A brief analysis on the sustainable development system of architectural ceramics industry and the causality

In the context of global environmental challenges and resource depletion, this study focuses on sustainable development models in the toy industry. The study mainly explores Evertoys’ and the LEGO Group’s adoption and implementation of environmentally friendly business models. Through literature review and case study analysis, this paper examines in detail how these companies address environmental challenges in the whole process of toy production and consumption through innovative business models and sustainable development strategies. The findings indicate that Evertoys' subscription service model and LEGO's recycling program effectively reduce the demand for new toys, promote resource conservation and toy reuse, and provide consumers with more environmentally friendly toy usage options. In addition, these measures are conducive to mitigating the negative environmental impacts of toy production and disposal, driving the industry towards more sustainable development. To sum up, sustainable development in the toy industry requires collective efforts from industry participants, including the adoption of eco-friendly materials, improvement of production processes, increased consumer awareness of sustainable toy choices, and enhanced recycling and circular utilization of toys. Furthermore, policy support from governments and relevant institutions is a key factor in promoting sustainable development in the industry.

Purpose of the study is the theoretical substantiation of sustainable socio-economic development model with realization of human potential, and its practical implementation through the assessment of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) potential at regional level. Novelty lies in generalization of provisions of the proposed model of sustainable socio-economic development with realization of human potential as well as substantiating of implementation of this model through relevant tools in context of digitalization. Identified following results: 1) systematized theoretical approaches to modeling sustainable human development and formation of the author's model of sustainable development with the realization of human potential; 2) assessed the potential of regions of the Republic of Belarus in the field of ICT within three areas: access, use and skills; 3) compared received positions of the regions with their positions in terms of the value of the Gross Regional Product (GRP), which allowed to conclude that level of development of ICT potential influences the economic growth of regions and state. It is proposed to build the potential of the regions of Belarus in the field of ICT, which will ensure their sustainable socio-economic development, while achieving goals set within proposed model of socio-economic sustainable development with realization of human potential.

PurposeModelling of sustainable development is essential, as environmental protection is regarded as a top global priority in the twenty‐first century. The basic objective of this paper is to provide a conceptual framework, named the Four Forces model for diagnosing the process of sustainable development.Design/methodology/approachMichael Porter's Five Forces model serves as a starting‐point to derive the Four Forces model. The Four Forces model, which is developed based on Back Casting technique, shows the transformation process from current unsustainable development to future sustainable development through environmental degradation, greening force and greening process. These five major components are related based on cause and effect.FindingsThe paper reveals that a clear understanding of the transformation process and their integration is necessary for successful implementation of sustainable development projects, as the transformation is a continuous process. The Four Forces model is a generic and contribute towards a richer understanding of sustainable development process.Research limitations/implicationsThe suggested conceptual model provides a holistic view of sustainable development and does not attempt to provide a detailed, step‐by‐step approach for implementing sustainable development in industries. This paper helps to initiate future studies in this area.Originality/valueIn line with Michael Porter's three generic competitive strategies, this study analysis various greening strategies and greening tools and also recommends the Green Productivity as a better tool for implementing sustainable development in industries. The model can be used as a framework for further development of a practical sustainable development system in industries.

This analysis explores the different elements that constitute sustainable supply chains used by companies as genre on the road to sustainable development across different industries. The analysis of a body of literature and empirical data is carried out by a critical objective to determine the fundamental aspects of sustainability practices. The research suggests that we should have the necessary knowledge of these drivers for the stage to be raised of the environmental responsibility, social equity and economic development. Strategies are detailed to enable stakeholders throughout industries in adopting sustainable supply chain methods. Through this process, the long-term resilience of supply chains and the sustainability of the profitable position are promoted. The results are of this type, clarifying the crucial role of sustainable supply chain in reaching the global sustainability targets and promoting sustainability model for the companies and societies all over the world. Through this research we strive to add to the already established supplies chain management literature and aid the change process management in the pursuit of sustainable development in the different industries. Result of the cocreation with this domain has brought up meaningful implications to the literature. One of the new concepts we are proposing is a dynamic setting for a three-level model serving as a tactical plan for strategic sustainable supply management. Our study has contributed a theoretical framework that distinguishes practical facts of supply chain management and is for the purposes of future research and appraisals in terms of UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals

Value chain performance improvement for sustainable mango industry development in Pakistan

Todays, the issue of environmental instability and destructive environmental behavior can leave many irreparable effects and damage on future ecosystems and the lives of future generations. Method: This study aimed to present an environmental model of sustainable development in the Iranian gas industry. The present study used a qualitative with grounded theory method. In-depth interviews were conducted with 25 academic experts (professors of public administration and environmental engineering at universities in Mazandaran province) and the heads of the National Iranian Gas Company in five regions of Iran using the rich information sampling method. Results: The results indicated that the environmental model of sustainable development in the Iranian gas industry had 15 dimensions in terms of causal conditions. 1. Services, 2. Safety and health requirements, 3. Social responsibility, (context condition) 4. Education and learning, 5. Acculturalization, 6. Managers' attitude and awareness (intervening conditions) 7. Contractors, 8. Technical facilities and equipment, 9. Technology and technical operations (Strategy) 10. Medium and long term policies of the Ministry of Energy, 11. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of project progress, 12. Consumption management programs, 13. Pollutants management programs and consequences 14. Improved environmental performance of the gas company and 15. Moving towards sustainable development. Conclusion: Since the gas industry is one of the most polluting industries and the lack of attention to environmental issues in this huge industry will lead the Iranian environment to very serious and perhaps irreparable crises, using the environmental model of sustainable development in this industry seems highly important and necessary.

This article examines how PNDES 2030, based on the Cuban socialist development model, corresponds to the SDGs, and through this, assesses whether Cuba's socialist development model can realize sustainable development. Furthermore, we reviewed the limitations of Cuban-style sustainable development and examined the conditions for the Cuban-style sustainable economic development model to be compatible with the SDGs, the dominant development paradigm in the international community. Since 1990, Cuba has made efforts to transform its development model and establish a sustainable development model in order to break away from external dependence in its economic structure and at the same time actively respond to changes in the global economy. The Cuban government established the 'Cuban National Strategic Plan 2030 (PNDES 2030)' for sustainable development goals centered on six strategic axes, with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the mainstream paradigm, in each strategic axis. Detailed items were placed. These strategic axes were planned to coexist with the 17 sub-goals of the SDGs without significantly departing from the post-revolutionary socialist development perspective. However, in reality, the U.S. economic sanctions that have continued since the revolution are acting as an obstacle to PNDES 2030, which can be considered a Cuban-style sustainable development model, achieving certain economic results. Additionally, overcoming the inefficiencies and low productivity that occur within the framework of a planned economy can also be said to be an important condition for realizing sustainable development in Cuba.

The article is devoted to the study of the formation of sustainable economic development of industrial enterprises. The purpose of the work is to identify the key factors and mechanisms contributing to the sustainable development of industrial enterprises in modern conditions. The paper examines the economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainable development, as well as their interrelationships. As a result of the research, the main directions of the formation of sustainable economic development of industrial enterprises have been identified, including the introduction of innovations, energy efficiency improvement, human capital development and environmental modernization of production. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the development of an integrated approach to the formation of sustainable development of industrial enterprises, taking into account the specifics of the current economic situation.

In the context of global sustainable development, the fashion accessories industry is facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. With the increasing environmental awareness of consumers and the global emphasis on environmental protection, sustainable development has become an inevitable trend for the fashion accessories industry. This paper conducts an in-depth study on the current status and practices of sustainable development in the fashion accessories industry, including the widespread application of environmentally friendly materials, the green optimization of production processes, and the active fulfillment of corporate social responsibility. Through case analysis of leading companies in the industry, the paper summarizes successful experiences in sustainable development and makes scientific predictions for future market trends. Finally, the paper proposes strategies to promote sustainable development in the industry, aiming to provide references for fashion accessories companies to achieve green transformation in the global market and help the industry move towards a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future.

The article describes an approach to the analysis and management of sustainable development of industrial enterprises and presents a comprehensive strategy for the analysis and management of sustainable development within an industrial enterprise. A control mechanism is presented that is crucial for determining the result of a controlled object and which can be used in a control system. The mechanism for managing the sustainable development of an industrial enterprise is a comprehensive and systematic approach that includes several stages. Various types of enterprise sustainability are considered: economic as its ability to generate profit and remain financially viable in the long term; social as its ability to work in a way that benefits society as a whole, including its employees, customers and the communities in which it operates; environmental as the efforts of a company or organization to minimize the negative impact on the environment while ensuring long-term economic viability; risk as the ability of a business to identify, manage and mitigate various types of risks in such a way as to ensure long-term viability and sustainable growth. The results of this assessment of the level of sustainable development serve as the basis for the development of management decisions and recommendations for the next stage, which may include adjustments to the foundations of sustainable development management. The principles of sustainable development of an industrial enterprise are formulated: environmental responsibility, social responsibility, economic responsibility, innovation, continuous improvement, cooperation, transparency. The article presents methods for managing the sustainable development of an industrial enterprise: developing and implementing a sustainable development policy, conducting a sustainable development assessment, sustainable supply chain management, environmental impact assessment, implementing an environmental management system, eco-design, implementing an energy management system, life cycle assessment, corporate social responsibility, investment in employee training. A regional approach is proposed, as well as a methodology for assessing the levels of sustainable development using qualitative and quantitative indicators. The principles of sustainable development management are outlined.

The animation industry is a crucial part of cultural and creative industries and has formed a huge consumer market all over the world and even become a pillar industry in developed countries. However, in China, the animation industry is still in its infancy, and its development is relatively backward. The main reason is that there is no sustainable development model in the industry. Thus, how to carry out sustainable development has become an important research topic for the Chinese animation industry. This study probed into the challenges and problems faced by China’s animation industry, and based on Porter’s Diamond Model, analyzed the current situation of China’s animation industry from six aspects: production factors, demand conditions, industrial chain, enterprise strategy, cultural factors, and government policies, clarifies the key direction for industrial development, and puts forward relatively comprehensive reference strategies to promote the formation of a sustainable development model for the animation industry. The research shows that the sustainable development of the animation industry must be completed by integrating resources within the industry, improving the chain, upgrading the enterprises, technological innovations, cultural embedding, external personnel training, government support, legal protection, and other aspects.

There has been worldwide concern for sustainable development especially after the 1992's Rio's UN Conference on Environment and Development. Rapid encroachment of urban development on valuable agricultural land will have great influence on whether sustainable development can be achieved. A sustainable land development model is developed using GIS in an attempt to control urban sprawl under rapid rural urbanization. The objective of the model is to ensure that equity between generations and efficiency in land use can be achieved in land development so that development can be sustained in the future. The model is used to study the impacts of agricultural land loss in Dongguan in 1988-93, a rapidly growing area in the Pearl River Delta of China. The impact of unplanned urban growth is evaluated by comparing the actual development with optimal development derived from the sustainable land development model. Land use problems are identified in both spatial and time dimensions as some land conversions are found to occur at the ‘wrong' time and locations. Future land development which can meet the objective of sustainable development is proposed using the model. By testing different development scenarios and land consumption parameters, planners and government officials can use the model as a decision support system for sustainable land development in areas in the world that are under great pressure of rapid urban growth.

The sustainable development conundrum in gold mining: Exploring ‘Open, Prior and Independent Deliberate Discussion’ as a community-centered framework

Although aquaculture in Egypt has the potential for satisfying the increased demand for protein and has been experiencing unprecedented growth during the last decade, questions remain regarding the sustainable development of the industry. It is thus the objective of this article to review the current status and practices of the aquaculture industry in Egypt, highlighting the major issues confronting the sustainable development of the aquaculture industry. Several issues are identified as limitations to future sustainable development, namely, production technology, fry supply, a feed industry sufficient to meet the demands of a growing aquaculture industry, and marketing and distribution systems necessary to accommodate the strong seasonal supply pattern. The article then concludes with a discussion of recommendations for alleviating these limitations.

Realizing the sustainable development of agriculture, culture and tourism industry is an important part of promoting comprehensive rural revitalization of China. Based on the investigation of Jiangxi Province, this paper analyzes the development status of agricultural, cultural and tourism industry and the main difficulties of sustainable development. It is considered that China has initially established an attractive and competitive agricultural, cultural and tourism industry system. However, the lack of characteristic development, insufficient industrial integration and brand marketing system have become the main shortcomings restricting the sustainable development of agriculture, culture and tourism industry. Facing the normalization of COVID-19 and huge market potential, the industry needs to closely follow the development goal of rural comprehensive revitalization, and take “specialization”, “integration” and “digitalization” as the path to truly achieve sustainable and rapid development.