Environmental Protection Practices Research Articles

The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility Characteristics on Employee Green Behavior: A Moral Emotions Perspective

Shaping green employees is a source of sustainable competitive advantage for enterprises. However, previous studies have lacked consideration of the moral aspects of employee green behavior (EGB), thus ignoring the mechanism of employee moral psychology, especially the important impact of moral emotions on EGB. Based on the affective events theory, we built a moderated mediation model to test how corporate social responsibility characteristics (CSRCs) affect EGB and to explore the role of organizational pride (OP) and the environmental passion climate (EPC) in this process. SPSS25.0 and Mplus8.0 were used to analyze data from 267 valid questionnaires. The results show that CSRCs' positive effect required EGB and OP to play a mediating role in the relationship between them. In addition, EPC had a negative moderating effect on the effect of OP on required EGB. These results expand the theoretical territory of EGB from the perspective of moral emotions. In practice, the results provide a moral motivation for cultivating employees’ ecological literacy and stimulating EGB as well as management strategies for organizational environmental protection practice and green sustainable development.

Assessing the Quality of Ship Crew Members in Sewage Pollution Prevention Practices on Marine Environmental Protection: A Case of Dar Es Salaam – Zanzibar Ropax Vessels

The maritime industry is crucial for global trade, but it also significantly impacts the marine environment, particularly through sewage pollution. This study assesses the quality of ship crew members in sewage pollution prevention practices on marine environmental protection, focusing on ROPAX vessels operating between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. The stud aims to assess the quality of ship’s crew members in training and education, experience and the number of crew in sewage pollution prevention practices. The study collected data from 80 respondents, whereby both questionnaires were used to collect the data. The data were analyzed by using T-test, Chi-square test, Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The study finding revealed that significant deficiencies in awareness and training among crew members regarding MARPOL Annex IV regulations, with many respondents rating their understanding as very low or low. This lack of knowledge, compounded by insufficient formal training programs, hampers the effective implementation of pollution prevention measures. The study recommends a multifaceted approach, including enhanced training, financial support for compliance, and stronger regulatory oversight to improve environmental protection practices. These findings provide crucial insights for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to reduce the environmental impact of the Tanzanian maritime industry and protect marine ecosystem.

The impact of vertical environmental regulation mechanism on greenwashing

China is vigorously implementing carbon reduction actions, but greenwashing is a severe obstacle to the realization of the “dual-carbon goal”. The central environmental protection inspection (CEPI) policy is a typical vertical environmental regulation (VER) system, which directly affects the environmental protection practices of firms and thus may have an impact on greenwashing. This article uses data from China's listed companies from 2012 to 2021 and the generalized difference-in-differences (DID) method to examine the impact of CEPI policy on greenwashing. The main conclusions are: first, the CEPI policy can significantly mitigate greenwashing, and this conclusion still holds after the endogeneity test and parallel trend test. Second, the CEPI policy can mitigate greenwashing by increasing media attention, improving technological innovation ability, and increasing the degree of competition in the industry. Finally, the heterogeneity analysis shows that stronger regulatory intensity mitigates greenwashing and the CEPI policy is effective in reducing the greenwashing of duality firms. Reducing corporate greenwashing is conducive to cleaner production and thus promotes sustainable economic development.

From Tradition to Action: The Potential of Community Empowerment Through Local Wisdom for Sustainable Environmental Protection Practices

Local wisdom is the values, norms, and traditions that are passed down from generation to generation in a community group. This research aims to explore the potential for community empowerment through local wisdom values in the context of protection environmental practices in the community of Lawang Agung Village, South Sumatra, Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative approach with case study analysis techniques. Data collection was carried out by conducting systematic observations and in-depth interviews with participants and supported by documentary data to strengthen the results of research analysis. The informants in this study totalled 8 people consisting of 2 community leaders, 2 traditional leaders, and 4 people who play an active role in various cultural activities in the research locus area and have participated in cultural and environmental communities for more than 5 years. All research data were collected and reduced within the research boundaries so that the research results could be presented in accordance with the research objectives. The research analysis will be interpreted to develop a deeper understanding of the phenomenon under study. The research results show several things including: (1) Lawang Agung Village has a long history of practicing local wisdom and using natural resources wisely. (2) The spirit of gotong royong (mutual cooperation) and community cohesiveness is starting to fade due to the impact of individualism and modernization, shifting collective priorities to achieve personal gain. (3) The potential for empowerment for environmental conservation practices can be optimized with the stages of identifying empowerment potential, planning and organizing, implementing, and disseminating results/experiences. (4) Integration of spiritual values is also an important step in strengthening the transformation of local wisdom values into concrete actions in sustainable environmental conservation practices. The implication of the findings of this research is the exploration of various potentials of local wisdom values to strengthen environmentally wise behavior by integrating them in people's daily lives. This research also contributes to the strengthening of the theory and practice of environmental empowerment that prioritizes the local wisdom of the community.

Study on the motivation of enterprise greenwashing behavior based on the perspective of environmental commitment implementation

With the rapid economic growth, the issue of ecological environmental protection has been widely concerned by the public, and has triggered diversified discussions. As the main participants in social and economic activities, enterprises play a pivotal role in this issue, not only bearing social responsibility, but also playing a decisive role in environmental protection practices. In the context of consciously undertaking social responsibilities and responding to institutional requirements, enterprises often express their firm position and commitment to environmental protection and compliance with laws and regulations through information disclosure. In practice, some enterprises run counter to their environmental protection commitments, choosing to "low investment, high return" as the goal of greenwashing behavior. Taking Hegang as the research object, this paper summarizes the process of implementing environmental commitment as the result of the joint action of two factors: implementation ability and implementation motivation. Then, the paper analyzes the major environmental pollution cases of Hesteel, analyzes the motivation of Hesteel's greenwashing behavior from the perspective of the implementation ability and implementation motivation of environmental commitment, and finally puts forward corresponding suggestions for the shortcomings of the enterprise itself and external regulatory departments in preventing greenwashing behavior, in order to optimize the governance mechanism and improve regulatory efficiency.

A rapid and multi-endpoint ecotoxicological test using Mychonastes afer for efficient screening of metals and herbicides

Microalgal growth-based tests are international standards for ecotoxicity assessment; however, their long exposure times, large sample volumes, and reliance on a single growth-endpoint make them inadequate for rapid toxicity screening. Here, we aimed to develop a rapid and simple ecotoxicological test using the fast-growing green alga Mychonastes afer, with multiple endpoints—growth, lipid content, and photosynthesis. We exposed M. afer to two metals—silver and copper—and two herbicides—atrazine and diuron—for 24 h and identified the most sensitive and reliable endpoints for each toxicant: the maximum electron transport rate (ETRmax) for Ag, Cu and atrazine, and the lipid content for diuron. Lipid content was found to be both a sensitive and reliable biomarker, meeting the effluent limit guidelines in both the Republic of Korea and the USA. The sensitivity of M. afer to Ag and atrazine also closely matched the HC5 values derived from the species sensitivity distribution approach, confirming its reliability for setting regulatory concentrations of these contaminants. Our calculated predicted no-effect concentration (PNEC) values were similar to established European Union PNECs for Ag, Cu, atrazine, and diuron, underlining the utility of these biological endpoints for ecological risk assessment and regulatory decision making. This method required lower sample volume (2 mL vs 100 mL) and exposure time (24 h vs 72–120 h) than conventional green algal tests, and eliminated the need for labour-intensive cell counting, expensive equipment, and chlorophyll fluorescence measurement expertise. Overall, this M. afer test can be a valuable tool for the rapid screening of wastewater for metals and herbicides, contributing to environmental protection and management practices.

Material flow analysis of heavy metals in large-scale cattle farms and ecological risk assessment of cattle manure application to fields

This study bridges the knowledge gap pertaining to the pathways of heavy metal accumulation and migration within the industrial chain of large-scale cattle farms. Two such farms in Shaanxi serve as a basis for our exploration into Zn, Cu, Cr, Pb, As, and Cd dynamics. Employing material flow analysis complemented by predictive models, we evaluate the potential ecological risks of arable soil from heavy metal influx via manure application. Our findings indicate that Zn and Cu predominate the heavy metal export from these operations, composing up to 60.00%–95.67% of their total content. Predictive models based on 2021 data reveal a potential increase in Cd soil concentration by 0.08 mg/kg by 2035, insinuating a reduced safe usage period for cattle manure at less than 50 years. Conversely, projections from 2022 data point towards a gradual Cu rise in soil, reaching risk threshold levels after 126 years. These outcomes inform limitations in cattle manure utilisation strategies, underscoring Cu and Cd content as key barriers. The study underscores the criticality of continuous heavy metal surveillance within farm by products to ensure environmental protection and sustainable agricultural practices.

Environmental field transformation: a theory on local environmental protection changes in China

Understanding social space is a prerequisite for analyzing local environmental protection. A new theorized social space – the environmental field - is proposed to analyze local environmental protection practices in China, as the existing three types (environmental state, community, and network) can miss the main logics, actors, or practices. First, the actors’ positions in the field, where environmental and political-economic capital operate, significantly affects their perceptions, practices, and power relations. Second, the field transforms – in terms of new power relations and orders – if certain actors have accumulated significant temporary successes from the struggles with others after rupturing moments. This theory is illustrated by Latent Transition Analyses of the two species of capital in County T, China, from 2014 to 2019. I then analyze selected actors to examine whether their environmental protection practices echo the LTA results and whether the theory could explain their practices and transformation. This theory can help practitioners understand and evaluate environmental protection in developing countries.

The influence of digital platform on the implementation of corporate social responsibility: from the perspective of environmental science development to explore its potential role in public health.

This paper aims to explore the intersection of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and public health within the context of digital platforms. Specifically, the paper explores the impact of digital platforms on the sustainable development practices of enterprises, seeking to comprehend how these platforms influence the implementation of environmental protection policies, resource management, and social responsibility initiatives. To assess the impact of digital platforms on corporate environmental behavior, we conducted a questionnaire survey targeting employees in private enterprises. This survey aimed to evaluate the relationship between the adoption of digital platforms and the implementation of environmental protection policies and practices. Analysis of the survey responses revealed a significant positive correlation between the use of digital platforms and the environmental protection behavior of enterprises (), Moreover, the presence of innovative environmental protection technologies on these platforms was found to positively influence the enforcement of environmental policies, with a calculated impact ratio of (). An intermediary analysis highlighted that environmental innovation technology plays a mediating role in this process. Additionally, adjustment analysis showed that enterprises of various sizes and industries respond differently to digital platforms, indicating the need for tailored environmental policies. These findings underscore the pivotal role of digital platforms in enhancing CSR efforts and public health by fostering improved environmental practices among corporations. The mediating effect of environmental innovation technologies suggests that digital platforms not only facilitate direct environmental actions but also enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of such initiatives through technological advances. The variability in response by different enterprises points to the importance of customizable strategies in policy formulation. By offering empirical evidence of digital platforms' potential to advance CSR and public health through environmental initiatives, this paper contributes to the ongoing dialogue on sustainable development goals. It provides practical insights for enterprises and policy implications for governments striving to craft more effective environmental policies and strategies.

Сравнительно-правовой анализ экологических прав в Российской Федерации и Китае: актуальные вопросы

The article is devoted to the study of the environmental rights of citizens living on the territory of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. The author focuses his attention on the analysis of domestic legislation on environmental protection and judicial practice of the designated states that are members of the BRICS interstate association. Comparative legal analysis allows us to come to the conclusion that in each state, despite similar environmental rights of citizens, there are key environmental indicators that make it possible to distinguish the category of rights under consideration and identify pressing issues related to their implementation.

Advanced Technologies for Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emission Treatment: An Overview

This paper presents a comprehensive overview of various advanced technologies employed in the treatmentof volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are crucial pollutants in industrial emissions. The study explores different methods, including direct combustion, thermal combustion, catalytic combustion, low-temperature plasma purification, photocatalytic purification, membrane separation, and adsorption methods. Each technology is critically analyzed for its operational principles, efficiency, and applicability under different conditions. Special attention is given to adsorption concentration and catalytic combustion parallel method, highlighting its efficiency in treating low-concentration, high-volume VOC emissions. The paper also delves into the advantages and limitations of each method, providing insights into their effectiveness in various industrial scenarios. The study aims to offer a detailed guide for selecting appropriate VOC treatment technologies, contributing to enhanced environmental protection and sustainable industrial practices.

From Aisles to Ethics: Investigating the Role of Green Advertising in Shaping Consumer Behavior

Green advertising has piqued the attention of scholars as consumers and business organizations have become more concerned about environmental protection and green practices in recent years. However, many customers consider that there is a general lack of confidence and trust in advertising, particularly when it comes to environmental needs. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of green advertising (Green messages, eco-labeling, and environmental claims) on consumer purchase behavior of supermarket shoppers in Akure south local government, Ondo state. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design, while a simple random sampling technique was used to select one hundred and eighty-five (185) respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for the analysis of data collected through the administration of a five-point Likert scale questionnaire. The findings revealed green messages, eco-labeling, and environmental claims have significant effects on consumer purchase behavior. The study concluded that green advertising had a significant effect on consumer purchase behavior. The study recommended that companies should incorporate green messages and obtain recognized eco-label certifications to attract environmentally conscious consumers and gain a competitive edge.

Research on Innovation in Human Resource Management in the Context of a Sustainable Economy

Human resource management (HRM) is encountering fresh challenges and possibilities in the sustainable economy. As the world’s attention on environmental protection and social responsibility grows, businesses are reassessing their human resource management strategies and practices to support sustainable development. The innovative human resource management model helps improve employee satisfaction and loyalty and enhances enterprises’ competitiveness and market adaptability. First, businesses must focus on green recruitment by setting standards that prioritize environmental protection and social responsibility to attract talents that are aligned with sustainable development principles. This method not only enhances the company’s reputation but also fosters the sustainable advancement of society. Second, companies can introduce flexible working arrangements, such as telecommuting and flexible working hours, to meet employees’ needs for environmental protection and work-life balance. Furthermore, the organization should prioritize its workforce’s ongoing education and growth. It entails enhancing employees’ understanding and abilities in environmental protection and sustainable practices through comprehensive training programs and fostering an environment that encourages innovation. It is necessary for enterprises to establish an effective performance management system, incorporate sustainable development goals into employee performance appraisal, and ensure that employees will contribute to the sustainable strategy. Implementing the aforementioned innovative management measures allows enterprises to achieve enhanced economic benefits while positively contributing to the sustainable development of society and the environment.

Analyzing solid waste management practices for the hotel industry

The waste management agenda is significant, and it requires administrative attention, guidance, and public awareness on a priority basis. Effective waste management impacts social, economic, and ecological concerns. The purpose of this research was to survey methods for managing solid waste in the hospitality sector. To reduce their negative effects on the environment, stay in compliance with regulations, and make their guests happier, hotels must have efficient waste management systems. Some important practices involve carrying out waste audits, reducing waste at its source, recycling, composting, and managing hazardous waste properly. To show their dedication to environmental protection and ethical business practices, hotels may optimise their waste management through staff training, stakeholder involvement, and continuous improvement in initiatives. By adopting these practices, we can lessen the amount of trash that ends up in landfills and assist in rendering the hotel business more sustainable. There is significance difference between presence of garden and restaurant on solid waste generation rate. The information presented in this article is crucial for waste management planning and resource allocation in many different types of contexts, including residential, industrial as well as hotels.

Green marketing to promote the natural protected area

Green marketing is a tool used to encourage the promotion of goods or services, which mainly seeks to safeguard the environment from social, political, and economic activities. The objective of this study was to design green marketing strategies to promote nature tourism in the Coto de Caza El Angolo Protected Natural Area [hereinafter ANP CCEA]. A basic study with a non-experimental, descriptive and cross-sectional design with a quantitative approach was chosen. Simple random probability sampling was used, with a sample of 133 potential visitors. The technique used was the survey and the instrument used was a questionnaire with 15 items. The study showed the need to implement green marketing strategies that provide a service familiar with environmental protection, including recycling and reuse practices. Also, offer fair and competitive prices based on the customer's perspective and perceived quality. The green marketplace strategy focuses on reverse logistics and/or circular economy, given that the service provided should not generate damage to the environment during the commercialization process, nor put at risk the preservation of scarce resources. The green promotion strategy focuses on using social networks, thus optimizing the amount of resources used. In addition, villagers should create and market distinctive souvenirs of the area that are created with local resources. It is also recommended to implement social marketing strategies focused on persuading a change in behavior, using digital marketing channels such as electronic wallets and encouraging the host community to diversify and enhance the services offered.

Criminal Legal Protection of the Environment: National Realities and International Standards

Criminal law environmental protection is an important aspect of modern society. The article examines the national system of criminal legal environmental protection in Ukraine and its compliance with international standards. The author discusses the regulations and problems arising in the practice of criminal environmental protection. Given the growing environmental awareness and the need to combat environmental crimes, the article will help to understand the nature, effectiveness, and challenges of criminal legal environmental protection in Ukraine. The purpose of this study is to analyse the criminal legal protection of the environment in Ukraine and abroad and to propose areas for improving criminal legal protection of the environment in Ukraine. The approach utilized in this article relies on both general scientific and specialized scientific research methodologies. This methodology allows us to consider the topic from different aspects, ensuring the validity and integrity of the analysis. crimes against the environment, criminal liability, environment, natural environment, criminal law environmental protection

Declaration of Green Areas, National Parks, Protected Areas and Groves from Environmental Protection Practices in the Context of Urbanism in Islamic Environmental Law

Günümüzde bütün uygar devletler tarafından bir takım kanun, kural ve yaptırımlar bağlamında özen ve titizlikle tahripten korunmak istenen çevrenin insanların istifadesine sunulabilmesini sağlayabilmek için “yeşil kuşak, sit alanı, milli park” uygulamasına tarihte ilk defa Mekke’de rastlanılmaktadır. Hz. İbrahim (a.s.) tarafından haram bölge ilân edilen Mekke’yi kuşatan belirli bir alan, Hz. Peygamber (s.a.s.)’den haramlık ve yasaklığını muhafaza etmiştir. Bu tarihî yasağa, vaktiyle Cahiliye Arapları dahi özenle uymuşlardır. Hz. Peygamber, Mekke'nin yanında Taif’in bazı bölgeleri olmak üzere Medine’nin de dört bir tarafını çevreleyen alanı; haram, dokunulmaz, koruluk ve sit alanı diye tabir edilebilecek anlamda yasak bölge ilan etmiştir. Bu haram bölgelerin ve ormanın ağacını kesmek, kuş ve yabani hayvanlarını avlamak, otunu yolmak gibi yeşilliğine zarar vermek gibi davranışlar yasaklanmıştır. Bu yasakları çiğneyenlerin malzemelerinin müsadere edilmesi gibi bazı maddi yaptırımlar da uygulanmıştır. İlk İslam şehri, kendisinden sonrakileri etkileyerek merkezde cami, etrafı yeşil sit alanı olmak üzere halkalar şeklinde tek merkezli bir yapıdadır. Hz. Peygamber, ortalama ekonomik durum, başkalarına karşı övünme, israf gibi kaygılardan dolayı en fazla iki katlı ev yapımına izin vermiştir. Bunun yanında Yahudilerden kalıp anıtsal değeri olan üç katlı taş evleri de övmüş onları Medine’nin süsü olarak isimlendirmiştir.

Producing green users: environmental protection practice in a platform society

ABSTRACT In a platform society, the realization of the public value of platforms is not only affected by goals constructed based on national interest but also closely related to the rights and interests of platform users. In this context, how a platform mediates between the interests of a country, its users, and its businesses becomes a topic worthy of discussion. Through participatory observation and in-depth interviews, this study reveals that online platforms strategically transfer public values that enjoy national policy support and have a broad popular base into their ecosystems, employing techniques such as bridging different parties, gamification management, and the masking effect to produce green users. The findings reveal the unique logic of contemporary China’s platform-driven environmental protection practices and mainstream value cultivation while also highlighting the conflicts and contradictions inherent in realizing public values. This study provides a valuable perspective for understanding the Chinese platform society in terms of public value realization.

Can the China's environmental tax reform improve the enterprises sustainable environmental protection practice?-from the perspective of ISO14001 certification.

From the perspective of ISO14001 certification, we explored the impact of environmental protection tax on enterprises' long-term environmental practice decisions based on the differential-in-difference model. Our results show that environmental protection tax reform can promote enterprise ISO14001 certification behavior. This positive effect comes from increased enforcement intensity and compliance costs. When the external supervision and governance environment of enterprises is better (i.e., higher degree of marketization and media attention), the shock of environmental tax reform on enterprises' ISO14001 certification behavior is more significant. Heterogeneity analysis found that the promotion of environmental protection fees-to-tax conversion to ISO14001 certification behavior of enterprises is mainly reflected in non-state-owned key enterprises, small-scale enterprises, and high financing constraints enterprises. Economic consequences test shows that environmental tax policy can improve the green innovation of enterprises in the current and subsequent years, but it does not improve the financial performance in the short term. Our study provides supporting evidence to identify whether environmental tax is a long-term mechanism to promote voluntary environmental management by enterprises.

Rencana Strategi Implementasi Laodato Si di Universitas Katolik Darma Cendika

The implementation of Laudato Si' as a commitment to environmental protection and sustainable practices should thrive within the environment of Darma Cendika Catholic University (UKDC). This engagement needs to be systematically organized, starting with a strategic plan. The research aims to formulate recommendations for the implementation strategy of engaging with Laudato Si', considering the available resources and external factors that influence the UKDC environment. The research was conducted using SWOT analysis and QSPM method. The results of the research, through SWOT analysis, recommend eight alternative strategies. Furthermore, through QSPM analysis, these strategies were ranked based on the consideration of weights and Attractive Scores of each Critical Success Factor (CSF). The strategy with the highest total score is considered a priority. The analysis results indicate that the alternative strategy for implementing MBKM Independent Project by students and lecturers has the highest Total Attractive Score (TAS) of 2.79. The second-ranked alternative strategy is the development of a micro-scale PLTS prototype with a TAS value of 2.73.