Towards Sustainable Wood-Based Energy: Evaluation and Strategies for Mainstreaming Sustainability in the Sector

Szulecka, Julia

doi:10.3390/su11020493

Cited by 18 publications

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“…The authors who analyzed the use of these integrated approaches by companies, in particular with reference to environmental protection initiatives (Szulecka, 2019;Ramos, 2019;Brack et al, 2019;da Silva and Prasad, 2019;Hölscher et al, 2018;Neto, 2016;Nikolaou et al, 2015;Atkins et al, 2015;Butler et al, 2014), have shown that organizations are better prepared to develop strategies to contain the associated risks of company activities. This Concise bibliometric analysis causes an improvement in reputation and a reduction in costs associated with policies in recognition of climate change (Elder et al, 2016).…”

Section: Years 2011-2020mentioning

confidence: 99%

“Integrated thinking and reporting” towards sustainable business models: a concise bibliometric analysis

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Syriopoulos

Alvino

et al. 2020

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Purpose This paper aims to provide a thorough and systematic overview of the academic literature focusing on the role of integrated reporting (IR) and integrated thinking (IT) in achieving sustainable business models (SBMs). The paper discusses whether the incorporation of newer IR systems can facilitate the integration of processes, as well as a better allocation of resources and capital to create long-term value, according to a circular approach. Design/methodology/approach Based on a database containing 60 publications in English with a publication date from 1990 to 2019, a bibliometric analysis is conducted. Data on publications, journals, authors and citations are collected, verified, cross-checked and examined by applying bibliometric measures. Findings Bibliometric analysis has identified that IR and IT have determined an evolution in the way companies communicate and create value, facilitating the integration of processes and a better allocation of resources and capital. However, market practice still perceives them as simple reporting tools to meet stakeholders’ needs rather than as critical corporate governance tools. Research limitations/implications This study highlights key issues in the past literature on IR and IT to meet SDGs, contributing also to the identification of critical difficulties that companies encounter in attempting to attain sustainable goals. Originality/value This document contributes to the existing literature on IR, IT and SBMs through a systematic review of the literature on these topics along with the sustainable development goals perspective. The study, furthermore, attempts to assess the role that the relevant literature attributes to IR and IT in the SBMs architecture.

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Section: Years 2011-2020mentioning

confidence: 99%

“Integrated thinking and reporting” towards sustainable business models: a concise bibliometric analysis

Vaio

Syriopoulos

Alvino

et al. 2020

MEDAR

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“…For example, it has been proposed to replace a substantial fraction of fossil fuels, as an energy source, by burning biomass (Tursi 2019). The argument has been made that such practices can be carried out in a sustainable manner (Szulecka 2019). Trees used as fuel can regrow, assuming that a healthy forest system is maintained.…”

Section: Climate Changementioning

confidence: 99%

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Scientists predict continuing increases in average global temperatures. Consequences include sea level rise, shifts in agriculture, and severe stress on many species, including our own. Can biomass be used to mitigate climate change? It is proposed in this essay that the answer is "yes, but". Yes, trees and other plants will continue to serve as "the lungs of the planet," converting CO2 to O2 by photosynthesis. But saving the world will not be easy. Biomass scientists will not be able to solve the problems alone. Rather, mitigation of problems related to climate change will require parallel efforts. We will need to get energy also from the sun, from wind, from water, from improvements in efficiency, and from societies learning to live peaceably, while showing restraint regarding jet travel.

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“…It may differ from the final official version of record. replace fossil fuel-based energy could reinforce the forest sector and at the same time promote climate change mitigation (Sacchelli et al 2013;Lewandowski 2015;Szulecka 2019). Biodiversity conservation strongly supports adaptive management strategies (Klenk et al 2015;Isbell et al 2015).…”

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Pan-European sustainable forest management indicators for assessing Climate-Smart Forestry in Europe

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The increasing demand for innovative forest management strategies to adapt to and mitigate climate change, and benefit forest production, so called Climate-Smart Forestry, calls for a tool to monitor and evaluate their implementation and their effect on forest development over time. The Pan-European set of criteria and indicators for sustainable forest management is considered one of the most important tools for assessing many aspects of forest management and its sustainability. This study offers an analytic approach to select a subset of indicators to support the implementation of Climate-Smart Forestry. Based on a literature review and the analytic hierarchical approach, 10 indicators were selected to assess, in particular, mitigation and adaptation. These indicators were used to assess the state of Climate-Smart Forestry trend in Europe from 1990 to 2015, using data from the reports on the State of Europe’s Forests. Forest damage, tree species composition and carbon stock were the most important indicators. Though the trend was overall positive with regard to adaptation and mitigation, its evaluation was partly hindered by the lack of data. We advocate for increased efforts to harmonize international reporting and for further integrating the goals of Climate-Smart Forestry in national and European-level forest policy making.

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Towards Sustainable Wood-Based Energy: Evaluation and Strategies for Mainstreaming Sustainability in the Sector

Cited by 18 publications

References 95 publications

“Integrated thinking and reporting” towards sustainable business models: a concise bibliometric analysis

“Integrated thinking and reporting” towards sustainable business models: a concise bibliometric analysis

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Pan-European sustainable forest management indicators for assessing Climate-Smart Forestry in Europe

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