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ESG Performance in the Maritime Sector: Analysing the Case of European Ports

Vadym Derkach Jurgita Paužuolienė

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v46i2.2725

Pub. online: 4 Jul 2025 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 46, Issue 2 (2025), pp. 19–30

Abstract

The integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in the maritime sector has become an essential component in enhancing sustainable development and operational transparency. This article explores the growing importance of ESG frameworks in the maritime industry, focusing on the practical applications and comparative assessment of ESG performance among four major European ports: the Port of Rotterdam, the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the Port of Klaipėda, and A. P. Moller-Maersk. The paper investigates ESG maturity through a set of defined indicators, such as emissions, renewable energy use, green investment, social performance and governance transparency, offering a critical evaluation of their implementation across different port management

models. The findings highlight significant variability in ESG integration, with Rotterdam and Maersk leading in environmental and governance indicators, while Antwerp-Bruges and Klaipėda are still developing their ESG reporting practices. The study underscores the importance of standardised ESG frameworks, transparent reporting, and digital innovation for advancing sustainability in the maritime sector.

Integrating Lean Management into PPP Projects: a Pathway to Sustainable Infrastructure Recovery in Post-Conflict Ukraine

Halyna Mishenina Yevhen Mishenin

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v45i1.2706

Pub. online: 18 Mar 2025 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 45, Issue 1 (2025), pp. 71–85

Abstract

This article examines how Lean principles can be integrated into public-private partnership (PPP) projects to promote effective reconstruction and sustainable infrastructure development in postwar Ukraine. Driven by the urgent need to rebuild, Ukraine faces the challenge of not only rehabilitating its infrastructure assets, but also ensuring compliance with European Union standards and global sustainable development goals. The study explores the theoretical underpinnings of Lean manufacturing and its applicability to infrastructure PPP projects. A mixed method approach, including document and literature review, case studies, expert opinion and SWOT analysis, was used to identify opportunities for improving project implementation and resource allocation. The results show that the Lean concept can save costs, promote multi-stakeholder collaboration, and optimise procedures at each stage of the PPP infrastructure project lifecycle. Overcoming regulatory hurdles, attracting private investment and reducing political and economic uncertainty, are necessary ingredients for the successful implementation of Lean-based infrastructure PPP projects.

Pro-Environmental Behaviour and Sustainable Development: Evidence from a Survey of Lithuanian and Ukrainian Students

Samanta Simonavičė Vira Shevchuk Oresta Bordun

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v44i3.2636

Pub. online: 25 Oct 2024 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 44, Issue 3 (2024), pp. 37–48

Abstract

This research aims to analyse and compare students’ attitudes to environmental care in Lithuania and Ukraine using the New Ecological

Paradigm (NEP) scale. The study also explores gender differences in environmental attitudes among students, and evaluates

these attitudes using the Index of Environmental Care Attitudes. The findings reveal similarities and differences between Lithuanian

and Ukrainian students, with Lithuanian students demonstrating higher ecological knowledge and a more environmentally conscious

world-view. However, Ukrainian students show positive trends in engagement with environmental education. Gender-based disparities

indicate that female students consistently exhibit stronger environmentally conscious behaviour. The study highlights the potential for

Ukrainian universities to enhance sustainability initiatives and capitalise on the growing environmental consciousness among students.

Overall, the research paves the way for targeted interventions and improvements in fostering sustainable practices in university settings.

The Identification of Problems in Creating Sustainable Organisations in Ghana

Dennis Amofa-Appiah

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v44i3.2633

Pub. online: 25 Oct 2024 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 44, Issue 3 (2024), pp. 5–16

Abstract

Organisations have been implementing strategies in their business to enhance the continuity of their operations. The emerging issues

related to environmental and social problems have made organisations implement sustainability strategies in their business activities.

The purpose of the study is to identify the problems in building sustainable organisations, and to make recommendations that will

improve sustainable organisations. The article consists of three main parts. The first is the theoretical part, which analyses the challenges

relating to sustainability implementations. The second involves the research methodology, which combined both quantitative

and qualitative methods in the study. The third part of the research focuses on empirical analysis and evaluation. The findings reveal

problems relating to an organisation’s inability to reward and motivate employees’ work or activities done, a lack of local funding

associated with environmentally friendly materials, and a lack of economic development sustainability policies. The research concludes

with recommendations for the effective building of a sustainable organisation.

DARNUMAS IR JO TEIKIAMA NAUDA ORGANIZACIJOMS

Ligita Šimanskienė Arnoldas Petrulis

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v12i1.698

Pub. online: 4 Aug 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 12, Issue 1 (2014), pp. 221–229

Abstract

There is the one of the biggest problem in the world- not sustainable development of countries, regions. The governments of different countries were trying to solve economical differences between some countries and regions only using economic measures in last century. It should be noted that economic development orientations and concepts cannot satisfy the humanity’s needs and they have only a limited application spectrum in environmental protection studies. The situation supposes the necessity to propose new approaches and to define the essence of economic theory, its potential role and tasks, in solving issues related to critical human existence and civilization survival in the future. Sustainable development is based on three dimensions: economic development, social development, and environmental protection. But still there are big scientific problem – how to change mentality of people through the world? How to find measures that would be understandable for everybody? How to change people thinking to use less? How to explain for managers of organizations, that to be sustainable – to be successful? These and other questions were analyzed in this article. The aim of this paper is to describe benefit of sustainable development in organizations. Object of research – sustainable organizations. The tasks of the article: to analyze the concepts of sustainable development in organizational level; to analyze concept of sustainable organization and to show benefit for organizations to sustainable. Used methods are- the analysis of scientific articles, comparison, and observation.

SEMANTICS OF LEXICAL UNITS AND ETHICAL VALUES’ NURTURING IN LEARNERS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Diana Liepa Inta Ratniece Margarita Kaltigina

https://doi.org/10.15181/rh.v0i16.1022

Pub. online: 4 Aug 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Res Humanitariae Volume 16 (2014), pp. 213–234

Abstract

The aim of the authors is to distinguish the ethical values’ promotion opportunities in foreign language acquisition process at primary school by use of the synergy of the teacher trainers and the emerging teachers.The article focuses on the semantic lexical units reflecting ethical values in foreign language text-books and innovative practices introduced with the aim to establish their input into development of learners’ abilities, skills and competencies, emotional and aesthetic experiences, self-assessment, communication experience, creativity, comprehension and assessment of culture diversity.

ON THE PROBLEM OF ASSESSMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY IN THE SEA SHORE REGION

Kristina Ramanauskaitė Angelija Bučienė

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v10i2.152

Pub. online: 4 Aug 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 10, Issue 2 (2013), pp. 167–176

Abstract

Definitions and sets of indicators as wellas approaches on sustainable development are compiled, discussed and evaluated inthis paper. The researched region embraces forfive urban and district municipalities in western Lithuaniaand Latviain the total area of 1393.93 km2. The scheme of steps of assessmentof sustainability with selected sets of indicators relevant for the sea shoreregion of Lithuania and Latviais presented and discussed.

Sustainable Marketing – Prospects and Challenges under Present Economy

Valērijs Praude Santa Bormane

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v11i3.619

Pub. online: 4 Aug 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 11, Issue 3 (2013), pp. 165–176

Abstract

The article reflects on the attitude, understanding and knowledge on sustainable marketing, as well as the essence of sustainable marketing,the strategy of its practical use and the concept of development. As a result of research, definitions of sustainable developmentand sustainable marketing and a model of concept of motivation of its use at a company were developed and the strategy of practicaluse of a sustainable marketing and the motivation of use at Latvian companies was ascertained, confirming the initially advancedhypotheses. In order to fulfil the purpose and objectives, the authors used the following quantitative and qualitative methods ofeconomic research: polls, comparisons, grouping. The study is based on scientific papers published by Latvian and foreign scholars,general and special literature, periodicals. The authors performed an assessment, market research, comparative analysis, arrangedan expert examination and used the computer software MS Excel for the analysis and processing of data. The article is based on theresults of the author’s research in 2013. The authors used examination and monitoring in their research.

Sustainable Development and the Practice of Spatial Planning: A Proposal of Criteria for Measuring the Overall Sustainability of Planning Actions in Open Public Urban Spaces

Joan Noguera Mar Riera

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v19i2.1286

Pub. online: 4 Aug 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 19, Issue 2 (2016), pp. 92–104

Abstract

The sustainable city debate is gaining ground in recent years, featuring as a prominent issue in several policy documents of the European Commission, and enjoying support by the main organisations and institutions at international level. At the same time, improving local governance standards by involving citizens in local decision-making is a recurring issue in the debate on local democracy and enhancement of community cohesion. This paper presents an analysis of the European experience and best practice relating sustainable development to the day-to-day practice of spatial planning. The overall purpose is creating a proposal of indicators for measuring the sustainability of planning actions in urban environments.

Sustainable Steelworks in Polish Market

Bożena Gajdzik

https://doi.org/10.15181/rfds.v7i2.2364

Pub. online: 4 Aug 2022 Type: Article

Open Access

Journal: Regional Formation and Development Studies Volume 8, Issue 3 (2012), pp. 75–83

Abstract

In the paper market situation of domestic steelworks during restructuring process was characterized. In the analysis the key elements of enterprises competitiveness were presented. Moreover the organizational changes in the steelworks plants and their influence on the sustainability were presented too. In the paper two kinds of restructuring were described: repair and development.

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