Environmental Compliance Research Articles

Sustainable entrepreneurship: When does environmental compliance improve corporate performance?

AbstractConcerted effort to reduce ecological damages requires that the role of enterprises should be extended to incorporate environmental issues into their core business objectives. Despite huge developments in sustainable entrepreneurship research, outcomes of sustainable entrepreneurship uptake remain largely unclear. Drawing on data of Chinese firms, and utilizing fixed effects regression, our paper evaluates the conditions under which compliance with environmental regulation may enable or constrain corporate performance. We find that environmental compliance lowers corporate market performance and improves financial performance at the same time. We also find that the decline in market performance is reversed for large and privately owned enterprises, highlighting the role of firm size and ownership in corporate performance. When distinguishing between market‐ and financial performance, our evidence shows that environmental compliance will most likely improve market performance when enterprise carbon intensity level is low and improve financial performance when enterprise carbon intensity level is high. As we have discussed in our paper, these results have several implications from the point of view of managers, firm stakeholders, and policymakers.

Threats to conservation from national security interests.

There is a growing trend of nation states invoking national security and emergency declarations to build state-sponsored infrastructure projects for border defense, energy production, and transportation. Established laws, regulations, and agreements for the protection of nature and cultural heritage within and between countries are becoming secondary to national security, compromising the function of protected areas, such as national parks, wilderness areas, and biosphere reserves that safeguard biodiversity, climate, and human health. We considered cases where decades-long multinational cross-border endangered species recovery programs have been jeopardized by waivers of environmental protection laws to facilitate rapid construction of border barriers that impede the movement and migration of animals, such as at the US-Mexico and Poland-Belarus borders. Renewable energy megaprojects, such as the Pinacate solar plant in Mexico, coupled with power transmission lines and road networks likewise cast a large footprint on the land and are being carried out with minimal to no environmental compliance under the guise of national security. National sovereignty likewise has been used as justification for bypassing laws to proceed with similar projects, such as Mexico's Dos Bocas refinery and Poland's Vistula Spit canal. Emphasis on security is also apparent in increasing military expenditure by the world's largest economies, which has created a mismatch with improvement in environmental policy stringency. Decisions to prioritize security can undermine democratic principles and environmental review protocols, trivialize humanity's dependence on functioning ecosystems, and contradict the United Nation's resolution on the human right to a healthy environment. Framing infrastructure projects as matters of national security also foments civil and political unrest by the labeling and casting of dissenters, including conservation scientists and environmental defenders, as antinational. World leaders must refrain from misusing extraordinary powers, adhere to laws and international agreements, and consult experts and local people before taking unilateral action on projects that affect ecological and human communities.

SAFETY CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR ETHYLENE PRODUCTION

Ethylene production is a cornerstone of the petrochemical industry, with a global demand that continues to rise. Ensuring efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible ethylene production processes is paramount. Ethylene production control systems, encompassing a range of technologies and strategies, play a pivotal role in achieving these objectives. This abstract provides a concise overview of key aspects of ethylene production control systems, their challenges, and their critical importance. Ethylene production control systems serve as the backbone of modern ethylene plants, orchestrating complex operations to meet production targets while maintaining product quality. These systems integrate advanced technologies such as distributed control systems (DCS), safety instrumented systems (SIS), and process optimization tools to manage variables like temperature, pressure, flow rates, and feedstock composition. Efficiency and yield optimization are central objectives in ethylene production control. Control strategies are designed to maximize product output while minimizing energy consumption and raw material wastage. Additionally, safety control systems are a crucial component, mitigating risks associated with the highly flammable nature of ethylene and ensuring the well-being of personnel and environmental protection. Challenges in ethylene production control systems include managing the variability in feedstock quality, adapting to changing market demands, and adhering to stringent environmental regulations. As feedstock composition can fluctuate, control systems must continually adjust to maintain product quality and consistency. The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought new dimensions to ethylene production control. AI-driven predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and process optimization are being explored to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime. In summary, ethylene production control systems are pivotal in sustaining the global supply of ethylene, a vital chemical compound. Their roles extend beyond production to safety and environmental compliance, making them indispensable components in the petrochemical industry's pursuit of efficiency and sustainability. To meet growing demands and address evolving challenges, the integration of advanced technologies, such as AI, holds promise for the future of ethylene production control systems. A strong safety culture is the backbone of safety control in ethylene production. This involves fostering a work environment where safety is paramount, and all personnel are equipped with the knowledge, awareness, and commitment to safety objectives. Clear communication and continuous training ensure that safety becomes an integral part of the organizational DNA. These systems represent a synergy of hardware, software, and operational protocols meticulously designed to monitor, detect, and respond to anomalous conditions, with a primary objective of averting incidents that could culminate in equipment damage, environmental harm, or harm to personnel. Keywords: Ethylene Production, Control Systems, Petrochemical Industry, Efficiency, Safety, Environmental Responsibility.

License to pollute? A longitudinal analysis of environmental performance, compliance, and enforcement in 232 licensed projects in Brazil

Environmental legislation in most countries mandates a wide range of development projects to obtain environmental licenses prior to construction and operation, thus hoping to prevent and control adverse impacts. Authorities almost always decide to grant such licenses but conditioned to the implementation of mitigation and compensation programs. The effectiveness of such programs has long been a matter of controversy due to the weak accountability of licensed projects’ environmental performance. Aware of this knowledge gap, this article set out to: (1) evaluate the norms and procedures of post-approval control in Minas Gerais, a large Brazilian jurisdiction that requires frequent evaluations of environmental performance; and; (2) evaluate post-approval environmental performance and enforcement in a sample of 232 licensed projects. The evaluation of norms and procedures was based on best practice criteria drawn from the literature. The content of hundreds of documents (e.g., performance evaluations, sanctions, license conditions) associated with the 232 projects was coded and organized in spreadsheets, thus allowing for statistical analysis. Findings suggest that the post-approval legal requirements of Minas Gerais are similar and at times stronger than those commonly found in international jurisdictions. However, the content analysis of post-approval records revealed numerous implementation problems. Most projects (74%) reported poor performance issues and almost 90% of the projects received administrative sanctions (e.g., fines) due to legal violations. The state authority lacks clear post-approval decision-making criteria and reacts late to performance problems. Findings suggest that impact assessment and licensing in Minas Gerais are unable to prevent environmental pollution. The study discusses its implications and likely solutions.

Evaluating the roles of energy innovation, fossil fuel costs and environmental compliance towards energy transition in advanced industrial economies

Given the dire state of climate change, investigating key elements that impact the energy transition process and help monitor progress in greenhouse gas emissions to achieve environmental sustainability is of critical importance. The current study explores the association between energy transition, compliance with environmental agreements, fossil fuels costs, environmental technologies, economic growth, and environmental degradation in G20 economies from 1995 to 2019. Our findings from extensive econometric analysis reveal that economic growth, environmental innovation, renewable energy, and environmental compliance facilitate while fossil fuels and environmental degradation hinder the energy transition process. Our findings conclude that developed countries must focus on alternate energy resources to overcome environmental challenges and subsidize renewable energy and environmental technologies to replace fossil fuels with green energy resources methodologically. Further, policy measures have been discussed in detail in the study.

Environmental Responsibilities of Local Governments as PI Holders in Upstream Oil and Gas Operations

Allocating participating interest (“PI”) is crucial for managing upstream oil and gas operations as it determines the rights and obligations of contractors, including their responsibility to ensure health, safety, and environmental awareness under the regulatory framework, production sharing contract (“PSC”) or operations agreement (“OA”). This paper examines the role of local governments as 10% PI holders towards promoting environmental compliance and ensuring sustainable oil and gas development. The research adopts a juridical-normative approach by reviewing secondary data sources and academic literatures in order to identify specific forms of environmental responsibility available to local governments as 10% PI holders under the progressive law doctrine, relevant regulations within the context of upstream operations and provide recommendations to improve their effectiveness in fulfilling their environmental obligations. The findings contribute to the sustainable management of the sector by providing valuable regulatory insights into the environmental responsibility of local governments as 10% PI holders.

Exploring chlorination as a removal process for antiretroviral drugs (Nevirapine and Efavirenz) from water: Effect of operational parameters, kinetics, and trihalomethane formation

This study investigates the removal of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), Nevirapine (NVP) and Efavirenz (EFV), from drinking water through chlorination, focusing on the influence of pH, temperature, chlorine concentration, and ARV initial concentration on the degradation kinetics and trihalomethane (THM) formation. At 25 °C and an initial concentration of 100 μg/L, the degradation trends for both ARVs were examined across varying pH levels. EFV exhibited greater pH sensitivity, with removal increasing from 37 % at pH 5.5 to 68 % at pH 8, while NVP removal increased only from 40 % at pH 5.5 to 48 % at pH 8. Temperature also played an essential role, as the removal of both ARVs increased with rising temperature, indicating an endothermic reaction. Higher chlorine concentrations resulted in increased removal, >90 % at 5 mg/L for both ARVs. Kinetic analysis revealed second-order behaviour, with higher rate constants observed at pH 5.5–7 for NVP and pH 7–8 for EFV. The intrinsic chlorination rate constants for both ARVs were estimated. The calculated half-lives indicated slow removal. The study also assessed contact time for NVP and EFV in a plug-flow reactor (PFR) and continuous stirred tank reactor model (CSTR). Also considering hydraulic residence time (HRT) rather than reaction time to assess the average amount of time that the ARVs spent in the selected reactors. The HRT for a CSTR was lower than the PFR, and the estimated HRT for a CSTR was a feasible value. The minimum HRT came out to 1.56 h (pH 7.5 and a temperature of 25 °C) for NVP and 1.07 h (pH 7 and a temperature of 25 °C) for EFV. Finally, THM formation was observed, with chloroform, dibromochloromethane and bromoform detected. Among the three THMs, the most significant change occurred between 4 and 6 h, with chloroform levels increasing from 31.59 μg/L to 63.49 μg/L. This study underscores the influence of operational parameters on ARV removal via chlorination. Highlighting pH sensitivity, temperature control, precise chlorine dosage, and environmental concerns such as trihalomethane formation ensures effective disinfection while minimizing negative impacts on both water quality and the environment. Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach to ARV removal in water treatment processes is a proactive measure that integrates considerations of environmental impact, public health, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability into the design and operation of water treatment facilities.

How do energy-saving policies improve environmental quality: Evidence from China’s Top 10,000 energy-consuming enterprises program

Treating China’s Top 10,000 Energy-Consuming Enterprises Program (T10000P) as a quasi-natural experiment, this is the first study to investigate the synergistic effects of the representative energy-saving policy on environmental quality at the micro-level. We create a panel data set by matching China’s Environmental Statistics Database, Industrial Enterprise Database, and State Intellectual Property Office Database, and employ the difference-in-differences model to identify the policy’s environmental effects and their mechanisms. The results show that the T10000P can effectively lower chemical oxygen demand (COD) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions, which still hold after a series of robustness checks, indicating that the policy has a significant synergistic effect on environmental quality improvement. Furthermore, compared with small polluters, the T10000P has a higher pollutant emission inhibition effect on large polluters. Such a positive environmental impact is confirmed for energy-intensive, large, rather than non-energy-intensive and small enterprises, showing heterogeneous effects across different enterprises. We also find that promoting green technology innovation and environmental compliance are the important channels through which the policy improves environmental quality. Therefore, the energy-saving policy can improve environmental quality by setting constrained targets on energy consumption, especially in developing countries.

Millennial Generation Environmental Law Compliance Analysis Through Clean Beach Activities

Legal Awareness is essential to a well-functioning society, and everyone should contribute toincreasing awareness in their communities. The aim of this research is to analyze the millennialgeneration's compliance with environmental laws through activities such as beach cleaning andecology. We obtained several edits from various existing literature publications and thenpartnered on a fundamental approach, which, among other things, involved coding the data,analyzing it to evaluate it, and interpreting it to obtain answers as findings that support thisresearch. Of course in a technological approach, the strategy is to seek understanding from largeamounts of data to produce findings. So analytical tools or theories are needed to explain theabove problems, one of which is used in this research is Emile Durkheim's theory regarding aculture, so that you can also see the institutions and norms that exist in that culture. Based onthe data we have studied and the results we have discussed, we can perfect the environmentallegal analysis of the MEA generation which has raised several important points, includinginsurance compliance, the desire to guarantee a healthy environment, other proposalssupported by financial awareness. Those who understand the law of ordinary will have socialconsciousness and are also supported by spiritual consciousness. The conclusions from theresults of this research help develop similar research in the future, of course in the context ofenvironmental studies. The novelty of this research is a culture-based environment.

Environmental strategy for sustainable development: Role of digital transformation in China's natural resource exploitation

In light of the rapid evolution of the electrical and electronic industry, coupled with the surge of digitalization and global energy transitions, the imperative for sustainability within various sectors has been accentuated. Rare Earth (RE) metals, pivotal in diverse primary sectors including engine production, aviation, and shipbuilding, are embedded with sustainability challenges such as waste generation and pollution despite their criticality. This research scrutinizes the influence of environmental strategy on the sustainable development of firms within the rare-earth metal sector, with a spotlight on China's substantial sector. Employing hierarchical regression and component-based structural modeling to navigate through causal complexities, the study explores the interplay between digital transformation and environmental sustainability, and their collective impact on sustainable development. Findings unveil a symbiotic relationship between digital transformation and environmental strategy in steering the sustainable development of firms within China's Rare Earth Metals (REMs) sector. The empirical data underscores the pivotal role of Environmental Strategy (ES) in bridging Digital Transformation (DT) and Sustainable Development (SD). The study advocates for a lucid and succinct environmental strategy, encapsulating a firm's dedication to environmental sustainability, encompassing pivotal facets such as environmental compliance, pollution mitigation, and resource conservation. Furthermore, the ES should prioritize measurable environmental targets, embedding specific objectives to mitigate environmental impacts, including the reduction of energy usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and water consumption.

The association between workplace physical environment and nurses’ safety compliance: A serial mediation of psychological and behavioral factors

AimThis study describes Jordanian intensive care unit nurses' satisfaction with their physical environment and investigates the association between workplace physical environment and nurses' safety compliance. Additionally, the study offers serial mediation analyses of psychological and behavioral factors between satisfaction with the workplace physical environment and nurses’ safety compliance. IntroductionCompliance with safety measures is a vital indicator of safety performance, as less compliance directly reflects undesirable safety outcomes among nurses, like occupational accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Social cognitive theory and the safety triad model contribute to understanding safety compliance behaviors to safety procedures. Thus, enhancing safety compliance in healthcare organizations remains a challenge and concern. MethodsA quantitative research method was used based on cross-sectional and descriptive data from eight governmental hospitals in Jordan. The population included all intensive care unit nurses in the Ministry of Health's hospitals (n = 1104). A cluster sampling technique selected 285 nurses to participate. Empirical results were obtained through structural equation modeling (i.e., Smart PLS-SEM), which has become popular in this kind of research. ResultsThe mean of Jordanian ICU nurses' satisfaction with the workplace physical environment was 3.36, which is moderate. Although the Smart PLS findings did not support the direct association between the workplace physical environment and nurses' safety compliance, serial mediation of safety participation in the workplace physical environment and nurses’ safety compliance and perceived safety management commitment confirm the indirect association in the study model. ConclusionThis study fills a gap in available safety and nursing literature, especially when considering the scarce studies that investigated the physical elements in the workplace and both safety compliance and safety participation. The findings are valuable for academicians, health providers, and policymakers and may trigger creative ideas and interventional solutions to improve nurses’ safety compliance in healthcare organizations.

A blockchain-based approach to the challenges of EU’s environmental policy compliance in aquaculture: From traceability to fraud prevention

In light of the current global scenario, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations for the aquaculture supply chain are more demanding than ever. The latest EU strategies for aquaculture aim to ensure its economic, environmental, and social long-term sustainability through green, technological, and social transformations. This objective is as ambitious as it is complex, involving not only the enhancement of key sustainability aspects but also the assurance of transparency, trust, and security standards across the entire supply chain. In this context, the present paper proposes a novel blockchain framework, along with the strategic implementation of smart contracts, specifically designed to effectively address the prevalent environmental challenges within the aquaculture supply chain.

Green Procurement Nexus Performance of Manufacturing Firms: Empirical Reflections

Purpose: This literature-based study assessed green procurement practices as a strategic tool for protecting the environment in favour of the performance of manufacturing firms.
 Design/Methodology/Approach: A systematic qualitative scrutiny aided by nomothetic content analysis from the published papers centred on green procurement as a global strategic approach to protecting the environment was employed.
 Findings: Green procurement practices are documented as useful for the performance of firms. Moreover, little has been pronounced on relevant practices in Tanzania. Manufacturing firms are charged for environmental compliance and hence call for a related conceptual study.
 Research Limitation/Implication: The study limited itself to the literature alone out of no cause-effect relationship testing of green procurement practices against performance hence calling for the quantitative study guided by hypothesis testing. 
 Practical Implications: The practical implications of the green procurement nexus on the performance of manufacturing firms are significant and can influence various aspects of a company's operations, sustainability efforts, and overall success.
 Social Implications: The study contributes to the Environmental Social Governance (ESG) agenda by highlighting the green procurement practices to be taken on board for the social wellbeing of the delivery of materials to manufacturing firms in consistency with the governance mechanisms.
 Originality/Value: Suggestion: The novelty of the study on the green procurement nexus and manufacturing firm performance lies in its empirical, multidimensional, and forward-looking approach to understanding how sustainable procurement practices can impact various facets of a manufacturing firm's operations and long-term sustainability. It contributes to the growing body of knowledge on the intersection of sustainability and business performance.

Company commitments and practices on nutrition and environmental sustainability in Belgium

Abstract Introduction INFORMAS developed a Business Impact Assessment for benchmarking and monitoring company commitments and practices on nutrition and environmental sustainability (BIA-Obesity & BIA-Sustainability). The aim of this study is to assess the transparency, comprehensiveness and specificity of company commitments in Belgium, as well as their related practices. Methods We selected 38 companies across supermarkets, quick service restaurants, catering companies, and packaged food, infant formula and non-alcoholic beverage companies, according to market share data in Belgium. For BIA-sustainability, company commitments were assessed for a series of indicators in 10 domains (corporate sustainability strategy, packaging, emission, energy use, water and discharge, biodiversity, food waste, environmental compliance, animal-based products and sustainable products). For BIA-Obesity, company commitments were assessed for a range of indicators across 6 domains (corporate nutrition strategy, product reformulation, product labeling, product and brand promotion, product accessibility and relationships with other organizations). Performance metrics to evaluate the size of efforts undertaken by food companies to improve their practices, alongside their commitments are under development. Results There is a wide variation in scores for transparency, comprehensiveness and specificity of commitments related to environmental sustainability across companies within sectors. Most companies have some overarching commitments for reducing environmental impacts but increasing sustainable or plant-based products within portfolios were hardly addressed in the commitments. In general, scores for BIA-Obesity are lower than those for BIA-Sustainability in Belgium. Conclusions During the workshop detailed results of these assessments in Belgium will be presented, as well as linkages between BIA-Obesity and BIA-Sustainability and commitments in relation to practices.

3.A. Workshop: Accountability of the European food industry to improve food systems for public and planetary health

Abstract Currently, unhealthy food environments are a major influence on food and beverage choices and nutritional status throughout Europe. Improving population diets for both public health and environmental sustainability requires a comprehensive response from multiple stakeholders, including governments, private sector organisations, non-government organisations, and consumers. Amongst these groups, companies across the food industry have been highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations as having an important role in addressing obesity and chronic diseases (NCDs) as well as unsustainable food systems. The need for broad-based action has led to an increased focus on increasing the accountability of several sectors in the food industry for taking action to address the problem, including through rigorous monitoring and benchmarking of their commitments and performance against independent targets. The INFORMAS (International Network for Food and Obesity/NCDs Research, Monitoring and Action Support) developed the Business Impact Assessment on population nutrition and obesity (BIA-Obesity) and the Business Impact Assessment on sustainability (BIA-Sustainability) to assess the commitments and practices of several food industry sectors (packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages, quick service restaurants, supermarkets, caterers) in relation to both obesity prevention and sustainable food systems. The tools consist of a range of indicators across 6 action areas for BIA-Obesity (corporate nutrition strategy, product reformulation, product labeling, product and brand promotion, product accessibility and relationships with other organizations) and 11 action areas for BIA-Sustainability (packaging, energy use, emissions, water and discharge, biodiversity, climate change adaptation, food loss and waste, environmental compliance, relationships with other organisations, corporate sustainability strategy and reducing ruminant-based products). In addition, methods have been developed to assess the corporate political activities as well as the market structure and dynamics of several food industries. Corporate political activities of the food industry across sectors are generally assessed using a range of publicly available data sourced from the industry itself, governments, the media and other sources. The workshop will discuss the latest findings on the commitments, practices, market structure and dynamics and corporate political activities of the food industry in relation to both obesity prevention and sustainable food systems across food industry sectors in Europe, as well as the next steps, both in terms of innovations in methodologies, different target sectors as well as in terms of using the results for better holding to account these actors in order to address obesity as well as unsustainable food systems in Europe. Key messages • Monitoring and benchmarking the commitments and practices of the food industry across sectors is key to increase accountability for action. • Substantial changes to the structural and regulatory conditions of corporate food systems are needed to improve population and planetary health.

Administrative practices for improved environmental compliance of manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa

The main constraints on SME growth in developing countries are regulations and legislation. Poor administration of environmental regulatory compliance is shown by the high number of SMEs in the manufacturing sector closing down annually in developing economies. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of administrative practices on environmental compliance by manufacturing SMEs in a developing country. This study adopted a quantitative research approach. A sample size of 215 administrative personnel and managers from manufacturing SMEs operating within Msunduzi Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, was selected. Managers and administrative personnel were selected to eliminate biased answers that favor organizations and because both may have had an opportunity to enforce administrative practices that adhere to environmental regulations. The sample size was selected using a probability sampling method. The study shows that respondents agree that environmental compliance is a mandatory practice for SMEs in the manufacturing sector. Although results show that SMEs are complying with environmental regulations, they still face challenges. The study further demonstrates a disregard for the organization and storage of assessment reports by administrative personnel working in manufacturing SMEs.

Moderating ESG compliance between industry 4.0 and green practices with green servitization: Examining its impact on green supply chain performance

Servitization and Industry 4.0 are the two most significant issues in a recent study on manufacturing strategy changes for economic and sustainable growth. Questions were raised on how Industry 4.0 and green practices improve green supply chain performance with the mediation role of green servitization? Green servitization now addresses product service systems and environmental impacts. This study is crucial because environmental unpredictability is causing the supply chain to migrate toward green and digital supply chains, which reduce environmental impact and increase efficiency. The institutional and resource-based view theory-based research model checks the moderation of Environmental, social and government (ESG) compliance and the mediation role of green servitization for environmental advantages. It helps to develop a research model. Structural equation modeling applies to check the model and hypotheses' significance. The unique research model with the three hypotheses is validated with less than two-tailed 0.001 significance, showing that Industry 4.0 and green practices positively affect green servitization and green supply chain (GSC) performance while moderating ESG compliance. This research also reveals that green servitization mediates and ESG compliance moderates the association between Industry 4.0, green practices, and GSC performance. Based on our unique results, managers should adopt green servitization to boost GSC performance.

Evolution of China's NOx emission control strategy during 2005∼2020 over coal-fired power plants: A satellite-based assessment

Since especially the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011–2015), China has made great efforts to reverse the increasing trend of NOx emissions through end-of-pipe measures. With the Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) level 2 swath product of tropospheric NO2, this study explores the temporal-spatial patterns of NOx concentrations over China's coal-fired power plants from 2005 to 2020 and investigates the evolution of its control strategy. The nationwide deployment of flue-gas denitration facilities was a critical measure to mitigate NOx emissions from coal-fired power plants, while this study externally assesses the implementation gap of their operation. Our results illustrate that, besides the impacts of economic cycles, China's control strategy experienced a dramatic transformation from an ad hoc campaign style for meeting short-term temporary targets to more sustainable, technology- and governance-centered institutional arrangements for ensuring long-term fundamental solutions. Furthermore, the satellite-based assessment may provide not only ex post evaluation, but also in-time and independent data for more effective and efficient environmental compliance monitoring.

IMPLEMENTASI APLIKASI PENGENALAN SOP PENGOLAHAN LIMBAH INDUSTRI PT X BERBASIS ANDROID

The management and proper handling of industrial waste are crucial for environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. This project presents the development and implementation of an Android-based application designed to recognize and facilitate the adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the industrial waste processing operations of PT X. The application employs advanced image recognition and processing techniques to identify and validate SOPs associated with different waste processing tasks, ensuring that employees follow the prescribed guidelines accurately. By providing real-time guidance and verification, the application aims to enhance operational efficiency, reduce errors, and promote responsible waste management practices. This paper outlines the key features, technical aspects, and benefits of the application, underscoring its potential to contribute to a more sustainable and compliant industrial waste processing environment at PT X.

The role of environmental performance to strengthen firm values to financial performance

Firm value is very closely related to financial performance, which reflects management's achievements in generating profits. For investors, financial performance is an important aspect in determining investment. In addition to financial results, a company's environmental compliance is also important information to attract and influence investors' perceptions, which can add value to the company. Tobin's Q is used to measure the value of the corporate. ROA and ROE measure financial performance, while environmental performance is measured by PROPER. The study results show that ROE positively affects firm value, while ROA has no effect. Environmental performance can strengthen the impact of ROA on firm value, while the relationship between ROE and firm value cannot be strengthened. However, at an alpha level of 0.1, financial results can increase the impact of ROE on firm value.