Expanded eco-efficiency assessment of large mining firms

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

Oliveira, R (Author) Other; Ana Maria Cunha Ribeiro dos Santos Ponces Camanho (Author) FEUP; Andreia Zanella (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Journal of Cleaner Production

Vol. 142

Pages: 2364-2373

ISSN: 0959-6526

Publisher: Elsevier

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-5Z8

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.11.030

Abstract (EN): Assessing eco-efficiency of companies is important to ensure the creation of wealth without compromising the needs of future generations. This work aims to extend the eco-efficiency concept by including in the assessment new features related to environmental benefits and environmental burdens. This concept is implemented using an innovative Directional Distance Function model, which searches for improvements in the magnitude of the indicators and in the composition of the resources consumed. This framework can help firms to become more sustainable by replacing non-renewable inputs with "greener" alternatives. We present an empirical application to large mining companies. Different scenarios regarding managerial priorities for adjustments to firms' economic and environmental indicators are explored. The results obtained and their managerial implications are discussed in the context of mining firms activity.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10