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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I am thrilled to share the publication of my review paper, "Integrating Green Chemistry Principles into ESG Frameworks for Sustainable Industrial Practices," in Library Progress International, a scopus indexed journal. Scopus: an eye on global research The key highlights of the paper include: •Green Chemistry & ESG Integration: Aligning sustainability principles with ESG frameworks for impactful industrial practices. •Case Studies: Insights into industries reducing carbon footprints and achieving economic sustainability. •Sustainable Agriculture & Energy: Tackling global food demand and transitioning to renewable energy sources. •Technological Advancements: Exploring innovations like green solvents and renewable feedstocks. •Workforce Education: Highlighting the importance of training for sustainable practices. •Global Strategies: Comparing international adoption of green chemistry and offering actionable recommendations. •Climate Action: Frameworks for mitigating climate impacts through collaborative decision-making. Check out the full paper: https://lnkd.in/gMrsQQEx I want to thank my colleague MANVI BANGA for her contribution to the paper.✨️ This achievement was made possible under the guidance of our esteemed faculty members, Prof. Saugata Banerjee , Prof. Sourav Kinra, and Prof. Sumit Ghosh .💫 #Research #GreenChemistry #ESG #Sustainability #MBA #HealthcareManagement #ChandigarhUniversity #Scopus #Libraryprogressinternational

📢 Exciting News from Our SCM-Research Team! We are thrilled to announce the publication of our latest research article, "Examining the Synergy of Green Supply Chain Practices, Circular Economy, and Economic Growth in Mitigating Carbon Emissions: Evidence from EU Countries," in Journal of Environmental Management (JEM). Our sincere gratitude goes to the journal’s editorial team, particularly Executive Editor Prof. David Roubaud, PhD (Montpellier Business School, France), the anonymous associate editor Prof. Mehmet Balcilar, PhD (University of New Haven, USA), and the reviewers for their valuable feedback and insightful guidance. This research reveals the impactful role of integrating green supply chain strategies with circular economy practices to drive environmental sustainability and reduce CO2 emissions. Analyzing data from 13 EU countries over 22 years, we found that green supply chain management (GSCM) practices effectively reduce emissions in the long term while recycling packaging waste offers additional, significant benefits. Our research directly relates to Logistikum’s research initiative SURE – Sustainable and Resilient Interconnected Supply Chains – and its milestones. This publication underscores our commitment to pioneering research in sustainable supply chain management and advancing towards a resilient, low-carbon future! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dwqyACJt Michael Plasch

Exciting update: Our paper, "The Hidden Costs of Scientific Progress: A Call for Holistic and Environmentally Sustainable Approaches to Scientific Research," has now been officially accepted by Business & Society! The commentary by Erik Hermann and me sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of research: its environmental footprint. From energy-intensive data collection and analysis to the carbon costs of global conference travel, we map out the environmental impacts across the entire research lifecycle. Our call to action? A shift toward sustainable practices through methods like life cycle assessment (LCA), systemic support for green infrastructure, and rethinking the "publish or perish" culture that drives inefficiencies. We aim to spark a conversation on balancing the societal and intellectual value of research with its ecological costs. We think that it is time to integrate sustainability into the fabric of scientific progress. We will share more insights soon once the paper is online (probably in a couple of weeks). Thanks a lot to B&S editors Frank de Bakker and Simon Pek for their guidance in the process and for their sympathetic support of our idea!

Environmental Sustainability Achieves Impactful Debut I am honored to announce that the journal *Environmental Sustainability*, published by Springer Nature, has secured an impressive impact factor of 3.0 in its very first evaluation cycle, as reported by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Report 2024. As the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the journal, this achievement holds immense significance for me. The achievement is even more remarkable considering the journal's launch just six years ago in June 2018. Earning an impact factor of 3.0 and classified as Q2 journal within such a short timeframe is a testament to the dedication and collaboration of everyone involved. The idea for the journal emerged in my mind around seven years back, driven by the growing global significance of environmental sustainability. Springer Nature embraced the proposal, recognizing this need, and journal *Environmental Sustainability* was born. Launching a new publication demands significant time, effort, and unwavering commitment. Establishing a strong team and navigating the competitive landscape were significant hurdles we had to overcome. However, with unwavering support from Springer Nature, especially Dr. Mamta Kapila, and the invaluable contributions of our esteemed Editorial Board, the journal has flourished beyond expectations. We've achieved milestones many established journals take decades to reach. My deepest gratitude goes to Dr. Mamta Kapila, Springer Nature, the entire Editorial Team, and all the authors who have been and continue to be part of this remarkable journey. This achievement is particularly poignant as it comes shortly after the passing of my mother. I dedicate this success to her memory. https://lnkd.in/dYM9V9ix

As one of the Guest Editors, I’d like to provide information about this new Special Issue "Planetary boundaries in sustainable production and consumption systems” in the Sustainable Production and Consumption journal.   This special issue is posing the following questions related to Planetary Boundaries for both production and consumption:   What are the features or requirements that production systems must have to implement properly management of PB in practice? Can PB be a driving force for achieving more sustainable production and consumption in emerging markets? What approaches and tools could be used to determine the PB and their optimal management in different applications? How can more sustainable consumption patterns contribute to PB management? How could the PB approach be applied to assess both traditional and emerging technologies and production patterns? How to deal with assessing the PB perspective with limited data availability?   Papers aiming to answer other related questions are also welcome as are theoretical and practical approaches to the application of PB to sustainable production and consumption systems.   If you are interested on this Special Issue, you could find more info in the following link: https://lnkd.in/d76QjKed     For any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me by email (anaarias.calvo@usc.es), or my colleagues Rodrigo Salvador, Diogo A. Lopes Silva and Daniela Pigosso. We will be happy to help! Elsevier #sustainability #planetaryboundaries #sustainableproduction #sustainableconsumption

Exciting news! I've officially earned My Green Lab Certification, a key step toward promoting sustainability in scientific research! This certification has taught me how small, actionable changes in the lab—like optimizing energy use, reducing single-use plastics, and improving waste management—can make a big impact on our planet. I encourage all my fellow students, lab professionals and researchers to explore greener practices in your labs. Together, we can reduce our environmental footprint while advancing science. Check out My Green Lab and join the movement toward a more sustainable future in research! #SustainableScience #MyGreenLab #GreenerResearch

TakeAway messages from the SETAC conference #SETACSEVILLE Around 3,000 scientists, people from industry and politicians met in Seville to discuss environmental issues in depth. The conference showed me that my core topic of life cycle assessment is no longer a marginal issue, but that a very large scientific community has developed. Life cycle assessments are an indispensable tool for quantifying the environmental impact of products, companies and even the world as a whole. Here are my key findings from a life cycle assessment perspective: • Machine learning and decision trees can be powerful tools to better estimate the footprint of chemicals • Prospective methods can be used to estimate scaling effects • Coupling dynamic and prospective LCA can lead to new insights, especially when it comes to long-lasting and energy-consuming products such as e-cars • The #GreenDeal goes hand in hand with several carbon accounting instruments. Greenhouse gas data is needed for all of them. Data synergies between these instruments should be exploited. • Sector-specific rules need to be better standardized to increase comparability. • #LCA can be used to quantify the life cycle damage of global consumption and linked to planetary boundaries 🌎 • There has been great progress in the inclusion of plastic emissions in LCA. However, quantifying the damage in different environmental compartments remains a challenge. In addition, the impact of leaching of additives is difficult to estimate. • ProScale can be used to integrate risk assessment into the LCA. • LCA data should be more regionalized and technology specific, because it is important! • There are new methods for assessing the impact of companies on biodiversity 🐊 🐧 🦈 🐅 that can be used in the financial sector What are your key messages from the SETAC conference?

🌟 EPA Recommends My Green Lab Certification and ACT Ecolabel: Setting the Standard for Sustainable Science 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that both My Green Lab Certification and the ACT Ecolabel Program have been recommended by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for inclusion in the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Program! This recommendation highlights the integrity, transparency, and rigor of our programs and underscores their alignment with international best practices. It’s a monumental step toward advancing sustainability in scientific research. 🧪🌱 EPA’s Recommendations guide federal purchasers in procuring environmentally preferable products and services, supporting key initiatives like Executive Order 14057 and the Federal Sustainability Plan to meet net-zero emissions and sustainability goals. This recognition demonstrates that our programs meet the highest international standards, driving significant progress in reducing the environmental impact of research. “EPA’s recommendation is a powerful validation of our work at My Green Lab,” said James Connelly, CEO of My Green Lab. “This distinction affirms the integrity of our programs and their critical role in reducing the environmental impact of laboratories and laboratory products. With EPA’s support, we are one step closer to making green labs the global standard.” 🔬 Global Momentum for Green Labs My Green Lab Certification: The gold standard for laboratory sustainability, engaging 3,450 labs in 50 countries, reaching over 41,000 scientists, with third-party verification from Impact Laboratories. ACT Ecolabel: Transparent, third-party verified data on the environmental impact of 3,400+ laboratory products from 40 manufacturers, empowering informed, sustainable choices. This recognition from EPA solidifies the growing global momentum toward sustainable practices in science. As demand for environmentally responsible solutions rises, My Green Lab remains dedicated to driving impactful change. 🌍 Together, let’s make green labs the global standard! #Sustainability #GreenLabs #EnvironmentalImpact #ACTEcolabel #MyGreenLabCertification #EPASustainability #NetZero #GlobalLeadership

CleanMat: Advancing Chemistry and Materials Science for a Sustainable Future Liyuan Chai, Yong Sik Ok Since the dawn of industrialization, the environment has been both a beneficiary and a casualty of human progress. The rapid advancement of society has brought remarkable achievements but also pressing challenges such as pollution, waste, and resource scarcity. The crucial importance of environmental stewardship lies in our ability to harness chemistry and materials science to create solutions that restore balance to our ecosystems. With the launch of CleanMat, the premier Wiley open access journal dedicated to environmental innovation through chemistry and materials science, we celebrate the transformative potential of these disciplines in shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future. At the core of CleanMat's mission is a commitment to addressing environmental challenges by advancing our understanding of detection, treatment, upcycling, and recycling processes. By exploring the fundamental and applied science behind waste utilization and pollution mitigation, CleanMat paves the way for innovative technologies that can resolve pressing global issues including air, water, and soil contamination. With a sharp focus on sustainability, this journal aims to be a catalyst for transformative research that defines our present and shapes our environmental legacy. As part of Wiley's Forward Series, CleanMat is poised to revolutionize the dissemination of environmental research by fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas among scientists, engineers, and innovators across the globe. With the unwavering support of the international research community, CleanMat is led by a distinguished editorial board representing diverse regions and expertise, ensuring the journal upholds the highest standards of excellence and inclusivity. A cornerstone of CleanMat's philosophy is its open-access publication model, which guarantees that all articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide. This commitment to accessibility ensures that groundbreaking research reaches a broad audience, inspiring action and collaboration across disciplines. The journal's dedicated editorial team maintains an efficient and transparent peer-review process, with an average turnaround time of approximately 1 month, ensuring timely dissemination of impactful findings. CleanMat welcomes a rich tapestry of contributions, including original research articles, comprehensive reviews, insightful perspectives, and concise communications that reflect the dynamism of this critical field.

Recently, we were invited at a global conference focusing on Environmental Sustainability. Our research aims at use of new biological technologies to treat wastewater. Biological Technologies are a sustainable and economic alternative which can be used to meet the stringent environmental regulations on wastewater effluent discharge. Findings of our research highlight that wastewater treatment using new biological technologies is not only sustainable but more economic as compared to the conventional and traditional technologies which are currently being used.