buyer pressure, rising awareness, growing collaboration and the growth in research funding were reported as key motivating factors for CE implementation. In particular, beyond the conflicts between financial concerns and legitimacy, our findings support institutional theory and enhance the CE literature by revealing new insights into normative factors such as development agencies' growing research funding and collaboration, which motivate suppliers to effectively implement the CE practices. This paper has significant implications for managers and policymakers regarding how to capitalise on motivating factors to overcome the challenges of CE implementation.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":9518,"journal":{"name":"Business Strategy and The Environment","volume":"34 3","pages":"3600-3617"},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143582090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unlocking Synergies: Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for Sustainability","authors":"Sirimon Treepongkaruna,&nbsp;Pattarake Sarajoti,&nbsp;Veerawin Korphaibool","doi":"10.1002/bse.4151","DOIUrl":"10.1002/bse.4151","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The 2030 Agenda, represented by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), signifies a global commitment to peace, prosperity, and sustainability. However, the lack of a unified strategy has slowed progress, raising concerns about meeting the 2030 deadline. Thailand's progress toward the SDGs has been influenced by various factors, including the role of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP). This study uses corporate-level data and Refinitiv ESG ratings as proxies for sustainability performance to assess the impact of SEP score, as a proxy for SEP disclosure, on corporate sustainability. We find that Thai firms with higher SEP scores tend to exhibit better sustainability performance, especially in the environmental and governance dimensions. Our analyses reveal a causal relationship between SEP scores and corporate sustainability performance, with a one standard deviation increase in the SEP score leading to a 35% increase in sustainability performance. The findings support our hypothesis that SEP fosters stakeholder engagement and long-term value creation while aligning corporate strategies with sustainability goals, thereby contributing to the SDGs. Furthermore, the SEP score serves as a nonfinancial indicator that signals a firm's commitment to sustainability strategies.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":9518,"journal":{"name":"Business Strategy and The Environment","volume":"34 3","pages":"3446-3468"},"PeriodicalIF":12.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143054828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}