Environmental Performance Research Articles

Designing Performance Management System to Increase Customer Satisfaction (Case Study at CV. Viatexindo)

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial to Indonesia's economy, particularly in West Java, where they significantly contribute to GDP and employment. In West Java, with a population of about 49.9 million, there are over 7 million MSMEs, marking a growth of 5.83% in 2023. The Department of Cooperative and SMEs supports these businesses by managing affairs related to cooperatives, small business licenses, and development programs. The research aims to create a performance management system specifically designed for CV. Viatexindo, a textile microenterprise, in order to improve customer satisfaction through effective employee performance management. Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches, the research investigates the relationship between employee performance and customer satisfaction in a microbusiness environment. The research highlights major weaknesses in company present performance management procedures through extensive analysis, which includes job analysis, the use of Management by Objectives (MBO), and feedback integration. The findings show a strong relationship between staff performance and customer complaints, emphasizing the need for a systematic performance management system. The research presents a complete methodology for incorporating customer input into performance evaluations while emphasizing continual improvement and training. The purpose is to connect staff objectives with company goals in order to decrease customer complaints and increase overall service quality. The research adds to our understanding of performance management in micro-enterprises and gives actionable information for CV. Viatexindo to adopt improvements that could lead to increased customer satisfaction and business growth.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Food Retail Buildings: Introducing a Novel Assessment Framework

One of the primary global objectives is to decrease building energy consumption to promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. The large-scale food retail trade sector accounts for over 15% of total primary energy consumption in Europe, posing a significant challenge to the transition towards green energy. This study proposes a simple method for energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and cost-saving assessment and improvement in large-scale food retail trade buildings. It aims to analyze the energy and environmental performance of building–plant systems, establishing an interactive network to assess intervention potential for the energy transition. The investigation focuses on the proper selection and analysis of the benefits of retrofit solution implementation, emphasizing potential energy savings in current and future climate change scenarios. Dynamic simulation with the Building Energy Model (BEM) was used to evaluate the impacts of building–plant system retrofit solutions, such as high thermal insulation, photovoltaic (PV) panels, Light Emitting Diode (LED) installation, waste heat recovery, and improvement in refrigeration units. The results show a reduction in annual energy consumption for the PV panel installation by up to 29% and lighting systems with high-quality LED to 60%. Additionally, CO2 emissions can be decreased by up to 41% by combining these two strategies.

Green human resource practices for individual environmental performance: A meta‐review

Green human resource practices for individual environmental performance: A meta‐review

Evaluation of TiO2 Nanoparticle-Enhanced Palm and Soybean Biodiesel Blends for Emission Mitigation and Improved Combustion Efficiency.

The use of biodiesel as an alternative to conventional diesel fuels has gained significant attention due to its potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy sustainability. This study explores the impact of TiO2 nanoparticles on the emission characteristics and combustion efficiency of biodiesel blends in compression ignition (CI) engines. The fuels analyzed include diesel, SB20 (soybean biodiesel), SB20 + 50 TiO2 ppm, SB20 + 75 TiO2 ppm, PB20 (palm biodiesel), PB20 + 50 TiO2 ppm, and PB20 + 75 TiO2 ppm. Experiments were conducted under a consistent load of 50% across engine speeds ranging from 1000 to 1800 RPM. While TiO2 nanoparticles have been widely recognized for their ability to enhance biodiesel properties, limited research exists on their specific effects on soybean and palm biofuels. This study addresses these gaps by providing a comprehensive analysis of emissions, including NOX, CO, CO2, and HC, as well as exhaust gas temperature (EGT), across various engine speeds and nanoparticle concentrations. The results demonstrate that TiO2 nanoparticles lead to a reduction in CO emissions by up to 30% and a reduction in HC emissions by 21.5% at higher concentrations and engine speeds. However, this improvement in combustion efficiency is accompanied by a 15% increase in CO2 emissions, indicating more complete fuel oxidation. Additionally, NOX emissions, which typically increase with engine speed, were mitigated by 20% with the addition of TiO2 nanoparticles. Exhaust gas temperatures (EGTs) were also lowered, indicating enhanced combustion stability. These findings highlight the potential of TiO2 nanoparticles to optimize biodiesel blends for improved environmental performance in CI engines.

The effect of repair and lifetime extension on the environmental performance of energy-using products. Application to electric water kettles

This study evaluates the environmental impacts of extending the lifetime of electric kettles through repair strategies by means of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology. A total of 2640 scenarios were analysed, each considering six variables: material composition, usage intensity, year of failure, failure management, lifetime extension, and end-of-life (EoL) management. The results demonstrate that extending kettle lifetimes through repair can reduce the total environmental impact by up to 35 %, particularly in scenarios where low-energy use is combined with maximum lifetime extension. The use phase contributed the most to the environmental impact, accounting for 48–64 % of the total in most scenarios, driven primarily by energy consumption during kettle operation. In contrast, material composition and EoL management had a smaller effect, representing only 5–10 % of the impact. Repairs focused on lime descaling were the most effective, reducing the environmental burden by up to 20 %, while repairs involving component replacement were less impactful in this regard. These findings underscore the potential of repair strategies to significantly reduce the environmental footprint of household appliances. Policymakers should prioritise repairability in product design and promote consumer awareness to extend product lifetimes and achieve lower environmental impacts.

Dinamika Kinerja Lingkungan dan Implikasinya Terhadap Pelaporan Keberlanjutan di Indonesia

The objective of this study is to determine the impact of environmental performance on the sustainability reporting of companies in Indonesia, utilizing the PROPER scale as a measurement tool. This research examines whether there is an improvement in sustainability report disclosures associated with the environmental performance assessed through the PROPER scale. The study involves companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange that have published annual and sustainability reports for five consecutive years. The analytical method employed is WarpPLS, with a total of 85 observations. WarpPLS is used to identify statistical relationships between environmental performance and the intensity of sustainability reporting. The findings indicate that there is an enhancement in sustainability report disclosures when the audit committee and board of directors hold regular meetings. Companies without governance committees tend to focus more on governance improvement rather than on disclosing sustainability reports. Good environmental performance, particularly in companies with specific industry types and the presence of governance committees, enhances sustainability reporting. However, companies with strong environmental performance tend to make the audit committee and board of directors focus on other responsibilities, given that the community already understands that these companies manage their environmental impact well. This study underscores the importance of the Indonesian government's support in encouraging, facilitating, and urging companies to achieve the gold category in the PROPER scale. This not only demonstrates good environmental performance but also enhances sustainability report disclosures. This research implies that good environmental performance should be accompanied by increased transparency in sustainability reporting to truly contribute to sustainable development.

Low carbon operation and evaluation methods for integrated energy system counting EVs with whole life cycle considering demand response

The integrated energy system has gradually become an effective way of energy saving and emission reduction with the proposal of “dual carbon" target and the continuous promotion of low-carbon development. However, most of the existing studies on demand-side flexible loads only consider flexible power loads, and there are fewer studies on the controllability of thermal loads. This paper proposes a low-carbon and economic optimal scheduling model and evaluation method for integrated energy system considering demand-side response. With the goal of minimizing the total operating cost of the integrated energy system, and taking into account the transferable and curtailing characteristics of the electric and thermal flexible loads, we establish an optimal scheduling model of the integrated energy system considering the user-side flexible loads, and comprehensively evaluate the performance of the system in terms of economic performance, reliability, and environmental performance. The performance of the system is evaluated in terms of economic performance, reliability and environmental performance. The role of flexible loads in improving the economy of the combined supply system is investigated with examples, and the rationality and effectiveness of the study are verified through comparative analysis of different scenarios. The results show that the total cost of the system is reduced by 18.04 %, 9.1 %, 3.35 % and 7.03 % when carbon trading cost and demand-side flexible electric-heat load response are considered at the same time; and the total carbon emission of the system is reduced by 65.28 %, 20.63 %, 3.85 % and 18.03 %, respectively. Considering carbon trading costs and demand-side flexible electric and thermal load response can improve the reliability of the system. The overall reliability of the system is improved by 10 %, 15 %, 16.67 % and 20 % for the four scenarios, respectively.

DINO-Mix enhancing visual place recognition with foundational vision model and feature mixing

Using visual place recognition (VPR) technology to ascertain the geographical location of publicly available images is a pressing issue. Although most current VPR methods achieve favorable results under ideal conditions, their performance in complex environments, characterized by lighting variations, seasonal changes, and occlusions, is generally unsatisfactory. Therefore, obtaining efficient and robust image feature descriptors in complex environments is a pressing issue. In this study, we utilized the DINOv2 model as the backbone for trimming and fine-tuning to extract robust image features and employed a feature mix module to aggregate image features, resulting in globally robust and generalizable descriptors that enable high-precision VPR. We experimentally demonstrated that the proposed DINO-Mix outperforms the current state-of-the-art (SOTA) methods. Using test sets having lighting variations, seasonal changes, and occlusions such as Tokyo24/7, Nordland, and SF-XL-Testv1, our proposed architecture achieved Top-1 accuracy rates of 91.75%, 80.18%, and 82%, respectively, and exhibited an average accuracy improvement of 5.14%. In addition, we compared it with other SOTA methods using representative image retrieval case studies, and our architecture outperformed its competitors in terms of VPR performance. Furthermore, we visualized the attention maps of DINO-Mix and other methods to provide a more intuitive understanding of their respective strengths. These visualizations serve as compelling evidence of the superiority of the DINO-Mix framework in this domain.

Double-edged sword of industrial internet of things: Empirical evidence from green transformation of enterprises

The industrial revolution based on the Internet of Things brings new opportunities and challenges for enterprises' green and sustainable development. Therefore, this study explores the relationship between the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) and the Green Transformation of Enterprises (GT) based on the data of China's A-share listed companies from 2009 to 2023 using two-way fixed, mediated effect, and moderated effect models. The results show that for every unit increase in IIOT, the GT increases by 28.89 percent on average, indicating that IIOT can break down information barriers and effectively promote GT. However, after disaggregating the GT, it was found that the IIOT guided companies to implement the Symbolic Green Transformation (SGT) instead of adopting the Realistic Green Transformation (RGT). This strategic choice preference is more pronounced among firms that are larger, in energy-intensive industries, in regions with weaker environmental regulations and higher levels of development. The intermediary mechanism test proved that the IIOT can drive firms to implement comprehensive GT through paths that enhance investment attractiveness, productivity, technological innovation, and pay gaps. In particular, the masking effect reminds us that smart technology is a “double-edged sword”. The negative effects of smart technologies hinder the implementation of RGT. Further analysis reveals an inverted U-shaped relationship between IIOT and RGT preferences. In addition, in companies that focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance and avoid financial speculation, the dark side of intelligent technology is suppressed. The findings of this study enrich the research scope of smart technology, GT, and provide important insights for enterprises in emerging economies to rationally utilize IIOT to seek green and sustainable development under the wave of rapid development of smart technology.

Comparative environmental and economic assessment of emerging hydrometallurgical recycling technologies for Li-ion battery cathodes

The growing demand for electric vehicles has led to a growing concern for battery recycling, particularly for critical raw materials. However, there is insufficient investigation into the environmental and economic impacts of hydrometallurgical recycling methods. In this study we explored emerging hydrometallurgical technologies in economic and environmental perspective to establish conceptual routes to recover Co, Ni and Mn oxides from waste LiNi0.33Mn0.33Co0.33O2 cathode materials from spent Li-ion batteries. After, life cycle assessment and costing techniques were utilized to compare the environmental and economical performances of each conceptual route. Recovery efficiency of metal oxides through each route was also considered as a key factor. Results suggested that deep eutectic solvent-based leaching produces the highest impact under many impact categories while electrolysis-based leaching showed the least. Under purification technologies assessed, ion-exchange based purification showed significantly lower impact under many categories except stratospheric ozone depletion. Solvent based purification has been identified as the worst technology for purification. Hydroxide based calcination has been identified as the most environmentally sustainable calcination method compared to oxalate calcination. The route consists with inorganic leaching, ion-exchange based purification and hydroxide calcination showed the lowest environmental impact (emission effect at 33.8 kg CO2 eq), with lower economic impact ($ 119) and the highest recovery efficiency (78 %) per 1 kg of cathode active materials. However, using electrolysis-based leaching can slightly increase the impacts with lower recovery efficiency (75 %) and better economic performance ($104/kg of cathode active materials). Terrestrial ecotoxicity was identified to be the most affected impact category for the recovery processes. It is recommended that technologies like deep eutectic solvent-based leaching, solvent extraction and environmentally sustainable technologies like supercritical fluid extraction need further studies prior to industrial applications.

TO THE ISSUE OF NON-PROJECT FUEL COMBUSTION

Nowadays, the issues of ecology and sustainable development are becoming more and more urgent, and the scientific community is actively looking for ways to more efficient and environmentally friendly use of renewable energy sources. One of such directions is the development and improvement of coal combustion technologies in aerodynamic furnaces. This paper offers a detailed analysis of this topic, looking at both theoretical aspects and practical applications. Aerodynamic furnaces are specialised devices designed to burn solid fuels such as coal with maximum efficiency and minimum environmental impact. The basic principle of operation of such furnaces is to create optimum conditions for complete combustion of the fuel, which is achieved through carefully designed aerodynamics and process control. The operation of the boiler on the coal of Karazhyra deposit is considered. This coal belongs to non-project fuel and improvement of its combustion processes is required to reduce harmful emissions and increase combustion efficiency. For the energy sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the conducted research is important, and the results obtained can be used to regulate and improve the operation of similar equipment, which contributes to improving environmental performance and overall efficiency of the country's energy systems.

Thermo-economic and environmental analyses of supercritical carbon dioxide Brayton cycle for high temperature gas-cooled reactor

The supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) Brayton cycle demonstrates special advantages for the high temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) delivered into commercial operation recently in China, with its high efficiency, compactness, flexibility, and safety compared to the conventional steam Rankine cycle. However, the large temperature rise of 500 °C for the HTGR brings new challenges for the design of sCO2 cycle. Here, we present the first study on the thermodynamic, economic, and environmental performance of the HTGR-sCO2 system using the energy, exergy, economic, and environmental (4E) evaluation method. The cascaded sCO2 cycle made up of two independent sCO2 cycles is proposed, which are arranged in series on the cold side of reactor heat exchanger. We show that the cascaded sCO2 cycle can utilize the heat absorption from HTGR effectively by optimizing the cycle configurations of top and bottom sub-cycles. The improved cascaded sCO2 cycle minimizes the exergy loss, and increases the thermal efficiency to 43.2% when compared to the steam Rankine cycle of HTGR demonstration power plant and the single recompression cycle. By balancing the fixed-capital investment cost with the net power, the levelized cost of electricity can be reduced to 0.0283$/kWh. The life-cycle GHG emission intensity of HTGR-sCO2 systems is about 6.5gCO2,eq/kWh, which is much smaller than that of coal-fired power plants, suggesting a great potential for decarbonization of the HTGR-sCO2 system. Our study may find implications for the advancement of the sCO2 Brayton cycle in next-generation nuclear power plant.

Measuring and improving the cradle-to-grave environmental performance of urological procedures.

An urgent need for societal transformation exists to reduce the environmental impact of humanity, because environmental healthaffects human health. Health care causes ~5% of global greenhouse gas emissions and other substantial and ongoing environmental harms. Thus, health-care professionals and managers must lead ongoing efforts to improve the environmental performance of health systems. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) is a methodology that enables estimation of environmental impacts of products and processes. It models environmental effects from 'cradle' (raw material extraction) to 'grave' (end of useful life) and conventionally reports a range of different impact categories. LCA is a valuable tool when used appropriately. Maximizing its utility requires rational assumptions alongside careful consideration of system boundaries and data sources. Well-executed LCAs are detailed and transparently reported, enabling findings to be adapted or generalized to different settings. Attention should be given to modelling mitigation solutions in LCAs. This important step can guide health-care systems towards new and innovative solutions that embed progress towards international climate agreements. Many urological conditions are common, recurrent or chronic, requiring resource-intensive management with large associated environmental impacts. LCAs in urology have predominantly focussed on greenhouse gas emissions and have enabled identification of modifiable 'hotspots' including electricityuse, travel, single-use items, irrigation, reprocessing and waste incineration. However, the methodological and reporting quality of published urology LCAs generally requires improvement and standardization. Health-care evaluation and commissioning frameworks that value LCA findings alongside clinical outcomes and cost could accelerate sustainable innovations. Rapid implementation strategies for known environmentally sustainable solutions are also needed.

APPLICATION OF ELECTROLYTIC PLASMA HARDENING FOR IMPROVING THE PROPERTIES OF MACHINE PARTS MADE OF STEEL 45

This study examined the effect of electrolytic plasma hardening (EPH) on the properties of 45-grade steel, which can serve as an alternative to traditional heat treatment methods used before the release of finished products. The results of the experiments showed that the mechanical and operational properties of 45-grade steel significantly improved after the application of EPH. Steel 45, widely used in mechanical engineering and agricultural machinery production due to its strength characteristics and durability, demonstrated a significant increase in performance after treatment. It was observed that the properties of 45- grade steel improved considerably after applying electrolytic plasma hardening methods, with the hardness of the samples increasing by 3.1-3.62 times, and wear resistance improving by 7 times. Moreover, the study highlighted the economic efficiency of the proposed treatment method, showing that the introduction of EPH can lead to a significant reduction in material costs, extended product life, and improved environmental performance by reducing energy consumption and emissions. The use of a non-toxic 20% sodium carbonate solution in EPH contributed to the uniform distribution of electric current in the cell and allowed for achieving optimal cooling rates of the sample.

The impact of democracy on peace in Africa: Empirical evidence

AbstractThe nexus between democracy and peace in Africa is examined by applying data to 42 sub‐Saharan African (SSA) countries between 2008 and 2020. The study used panel regression techniques that include Ordinary Least Squares, the Tobit regression to account for the limited range of the dependent variable, and the System Generalized Method of Moments to account for endogeneity bias. Using seven indicators of democracy, which include electoral democracy, liberal democracy, participatory democracy, deliberative democracy, egalitarian democracy, a total democracy index derived from principal component analysis, and the Polity2 score, and using the global peace index as a proxy for peace, our findings show that all the indicators of democracy, irrespective of the model, have a positive and significant influence on peace in SSA. The result has underscored the importance of advancing democratic practices and values to promote sustainable peace and stability in the region.Related ArticlesAntwi‐Boateng, Osman. 2015. “No Spring in Africa: How Sub‐Saharan Africa Has Avoided the Arab Spring Phenomenon.” Politics & Policy 43(5): 754–84. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12129.Asongu, Simplice A., Cheikh T. Ndour, and Judith C. M. Ngoungou. 2024. “The Effects of Gender Political Inclusion and Democracy on Environmental Performance: Evidence from the Method of Moments by Quantile Regression.” Politics & Policy, 52(1), 118–39. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12576.Ryan, Susannah. 2015. “White Gold and Troubled Waters in Southern Africa: Hydropolitical Policy's Effect on Peace in Lesotho and South Africa.” Politics & Policy 4(2): 239–55. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12114.

Mapping the Environmental Impact Assessment Landscape in the Fashion and Textile Industries: Critical Gaps and Challenges

The environmental impact of the fashion and textile industry (FTI) is measured and communicated through several interrelated methods, tools and platforms. In this paper, scholarly and grey literature have informed the mapping of the sector’s environmental impact assessment (EIA) landscape to identify key gaps and challenges in effectively quantifying and communicating environmental product performance. These preliminary insights informed the design of multiple focus group discussions where the on-the-ground challenges of EIA implementation were discussed with 85 FTI stakeholders, including industry professionals, academics, non-governmental organisations and local government. Key findings highlight the need for further refinement and harmonisation of assessment methodologies and approaches such as Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) to consider a wider range of impact categories to increase the comparability of results. Similarly, the communication asymmetries linked to a profusion of eco-labelling and ranking systems necessitates the development of better tools to communicate the environmental performance for the sector. Furthermore, as all EIA methods require the movement of data between various actors, there is a need for improvement and innovation in data-gathering and management systems to ensure greater quality and reliability.

Sustainable Supply Chain Management for Business Competitiveness: A Systematic Literature Review

The goal of this systematic literature review (SLR) is to present a thorough examination of the connection between corporate competitiveness and sustainable supply chain management (SSCM). Based on 74 publications from reliable sources, including Science Direct, JSTOR, IEEE Xplore, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science, this review combines data to highlight important concepts, conceptual frameworks, and research findings. According to the review, supply chain strategies that incorporate sustainability principles can improve social responsibility, environmental performance, and economic viability—all of which support long-term competitiveness. The analysis reveals that among the key success factors within SSC that are related to social and environmental impacts, operational resilience and continuity, financial performance, technological innovation, technological innovation, differentiation, regulatory compliance and industry standards, customer satisfaction and loyalty, and resource efficiency and cost savings. Transparency and traceability, market and reputation benefits, risk management techniques, and circular economy ideas are some of the best ways that SSC practices boost company competitiveness. However, some of the biggest obstacles to supply chain management (SSCM) that undermine firm competitiveness are high beginning costs, complexity, supply chain interruptions, and market constraints. The review expands on our knowledge of the ways in which SSCM boosts corporate competitiveness. Discussions are held regarding conclusions, suggestions for additional study, and theoretical and practical ramifications.

AUDITORIA DE CONFORMIDADE LEGAL AMBIENTAL: PERSPECTIVAS, DESAFIOS E IMPORTÂNCIA

Environmental legal compliance audits have established themselves as an essential tool in modern environmental management, being increasingly used by companies and organizations that seek to ensure the adequacy of their activities to environmental standards. The audit process involves a systematic assessment of an organization’s processes, products and activities, verifying whether they comply with the legal requirements applicable by current environmental laws, provisions and standards. There are several types of environmental legal compliance auditing. This article seeks to explore in depth the main aspects related to environmental legal compliance audits, addressing their concepts, objectives, application methods, practical challenges and strategic importance in the current context in relation to legal compliance audit processes relevant to the NBR ABNT standard ISO 14.001:2015, Environmental Due Diligence and CONAMA Resolution 306/2002. Despite it is a powerful control tool, environmental legal compliance auditing faces practical challenges, which can compromise its effectiveness if not properly managed. Although the legal assessment of ISO 14001, environmental Due Diligence and the environmental audit of CONAMA Resolution 306 share the common objective of promoting environmental compliance, each has different focuses and is applicable in different contexts. ISO 14001 focuses on continuous and internal management, while environmental Due Diligence is focused on specific transactions and hidden risks. The CONAMA 306 audit offers a broader view of compliance and environmental performance, focusing on large projects and legal inspection. Thus, each approach presents specific advantages and challenges, being complementary in many business situations, especially when it comes to companies that deal with major environmental impacts.

The Link Effect of ESG Score, Stock Price Volatility, and Tax Payment: Doing Well while Doing Good

This study aims to identify how environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance influences stock price volatility, explicitly focusing on the moderating role of tax engagement. ESG performance is measured by an ESG Score calculated from the weighting of three dimensions: environmental, social and governance. Stock price volatility is measured by the degree of price variations over 12 months based on the last 52 weeks’ prices. A sample of Indonesia-listed firms is used, with 770 observations from 2023. The results show that the ESG Score negatively impacts stock price volatility, which is more significant in the social dimension than in the environmental and governance dimensions. In addition, the tax payment variable moderates the relationship and increases the effect of the ESG Score on stock price volatility. These findings suggest that ESG practices and tax transparency are ethical elements and critical components for financial stability, promoting the high-quality development of listed firms. This study is significant for firms, regulators, policymakers and investors. Overall, it underrates the importance of firms adopting ESG activities and engaging in tax management to mitigate risks and maintain viability in the contemporary business environment. This study provides new empirical evidence regarding the factors driving corporate stock price volatility. In addition, it offers pertinent policy recommendations for businesses and governments regarding the significance of ESG investments.

A holistic analysis of environmental impacts and improvement pathways for the Brazilian electric sector based on long-term planning and life cycle assessment

Brazil presents a high share of renewable electricity generation, mainly due to its favorable hydroelectric potential. However, reports estimate that demand will grow substantially in the long term, requiring a significant diversification of the electricity mix. In this context, this paper analyzes how the environmental impacts of electricity generation tend to change over the horizon 2025–2050 in Brazil and identifies improvement opportunities accounting for environmental and economic factors. To do so, the Open Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS) is applied to estimate the composition of the electricity mix in 2050. Then, life cycle assessment (LCA) is used to evaluate the associated environmental impacts across ten categories. Lastly, hybrid weighted ɛ-constraint multi-objective optimization (MOO) is employed to evaluate which sources can be used to minimize climate change and the levelized cost of electricity while ensuring that other categories are reasonably restrained. The results indicate that the environmental performance of the Brazilian electricity matrix tends to deteriorate substantially, both when analyzing overall impacts and impacts per kWh. Moreover, the proposed MOO approach suggests that some sources, mainly hydropower, onshore wind, and centralized PV present an all-around economic/environmental performance and might be favorable for expanding the power system.