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The economic and environmental productivity of agriculture in the process of development

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Staniszewski J.
Research Papers in Economics and Finance
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2017
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vol. 2
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issue 1
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The paper reviews the economic theories that describe the relationship between agricultural productivity growth and economic development. Historical examples of such relationships are also presented. The review proves that improvements in the productivity of agriculture is a precondition for economic development and its catalyst. The article also describes a negative impact of agriculture industrialization on the environment. The present process of extending the traditionally understood economic sense of productivity to ecological aspects is also explained. Furthermore, the author presents how increase in environmental productivity of agriculture can be a catalyst for development, analogous to the past increases in economical productivity. Calculation of environmental productivity has been presented as a still unsolved problem. A short review of methods and metrics used as so far gives general idea about the future area of compromise in that field.
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THE CONCEPT OF THE RESEARCH INTO STRUCTURAL DETERMINANTS OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL INTENSIFICATION IN EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES

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Staniszewski J.
Roczniki Ekonomiczne Kujawsko-Pomorskiej Szkoły Wyższej w Bydgoszczy
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2018
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issue (11)
175-186
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The aim of the study is to present the issues of research on sustainable intensification of the agriculture, in the specific context of the European Union and to present research procedure for such study. Proposed framework is based on the use of Eurostat data, to conduct efficiency (DEA) and productivity (Malmquist TFP index) analysis, to estimate the sustainable intensification index. Further structural determinants of this process might be assessed by means of panel regression. On the basis of the literature review carried out, the study may be limited to testing the impact of concentration, specialisation and orientation of agricultural production. As control variables, those describing endogenous, exogenous and institutional conditions should be included in the study.
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Eco-Efficiency in Creating the Ecological Safety

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Szyja P.
Central and Eastern European Journal of Management and Economics (CEEJME)
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2015
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issue 3
201-216
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The issue of eco-efficiency is associated with actions aimed at increasing the productivity of raw materials, natural resources and energy savings in production and at the same time offering environmentally friendly products and services. This kind of action is beneficial to businesses and the environment, as well as the society. By reducing the pressure on the environment, caused by production processes, consumption and investment, it is possible to reduce impact of anthropological risks and simultaneously ensuring ecological safety. This article addresses the explanation of the possible connection of eco-efficiency and ecological safety. Considerations include the issue of terminology, as well as key elements of both concepts. The main thesis is: creating solutions for ecoefficiency is associated with ecological safety.
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Compromising Long-Term Sustainability for Short-Term Profit Maximization: Unethical Business Practice

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Doorasamy M., Baldavaloo K.
Foundations of Management
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2016
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vol. 8
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issue 1
79-92
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The current environmental challenges caused by the dependence on nonrenewable energy, increased waste disposal, the toxic emissions created by operational activities, and also the scarce supply of water are so complex and important that it requires immediate attention. Strict environmental legislation, market pressures, and urgent need for sustainability have given businesses no option but to ensure that they do all that is possible to ensure that their business operations are sustainable. This paper addresses the underlying factors that determine the extent to which organizations adopt sustainable business practices and cleaner production techniques and technologies. It had been concluded that ethics is linked to sustainable business practices, because the objectives of both these concepts are to think about doing what’s right for others and the world, including the environment. According to the organizational corporate compliance regulations, a company’s commitment to ethical business and sustainable business practices should be detailed in their policy handbook and communicated to all employees within the company (Sustainability Report 2013/2014).
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Staircase To Sustainable Development

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Doorasamy M.
Foundations of Management
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2015
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vol. 7
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issue 1
53-70
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The aim of this article to provide a theoretical framework on the concepts of Sustainable Development and the process that companies need to follow in order to ensure the future sustainability of business operations. Various secondary sources and previous literature was reviewed to clearly identify why companies are finding it difficult to conduct their business operations in a sustainable manner. Stricter legislation and regulations, increased competition, depletion of natural resources and market pressures have placed organisations under increased pressure to improve environmental performance and achieve eco-efficiency. This paper provides comprehensive overview of how companies can achieve the ‘Triple bottom line’ by committing to continuous improvement and adhering to the regulations stipulated according to the International Standards of Organisations (ISO14001).
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Pojęcie i pomiar ekoefektywności w przedsiębiorstwach przetwórstwa spożywczego

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Zielińska-Chmielewska A.
Przegląd Zachodni
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2020
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issue 4 (377)
177-196
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The issue of eco-efficiency of food processing enterprises is ever-present because of the continuous process of improving the quality standards of raw materials, complying with the procedures in food production, introduction of modern production technology and, above all, due to the large number of actors who are competing for customers in the domestic and foreign food market. In the coming years Polish food processing sector will be facing significant challenges with the inevitable slow and gradual decrease in the cost advantages of raw materials’ prices, as well as ready to eat products. Enterprises, as they constitute the majority in manufacturing business, in the long run will need to determine the efficiency, and hence competitiveness of Polish food processing sector. The aim of the study is to review the domestic and foreign literature od the subject in terms of classification and systematization of the concept of eco-efficiency in food processing sector in Poland. In the theoretical part of the study methods of descriptive, comparative, deductive and synthetic analysis are used. In the practical part of the paper appropriately selected measures adequate for eco-efficiency measurement are presented. The results of the analysis are based on the results of the authors’ own calculations, as well specific findings from business practice both from inland and abroad.
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Computer Applications in Eco-efficiency Assessment in Logistics

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Burchart-Korol D., Czaplicka-Kolarz K.
Management
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2013
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vol. 17
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issue 2
232-244
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Computer Applications in Eco-efficiency Assessment in Logistics The goal of this study is to present computer applications in eco-efficiency assessment in Logistics based on Umberto for Ecoefficiency software. The study defines the major components of eco-efficiency analysis like: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Material Flow Analysis (MFA). According to ISO 14045:2012 eco-efficiency assessment is a quantitative management tool which enables the study of life-cycle environmental impacts of a product system along with its product system value for a stakeholder. Within eco-efficiency assessment, environmental impacts are evaluated using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The eco-efficiency methodology is proposed with using Umberto for Eco-efficiency software. Therefore, this article presents the results of Life Cycle Assessment according to methods used in Umberto software on the case study of valuation of the different logistic possibilities. The results of this study can be used as the first step in performing a full cradle-to-grave eco-efficiency that includes all phases of the logistics system.
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Eco‑efficiency as Part of Sustainable Farm Development

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Baum R., Bieńkowski J.
Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Oeconomica
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2019
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vol. 2
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issue 341
23-42
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W artykule wskazano na możliwości wykorzystania metodologii cyklu życia produktów (ang. Life Cycle Assessment LCA) i rachunku kosztów cyklu życia produktów (ang. Life Cycle Costing LCC) do analizy ekoefektywności w rolnictwie. Przy zastosowaniu metody opisowo analitycznej przedstawiono zagadnienie identyfikacji i oceny kosztów cyklu życia produktów – założenia metodologii określenia kosztów w kategoriach oddziaływań charakteryzujących emisyjność procesów produkcyjnych. Szczegółowo zanalizowano zagadnienie eko-kosztów, które nie są ujęte w tradycyjnych rachunkach przedsiębiorstw. Określenie ekoefektywności systemów produkcji w rolnictwie wpisuje się w koncepcję zrównoważonego rozwoju rolnictwa i stanowi ważny element spełniania przez podmioty w rolnictwie zasad CSR. Artykuł ma charakter koncepcyjny i stanowi punkt wyjścia do dalszych rozważań oraz badań empirycznych.
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This paper shows the possible use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) methodologies in analyzing the eco-efficiency of agriculture. To use the descriptive and analytic method, the problem of product life-cycle costs identification and assessment was presented (assumptions for the methodology of costing in terms of carbon footprint of production processes). A detailed analysis was performed of eco-costs which are not addressed in traditional enterprise accounts. Determining the eco-efficiency of agricultural production systems is consistent with the sustainable agricultural development concept and is a crucial aspect of CSR compliance in the agricultural sector. This is a conceptual paper and a starting point for further discussion and empirical studies.
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