Expanded eco-efficiency assessment of large mining firms

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2017

Autores

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

Revista

Título: Journal of Cleaner Production

Vol. 142

Páginas: 2364-2373

ISSN: 0959-6526

Editora: Elsevier

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 25 Citações

Scopus - 29 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: 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.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 10