Impact of green absorptive capacity on corporate sustainability: a model for sustainable development

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.

The increased awareness of contemporary consumers towards environmental issues has led to a proliferation of regulations that companies must comply with. In such a dynamic business environment, companies must look beyond the profit-maximisation paradigm, and move towards a sustainable development model for their survival in the long run. The concept of corporate sustainable development (CSD) encompasses the dimensions of environmental integrity, social equity, and economic prosperity. The present study analyses the extent of CSD and its driving factors in the Indian cement industry. The study finds that CSD has been increasing in importance in the Indian cement sector, in terms of increased emphasis on environmental integrity and on economic prosperity. However, there is no significant change in emphasis on social equity, particularly in large companies, though profitability does not play much of a role. The study also finds that media exposure related to environmental issues and liquidity was the significant determinant of CSD in the Indian cement sector. Each CSD dimension was found to have distinct determinants: environmental integrity was determined by incurrence of fines/penalties/court cases; economic prosperity by media attention and liquidity; and social equity by diversity of exposure, media attention, and capital intensity.

Sustainable development is often represented as contributing to desirable outcomes across economic, environmental, and social goals, yet policies and interventions attempting to deliver sustainable development often disagree on the order in which these categories of goals should be addressed. In this Essay, we identify and review 5 approaches (called logic models) for sustainable development in ocean systems based on existing policies and interventions and consider the evidence for their contributions to equity—the ultimate goal of sustainable development according to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Two of the 5 logic models prioritize economic growth and lead to social and environmental benefits, 2 prioritize environmental health as a prerequisite for sustainable economic and social benefits, and the final logic model is community driven and prioritizes social dimensions. Looking towards the 2030 maturation of the SDGs, we will need to understand what models are best suited to deliver on equity gains and prevent future inequities in development and how best to operationalize them.

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.

Nepal's transition towards a green economy, combined with strengthened environmental governance, embodies a comprehensive approach to sustainable development in the face of climate change and socio-economic vulnerabilities. The 2019 amendment to Nepal’s Environmental Protection Act introduces enhanced legal provisions addressing pollution, climate change mitigation, and environmental compliance. Institutional frameworks are being reinforced to improve enforcement capacities, monitoring, and public participation. Concurrently, Nepal’s green economy initiatives emphasize renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, eco-tourism, and clean transportation, supported by innovative financing mechanisms including green bonds and green finance taxonomy introduced by Nepal Rastra Bank. Collaborative efforts across government, private sector, and grassroots communities, alongside international partnerships such as concessional financing from the Asian Development Bank, are driving inclusive and climate-resilient growth. Despite challenges of financing gaps, infrastructural deficits, and policy fragmentation, Nepal’s integrated approach aims to secure environmental protection while fostering economic prosperity and social equity. This dual focus positions Nepal as a model for sustainable development and green growth, contributing significantly towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals and long-term resilience. Keywords: Nepal, green economy, environmental governance, sustainable development, green finance, renewable energy, environmental law

The goal of this study was to examine the predictors of sustainable tourism development during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period in the context of Bangladesh. Quantitative-type research was applied, and this study used a descriptive research design. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect 302 data points from actual indigenous tourists using an online purposive sampling method. A partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach was used to evaluate the data and test the hypotheses. The results of the PLS-SEM analysis method demonstrate that environmental integrity, social equity, economic prosperity, and technological adaption had a positive relationship with sustainable tourism development during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period in Bangladesh. This research article provides practical guidelines for tourism authorities (BTB, BPC, and so on) and stakeholders on how to effectively impact environmental integrity, social equity, economic prosperity, and technological adaption on sustainable tourism development during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period in the context of Bangladesh. This study recommends that influential strategic factors be utilized to develop a sustainable tourism business in Bangladesh, positioning it as an emerging tourism destination.

This study presents a framework for achieving global ecological civilization through the principle of ‘Geochemical-ecological-economic triadic harmonization.’ Facing escalating environmental challenges, rigorous implementation of this principle is crucial for fostering a green future that integrates Earth system integrity, environmental protection, and sustainable economic development. The framework emphasizes (1) a holistic understanding of Earth’s interconnected ecosystems, (2) the urgent need for environmental conservation, and (3) the transformative potential of human economic evolution. By fostering enhanced Earth consciousness, unwavering environmental commitment, green economic transformation, and social equity, this approach aims to construct a world characterized by ecological civilization, economic prosperity, and social harmony. The paper argues that upholding ‘Geochemicalecological-economic triadic harmonization’ and pursuing a green development pathway can realize synergistic outcomes for both economic advancement and environmental stewardship, securing a legacy of a healthy Earth for future generations. It advocates for moving beyond the conventional “pollute first, remediate later” paradigm and establishing a non-zero-sum relationship between environmental integrity and economic prosperity by focusing on achieving coordinated and sustainable development across Earth’s systems, environmental stewardship, and human economic advancement

Indonesia, as a maritime country, has many coastal areas with fishing villages that have significant potential, especially in sociological, economic, and environmental aspects, to be developed as models for sustainable development. Indonesia, with its long-standing fishing traditions, showcases the abundant potential and traditional that could help address global challenges such as climate change, rapid urbanization, and environmental and economic issues. This study aims to develop a conceptual model for sustainable cities and communities based on local potential and Wisdom towards the establishment of a Blue Village in the fishing village of Mundu Pesisir, Cirebon, Indonesia. The urgency of this study lies in the importance of developing sustainable strategies to address these challenges in coastal towns. This study involves an interdisciplinary team, including experts in sociology, social welfare, architecture, law, economics, and information technology. Through the identification of local natural and sociocultural resources, as well as the formulation of sustainable development strategies, this study develops a conceptual Blue Village model that can be applied to other coastal villages. The method employed in this study is qualitative descriptive, involving the steps of conducting a literature review, analyzing local potential, organizing focus group discussions, conducting interviews, and finalizing the conceptual model. The study employed, a purposive sampling technique, involving 110 participants. The results of the study include the modeling of a sustainable city and community development based on local potential and Wisdom aimed at creating Blue Villages in Indonesia, and It is expected to make a significant contribution to the creation of competitive and sustainable coastal areas capable of addressing the challenges of climate change and socioeconomic dynamics in the future.

From cleaner production to sustainable development: the role of academia

A decadal outlook for global aquaculture

Sustainable tourism is essential for ensuring the long-term viability of the tourism industry, particularly in areas facing significant socioeconomic challenges. By adopting sustainable practices, tourism can drive economic growth and job creation while safeguarding local communities from exploitation, displacement, or cultural erosion. This approach helps balance economic benefits with social and environmental responsibility, ensuring that tourism remains a positive force for both visitors and host communities. The objective of this research was to investigate the influence of environmental integrity, social equity, and economic prosperity on sustainable tourism development, focusing on archaeological heritage, while critically examining how socioeconomic challenges shape or hinder this process. Quantitative-type research was applied and the study used a descriptive research design. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect 150 data points from Bangladeshi expert tourists using a purposive sampling technique. The data were collected during the period of January to February 2025. A partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach was used to evaluate the data and test the hypotheses. The results of the PLS-SEM analysis technique revealed that environmental integrity and economic prosperity had a positive relationship with sustainable tourism development in the setting of archeological heritage in Bangladesh. The research article offers practical recommendations for tourism authorities, such as the Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) and Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC), to enhance sustainable tourism development in archaeological heritage sites amid prevailing socioeconomic challenges. It highlights strategies to balance environmental integrity and economic prosperity, ensuring that tourism contributes positively to heritage preservation and local communities in Bangladesh.

This paper describes a new model of sustainable development planning based on a case study of a successful planning process for the Great Bear Rainforest on Canada’s west coast. The planning region is an area of international ecological significance that contains one-quarter of the world’s remaining ancient coastal temperate rainforest. An innovative collaborative planning process was initiated in 1996 to develop a plan for the region that balances social, economic, and environmental values. The plan, which was accepted by consensus agreement of all stakeholders in 2006, uses a new model for sustainable regional development that is based on collaborative planning, collaborative implementation, informal conflict resolution, contextual adaptation incorporating comanagement with indigenous peoples (First Nations), joint fact finding, ecosystem-based management, and integration of social, economic, and environmental objectives.

Promoting the concept and principles of sustainable development at the micro level requires that industrial companies understand and improve approaches to managing corporate sustainability. Currently, economics does not provide a universal definition of what corporate sustainability is. With regard to the mining sector, corporate sustainability issues reflecting the viability, value, and sustainable development potential of companies have not yet been studied extensively. The article discusses the conceptual foundations of corporate sustainability; the characteristics and a classification of approaches to defining corporate sustainability; and the relationship between corporate sustainability, sustainable development at the micro level, and circular economy. By analyzing the example of Russia, the influence of the mining industry on the environmental, economic, and social development of both a country with a resource-based economy and individual mining regions is shown from the viewpoint of sustainability. The distinguishing features of mining companies, which include natural capital and mineral assets, are studied in the context of promoting corporate sustainability. It is proven that the effective corporate management of ESG factors results in environmental and social influence that goes in line with sustainable development requirements and serves as a foundation for corporate sustainability. A refined definition of corporate sustainability has been formulated, the specific features of corporate sustainability management in mining companies have been determined, and the specific features of corporate social responsibility have been studied. The issue of integrating circular economy elements into the corporate sustainability concept is discussed, and it is claimed that the inclusion of circular business models in the corporate strategies of mining companies will contribute to their corporate sustainable development and boost their contribution to the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Triple Bottom Line Investing (TBL) and Corporate Sustainability (CS) have become the buzzwords of discussion amongst the business community. The phase we are in today is still exploratory, research-based with community acceptance of reputation and perhaps financial risk. A shift in corporate business activities towards full sustainability is not yet occurring – but it will. Practising TBL is the most significant progression to impact upon contemporary business. What are the concepts of TBL or CS? There are countless definitions, but three popular ones, which meet both societal and business requirements, are: people plus planet plus profit (Social Equity) (Environmental Quality) (Economic Prosperity). CS adds both social and/or environmental value to external stakeholders, whilst increasing value to shareholders, and CS or TBL relates to the following question: While maintaining profitability, do your products or services worsen social and environmental balance, maintain social and environmental balance, or improve social and environmental balance?

Integrating social equity in sustainable development practice: Institutional commitments and patient capital