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Junhong Zhao - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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review on multi criteria decision analysis aid in sustainable energy decision making
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2009Co-Authors: Jiangjiang Wang, Youyin Jing, Chunfa Zhang, Junhong ZhaoAbstract:Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) methods have become increasingly popular in decision-making for sustainable energy because of the multi-dimensionality of the Sustainability Goal and the complexity of socio-economic and biophysical systems. This article reviewed the corresponding methods in different stages of multi-criteria decision-making for sustainable energy, i.e., criteria selection, criteria weighting, evaluation, and final aggregation. The criteria of energy supply systems are summarized from technical, economic, environmental and social aspects. The weighting methods of criteria are classified into three categories: subjective weighting, objective weighting and combination weighting methods. Several methods based on weighted sum, priority setting, outranking, fuzzy set methodology and their combinations are employed for energy decision-making. It is observed that the investment cost locates the first place in all evaluation criteria and CO2 emission follows closely because of more focuses on environment protection, equal criteria weights are still the most popular weighting method, analytical hierarchy process is the most popular comprehensive MCDA method, and the aggregation methods are helpful to get the rational result in sustainable energy decision-making.
Jiangjiang Wang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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review on multi criteria decision analysis aid in sustainable energy decision making
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2009Co-Authors: Jiangjiang Wang, Youyin Jing, Chunfa Zhang, Junhong ZhaoAbstract:Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) methods have become increasingly popular in decision-making for sustainable energy because of the multi-dimensionality of the Sustainability Goal and the complexity of socio-economic and biophysical systems. This article reviewed the corresponding methods in different stages of multi-criteria decision-making for sustainable energy, i.e., criteria selection, criteria weighting, evaluation, and final aggregation. The criteria of energy supply systems are summarized from technical, economic, environmental and social aspects. The weighting methods of criteria are classified into three categories: subjective weighting, objective weighting and combination weighting methods. Several methods based on weighted sum, priority setting, outranking, fuzzy set methodology and their combinations are employed for energy decision-making. It is observed that the investment cost locates the first place in all evaluation criteria and CO2 emission follows closely because of more focuses on environment protection, equal criteria weights are still the most popular weighting method, analytical hierarchy process is the most popular comprehensive MCDA method, and the aggregation methods are helpful to get the rational result in sustainable energy decision-making.
Jiajing Bi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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investment decision making optimization of energy efficiency retrofit measures in multiple buildings under financing budgetary restraint
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2019Co-Authors: Yong He, Nuo Liao, Jiajing BiAbstract:Abstract Regarding to energy efficiency retrofit investment to numerous buildings, which buildings should be invested and which of the retrofit measures should be implemented for investable buildings are challenging tasks. The current literature have studied on choosing energy efficiency retrofit measures in single building, relatively little attention has been paid to the retrofit investment decision-making in multiple buildings. In addition, the existing studies almost put the retrofit cost as an objective that need to be minimized, and the retrofit capital budget is not taken into consideration. This paper proposes a decision-making optimization framework for energy efficiency retrofit investment in numerous buildings under financing budgetary restraint. A multi-objective optimization model with the economic Goals being the net present value and time of return, and the environmental Goals being the energy saving and emission reduction is presented, and then the intelligent optimization method combing particle swarm optimization and genetic algorithm is designed to search the retrofit investment strategy. The obtained investment strategy could determine which of the buildings should be invested to retrofit, and the combination of retrofitting measures for every investable building. An empirical study is conducted on 27 buildings of non-governmental organization in the state of Delaware in the United States, and the results indicate that the validity of the proposed framework. The findings indicate that the framework is an effective approach to assist the Sustainability Goal at regional level.
Ricardo Chalmeta-rosaleñ - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Methodology for Sustainability strategic planning and management
Industrial Management and Data Systems, 2010Co-Authors: Raúl Leon-soriano, María Jesús Muñoz-torres, Ricardo Chalmeta-rosaleñAbstract:Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework that intends to help organisations achieve the Sustainability Goal by means of a methodology that integrates Sustainability in both the planning and management tasks of the organisation and that serves as a base for the implementation of an information system aligned with the business strategy.Design/methodology/approach – After an exhaustive review of literature about corporate social responsibility, strategic planning of organisations and balanced scorecards (BSCs), a methodology has been developed that describes the process of designing and implementing a Sustainability BSC for Sustainability strategic planning and management.Findings – The methodology can be easily implemented at companies with a minimum of computer resources, but managers play a key role in its success, since they are the responsible for providing the necessary environment for overcoming such an important change.Research limitations/implications – The methodology has only ...
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Balanced Scorecard Benefits; Exclusive INN interviews with insurance thought leaders Insurers can use balanced scorecards to get a holistic view of operations and drive business transformation
Industrial Management Data Systems, 2010Co-Authors: Raúl Leon-soriano, María Jesús Muñoz-torres, Ricardo Chalmeta-rosaleñAbstract:Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework that intends to help organisations achieve the Sustainability Goal by means of a methodology that integrates Sustainability in both the planning and management tasks of the organisation and that serves as a base for the implementation of an information system aligned with the business strategy. Design/methodology/approach After an exhaustive review of literature about corporate social responsibility, strategic planning of organisations and balanced scorecards (BSCs), a methodology has been developed that describes the process of designing and implementing a Sustainability BSC for Sustainability strategic planning and management. Findings The methodology can be easily implemented at companies with a minimum of computer resources, but managers play a key role in its success, since they are the responsible for providing the necessary environment for overcoming such an important change. Research limitations/implications The methodology has only been applied once and their results will only be able to be analysed after a long time. Meanwhile, more implementations have to be performed to test and improve the different steps und tools until the methodology can be considered definitive. Practical implications The methodology could be used by many organisations, improving their social and environmental performance and contributing to their Sustainability and the Sustainability of all of their stakeholders, specially for society as a whole. Readers of this paper could see a practical application of methodology and its viability by means of the case. Originality/value An innovative structure for BSCs which has been developed having in mind the Sustainability since the beginning, but not justly adding environmental and social variables to a model designed with economical purposes.
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Industrial Management & Data Systems Methodology for Sustainability strategic planning and management Methodology for Sustainability strategic planning and management
Industrial Management & Data Systems Strategic Direction Iss Corporate Governance: The international journal of business in society, 2010Co-Authors: Raúl Leon-soriano, Ricardo Chalmeta-rosaleñ, María Jesús Muñoz-torres, María Jesús Muñoz-torresAbstract:Access to this document was granted through an Emerald subscription provided by emerald-srm:108515 [] For Authors If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.com Emerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services. Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework that intends to help organisations achieve the Sustainability Goal by means of a methodology that integrates Sustainability in both the planning and management tasks of the organisation and that serves as a base for the implementation of an information system aligned with the business strategy. Design/methodology/approach – After an exhaustive review of literature about corporate social responsibility, strategic planning of organisations and balanced scorecards (BSCs), a methodology has been developed that describes the process of designing and implementing a Sustainability BSC for Sustainability strategic planning and management. Findings – The methodology can be easily implemented at companies with a minimum of computer resources, but managers play a key role in its success, since they are the responsible for providing the necessary environment for overcoming such an important change. Research limitations/implications – The methodology has only been applied once and their results will only be able to be analysed after a long time. Meanwhile, more implementations have to be performed to test and improve the different steps und tools until the methodology can be considered definitive. Practical implications – The methodology could be used by many organisations, improving their social and environmental performance and contributing to their Sustainability and the Sustainability of all of their stakeholders, specially for society as a whole. Readers of this paper could see a practical application of methodology and its viability by means of the case. Originality/value – An innovative structure for BSCs which has been developed having in mind the Sustainability since the beginning, but not justly adding environmental and social variables to a model designed with economical purposes.
Raúl Leon-soriano - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Methodology for Sustainability strategic planning and management
Industrial Management and Data Systems, 2010Co-Authors: Raúl Leon-soriano, María Jesús Muñoz-torres, Ricardo Chalmeta-rosaleñAbstract:Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework that intends to help organisations achieve the Sustainability Goal by means of a methodology that integrates Sustainability in both the planning and management tasks of the organisation and that serves as a base for the implementation of an information system aligned with the business strategy.Design/methodology/approach – After an exhaustive review of literature about corporate social responsibility, strategic planning of organisations and balanced scorecards (BSCs), a methodology has been developed that describes the process of designing and implementing a Sustainability BSC for Sustainability strategic planning and management.Findings – The methodology can be easily implemented at companies with a minimum of computer resources, but managers play a key role in its success, since they are the responsible for providing the necessary environment for overcoming such an important change.Research limitations/implications – The methodology has only ...
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Balanced Scorecard Benefits; Exclusive INN interviews with insurance thought leaders Insurers can use balanced scorecards to get a holistic view of operations and drive business transformation
Industrial Management Data Systems, 2010Co-Authors: Raúl Leon-soriano, María Jesús Muñoz-torres, Ricardo Chalmeta-rosaleñAbstract:Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework that intends to help organisations achieve the Sustainability Goal by means of a methodology that integrates Sustainability in both the planning and management tasks of the organisation and that serves as a base for the implementation of an information system aligned with the business strategy. Design/methodology/approach After an exhaustive review of literature about corporate social responsibility, strategic planning of organisations and balanced scorecards (BSCs), a methodology has been developed that describes the process of designing and implementing a Sustainability BSC for Sustainability strategic planning and management. Findings The methodology can be easily implemented at companies with a minimum of computer resources, but managers play a key role in its success, since they are the responsible for providing the necessary environment for overcoming such an important change. Research limitations/implications The methodology has only been applied once and their results will only be able to be analysed after a long time. Meanwhile, more implementations have to be performed to test and improve the different steps und tools until the methodology can be considered definitive. Practical implications The methodology could be used by many organisations, improving their social and environmental performance and contributing to their Sustainability and the Sustainability of all of their stakeholders, specially for society as a whole. Readers of this paper could see a practical application of methodology and its viability by means of the case. Originality/value An innovative structure for BSCs which has been developed having in mind the Sustainability since the beginning, but not justly adding environmental and social variables to a model designed with economical purposes.
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Industrial Management & Data Systems Methodology for Sustainability strategic planning and management Methodology for Sustainability strategic planning and management
Industrial Management & Data Systems Strategic Direction Iss Corporate Governance: The international journal of business in society, 2010Co-Authors: Raúl Leon-soriano, Ricardo Chalmeta-rosaleñ, María Jesús Muñoz-torres, María Jesús Muñoz-torresAbstract:Access to this document was granted through an Emerald subscription provided by emerald-srm:108515 [] For Authors If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.com Emerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services. Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework that intends to help organisations achieve the Sustainability Goal by means of a methodology that integrates Sustainability in both the planning and management tasks of the organisation and that serves as a base for the implementation of an information system aligned with the business strategy. Design/methodology/approach – After an exhaustive review of literature about corporate social responsibility, strategic planning of organisations and balanced scorecards (BSCs), a methodology has been developed that describes the process of designing and implementing a Sustainability BSC for Sustainability strategic planning and management. Findings – The methodology can be easily implemented at companies with a minimum of computer resources, but managers play a key role in its success, since they are the responsible for providing the necessary environment for overcoming such an important change. Research limitations/implications – The methodology has only been applied once and their results will only be able to be analysed after a long time. Meanwhile, more implementations have to be performed to test and improve the different steps und tools until the methodology can be considered definitive. Practical implications – The methodology could be used by many organisations, improving their social and environmental performance and contributing to their Sustainability and the Sustainability of all of their stakeholders, specially for society as a whole. Readers of this paper could see a practical application of methodology and its viability by means of the case. Originality/value – An innovative structure for BSCs which has been developed having in mind the Sustainability since the beginning, but not justly adding environmental and social variables to a model designed with economical purposes.
