Drivers for energy efficiency: an empirical analysis of Norwegian manufacturing firms

Solnørdal, Mette Talseth; Thyholdt, Sverre Braathen

doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2017.12.425

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“…In the previous literature, there are several studies that have addressed the topic of environmental efficiency of selected countries, economic or political communities. Some of these studies addressed global environmental issues [1][2][3][4], some addressed issues of selected political groups, such as the V4 [5], selected geographic groupings [6], or selected countries of the world [7][8][9][10][11], but many studies have dealt with the issue of environmental efficiency and the state of the environment in the EU. The authors of study [12] analyzed the countries of the European Union in 2001-2008 from the point of view of energy and environmental eco-efficiency; the authors found that countries with strong environmental policies are less efficient than countries where the environment is not so important, also pointing to the inefficiency of Eastern European countries.…”

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Determinants of Environmental Efficiency of the EU Countries Using Two-Step DEA Approach

Lacko

Hajduová

2018

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The article discusses the environmental efficiency of the countries of the European Union and its main objective is to verify models that could be used to explain changes in efficiency in selected countries and to add to the contributions of other authors. Two-step Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) has been used, which is a suitable method for verifying the statistical significance of environmental variables. Two DEA models—CCR and BCC—were used and efficiencies have undergone a double-bootstrap procedure. As input variables, three emission per capita indices were computed to single output GDP per capita. Three truncated regression models have been proposed. Results have shown that the model with drivers of climate change and variables connected to socio-economic factors is the most relevant and significant. There are common variables, whose improvement increases the efficiencies in all European Union countries, but there are also indices which have to be considered in individual/subgroup policies and implications, such as environmental taxes, waste management, resources productivity, and transport of goods management.

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Determinants of Environmental Efficiency of the EU Countries Using Two-Step DEA Approach

Lacko

Hajduová

2018

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“…In this research, similar levels (individual, corporate and environment) are used to study the potential for improving energy efficiency in SMEs. In Solnørdal and Thyholdt (2017), possible drivers for energy efficiency in SMEs were identified at individual and organisational levels. At individual level, level of education, motivation of employees, autonomy and independence may be drivers with respect to the achievement of energy efficiency objectives.…”

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Challenges and opportunities for improving energy efficiency in SMEs: learnings from seven European projects

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This paper analyses challenges and opportunities for improving energy efficiency in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by reviewing research design and results out of seven European projects: SPEEDIER, SMEmPower Efficiency, E2Driver, Innoveas, Triple-A, DEESME and ICCEE. These projects aim to improve SMEs’ awareness of energy efficiency and support an effective decision-making-oriented approach to it. Drivers and barriers to energy efficiency improvements in European SMEs of various industrial sectors have been investigated by means of surveys, focused group discussions and interviews. A meta-analysis of the results of the seven EU projects was carried out to discover trends related to energy efficiency in European SMEs; this was supported by the use of a unifying analytic framework that enabled merging and cross-validation of the findings of the seven projects. The analysis indicated, by means of new data collected by the seven projects, that staff training, facilitation of energy audits, development of corporate policy measures and collaboration between SMEs involved in the same supply chain are key mechanisms to improve the uptake of energy efficiency measures in SMEs which has significant potential to achieve higher energy savings and energy cost reductions.

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“…Solnørdal and Thyholdt (2017) identified the level of education and cooperation with competitors, universities and research institutions as the primary organizational drivers toward investment in EE. Ahmad et al (2020) reported that the application for the energy-efficient operation was greatly motivated by the need for cost reduction within Pakistan’s iron and steel sectors.…”

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The motivation for corporate energy strategies on energy efficiency among Kenyan firms

Mungai

Ndiritu

Rajwani

2022

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Purpose This study aims to investigate the drivers for adopting energy efficiency practices within an emerging market context. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on the shared value theoretical perspective, this study investigates the corporate strategy approaches toward energy efficiency in firms. This paper draws from a sample of 852 Kenyan firms from 14 sectors. This study’s analysis is based on an ordered probit model. Findings The findings indicate that companies that conduct energy audits, have environmental performance-based compensation for senior management, provide staff training on energy efficiency and have a written energy policy are more effective in energy efficiency and conservation efforts. Based on the findings, this study recommends that companies and policymakers incentivize corporate actions and strategies to promote energy efficiency. While this study’s findings offer critical insights, the authors recommend future research to make sectorial comparisons. Originality/value Studies focusing on drivers of energy efficiency are limited, and those that exist are often either qualitative or focused on large, listed firms. By investigating 852 companies in 14 sectors in Kenya, this study adds to the literature on firms’ energy efficiency management.

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Drivers for energy efficiency: an empirical analysis of Norwegian manufacturing firms

Cited by 14 publications

References 31 publications

Determinants of Environmental Efficiency of the EU Countries Using Two-Step DEA Approach

Determinants of Environmental Efficiency of the EU Countries Using Two-Step DEA Approach

Challenges and opportunities for improving energy efficiency in SMEs: learnings from seven European projects

The motivation for corporate energy strategies on energy efficiency among Kenyan firms

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