GX & Decarbonization Research

Dr. Rachna Thakkar

This study examines the impact of sustainable banking practices (green loans, paperless transactions) and digital innovation (mobile banking, AI support) on customer satisfaction and loyalty in India. A quantitative survey of 100 bank custo…

Jhody Wiraputra, Ridwansyah, Yulia Andriani +1

This study analyzes PT. Pegadaian's contribution to sustainable development, using Second-Party Opinion to identify governance gaps. It shows strong financial performance and social impact, concluding that transparency in fund tracking is c…

Mihail Ciobanu

This paper analyzes Moldova's green economy transition, reviewing recent policies like the 2024-2028 Green and Circular Economy Promotion Program and financial instruments supporting SMEs. It highlights progress in aligning with EU standard…

Musfir bin Mahmas Al-Dosari, S. M. Ismail, Nisar Ahmad Koka

This paper argues that shared language is essential for SDG implementation and positions terminology modernization in Arabic-speaking contexts as development infrastructure. It analyzes linguistic frictions across health, sustainability, en…

Nelson Garcia, R. Vera, G. Félix

This study evaluates sustainable competitiveness in tourism MSMEs in Pedernales, Ecuador using SDG-aligned circular economy indicators. Key findings show strengths in local hiring but weaknesses in renewable energy adoption, certification, …

Kamolakhon Saidrasulova

As Uzbekistan's hotel industry rapidly expands, embedding sustainability and green principles becomes urgent. This paper analyzes current policy mechanisms and proposes an integrated framework including mandatory green certification, green …

Ari Budi Suryawinata, Mariel Tania Darmayani, Listyani Suhargo

This paper critically diagnoses the limitations of the 'coexistence' paradigm in integrating biodiversity into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), proposing a shift to a 'mutualism' framework where conservation and development are mut…

Dr. Mohammed Jahangir Ali

This study examines FinTech's impact on sustainable economic growth in Oman, using mixed methods to assess digital solutions like mobile payments, digital banking, and blockchain. It finds FinTech enhances SME financing and green investment…

Tanmay Gound, Repaul Kanji

This paper evaluates India's mandatory CSR regime as a financing mechanism for disaster risk management. It finds that while effective for post-disaster response, structural biases hinder proactive risk reduction investment. Drawing on inst…

M. C. Madwe

This study examines whether financial leverage mediates the relationship between corporate governance and financial performance in 58 carbon-intensive firms listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (2015–2023). Using GMM, it finds leverage…

Benjamin Wood, Scott Slater, Sharon Friel +3

This paper examines the influence of BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street on corporate governance in health-harming commodity industries. Analysis of voting at 2024 shareholder meetings shows they overwhelmingly opposed social/environmenta…

E. Al-Matari, Nasareldeen Hamed Ahmed Alnor, Mona Elshaabany +4

This study examines how corporate environmental sustainability (CSR) and top management team characteristics impact firm performance in Saudi listed companies, using panel data from 2015-2021. Results show that management composition and ex…

Wujian Zhang, Jinyuan Guo, Jiahui Zhou +3

Using panel data from Chinese A-share listed firms (2014-2024, excluding 2020), this study shows that strong ESG performance positively affects financial performance, with financing constraints and agency costs as partial mediators. The eff…

Précieux Christian Behanzin

This paper critically examines international cooperation for Benin's circular economy transition using qualitative methods. It finds contributions such as mainstreaming circular economy concepts and developing strategic frameworks, but note…

Javier García-Escobar, J. Fernández-Guadaño, Juan Mascareñas

This paper empirically compares the performance of conventional and ESG bonds in the European Union. It examines whether ESG bonds offer different returns or risk profiles, contributing to the literature on sustainable finance instruments.

You‐How Go, Yan-Ling Tan, Thian-Hee Yiew

This bibliometric analysis of 573 palm oil papers (1970-2024) finds most research supports SDGs for No Poverty, Zero Hunger, and Climate Action. It identifies three research streams: production-environment, price-economics, and trade-market…

Darren Sharp, Sophie-Marie Ertelt

This paper explores the role of emotions in participatory backcasting for net-zero urban transitions. It analyzes how feelings influence acceptance of future scenarios and behavioral change, offering insights for more effective transition m…

Yajie Zhang, Guangming Zhang, Jinsong Liang +4

This paper investigates microbial mechanisms regulating greenhouse gas emissions in urban wetlands, considering soil environment and plant diversity. It provides insights into how wetland management could mitigate climate change.

Peng Pan, Jin Shi, Congwei Sun +3

This paper analyzes the synergistic optimization of plastic film mulching and nitrogen management on the Loess Plateau, focusing on the water-soil-greenhouse gas coupling mechanism. It suggests that optimizing agricultural practices can sim…

Sissel Hansen, Synnøve Rivedal, Samson Øpstad +4

This study investigates the effect of drain spacing on subsurface drainage and greenhouse gas fluxes (N2O, CO2, CH4) in a grassland on a Mollic gleysol in western Norway. Results indicate that adjusting drain spacing can significantly impac…