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This book is devoted to strengthening the theoretical and methodological basis, systematization of international experience, and scientific elaboration of prospects for developing a climate-smart economy and business as a vector of the sustainable development of Industry 4.0 in the Decade of Action.The first part of the book focuses on climate-responsible entrepreneurship in support of the sustainable development of Industry 4.0. The part systematizes best practices for climate-smart green innovations across sectors of the digital economy. The third part reveals the experience of climate risk management based on smart green innovations in regions and countries. Particular attention is paid to the best practices of the European Union (EU) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The book ends with part four, which explores ESG climate risk management and green finance in support of combating climate change.The book’s novelty is that it rethinks the environmental footprints of Industry 4.0 from the perspective of climate risks and their management. The theoretical significance of the book lies in the formation of an innovative concept of climate change risk management, in which the economy, society, nature, and technology are presented and interact effectively. The book is intended for scientists. In this book, they will find an innovative and systemic vision of smart green innovations in Industry 4.0 for climate change risk management.

This book is devoted to strengthening the theoretical and methodological basis, systematization of international experience, and scientific elaboration of prospects for developing a climate-smart economy and business as a vector of the sustainable development of Industry 4.0 in the Decade of Action.The first part of the book focuses on climate-responsible entrepreneurship in support of the sustainable development of Industry 4.0. The part systematizes best practices for climate-smart green innovations across sectors of the digital economy. The third part reveals the experience of climate risk management based on smart green innovations in regions and countries. Particular attention is paid to the best practices of the European Union (EU) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The book ends with part four, which explores ESG climate risk management and green finance in support of combating climate change.The book’s novelty is that it rethinks the environmental footprints of Industry 4.0 from the perspective of climate risks and their management. The theoretical significance of the book lies in the formation of an innovative concept of climate change risk management, in which the economy, society, nature, and technology are presented and interact effectively. The book is intended for scientists. In this book, they will find an innovative and systemic vision of smart green innovations in Industry 4.0 for climate change risk management.

This contributed volume offers several cases in life cycle assessment (LCA) and implementation of circular economy principles across different industries. LCA is a tool which is utilized to measure the environmental footprints of various products from inception through disposal. Circular economy, a related concept, presents a meaningful alternative to a traditional linear economy as it seeks possible ways to reduce waste, recover resources at the end of a product’s life, and channel them back into production, thus significantly reducing environmental impacts. LCA and CE complement each other, as the former can be used to meaningfully assess possibilities for the latter. The combination of the principles of CE and LCA enable product developers to quantify the environmental performance of various products, processes and supply chain configurations in order to make progress toward sustainability.

This contributed volume offers several cases in life cycle assessment (LCA) and implementation of circular economy principles across different industries. LCA is a tool which is utilized to measure the environmental footprints of various products from inception through disposal. Circular economy, a related concept, presents a meaningful alternative to a traditional linear economy as it seeks possible ways to reduce waste, recover resources at the end of a product’s life, and channel them back into production, thus significantly reducing environmental impacts. LCA and CE complement each other, as the former can be used to meaningfully assess possibilities for the latter. The combination of the principles of CE and LCA enable product developers to quantify the environmental performance of various products, processes and supply chain configurations in order to make progress toward sustainability.

Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is a well-known and popular method to evaluate the economic sustainability, which as the term implies is structured on the life cycle of a product or process. LCC is a method primarily consisting of estimating the total cost of a product, taking into account the whole life cycle of the product as well as the direct and external costs. It is one of the important methods and tools under the sustainability umbrella. This book describes the concept of LCC and offers several interesting case studies.

Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is a well-known and popular method to evaluate the economic sustainability, which as the term implies is structured on the life cycle of a product or process. LCC is a method primarily consisting of estimating the total cost of a product, taking into account the whole life cycle of the product as well as the direct and external costs. It is one of the important methods and tools under the sustainability umbrella. This book describes the concept of LCC and offers several interesting case studies.

This book proposes digitalization as a promising direction for green growth and sustainable development of the economy of Central Asia. It reveals the advanced and unique hands-on and case-based experience of Central Asia in ESG management with the involvement of digital technologies and provides practical recommendations on the extension of the use of digital technologies in ESG management of the development of the green economy in Central Asia.

This book proposes digitalization as a promising direction for green growth and sustainable development of the economy of Central Asia. It reveals the advanced and unique hands-on and case-based experience of Central Asia in ESG management with the involvement of digital technologies and provides practical recommendations on the extension of the use of digital technologies in ESG management of the development of the green economy in Central Asia.

Nature is a vast source of inspiration and information for the resolution of complex problems and can influence many varieties of design. Biomimetics, biodesign and bionics are three branches of interdisciplinary research merging biological and applied sciences. This volume collects cases that highlight recent breakthroughs in these disciplines. Biological features such as patterns, shapes, mechanisms, colors, structures, and more can be analyzed, organized, and modeled for application in human creations. Therefore, design, engineering, and architecture projects can benefit from solutions that were already tested and verified through evolution in the natural world. With the development of new technologies for the investigation, simulation, and testing of natural features, the path from nature to product can be accelerated. The cases presented in this work showcase how technological advancements are leading to improved design solutions and influencing our very comprehension of natureand its complex organization.

Nature is a vast source of inspiration and information for the resolution of complex problems and can influence many varieties of design. Biomimetics, biodesign and bionics are three branches of interdisciplinary research merging biological and applied sciences. This volume collects cases that highlight recent breakthroughs in these disciplines. Biological features such as patterns, shapes, mechanisms, colors, structures, and more can be analyzed, organized, and modeled for application in human creations. Therefore, design, engineering, and architecture projects can benefit from solutions that were already tested and verified through evolution in the natural world. With the development of new technologies for the investigation, simulation, and testing of natural features, the path from nature to product can be accelerated. The cases presented in this work showcase how technological advancements are leading to improved design solutions and influencing our very comprehension of natureand its complex organization.

This volume orients readers to the concept of energy footprints and their implications for sustainability and offers several cases that illustrate this concept. Significantly, a detailed review chapter presents a of models and methods for measurement of energy footprints across different industrial sectors. Following this, case study chapters from India and the United States offer demonstrations of the application of the described principles. The metrics and indicators described here and means to assess them offer powerful tools for organizations to work toward sustainability and the achievement of the United nations seventeen Sustainable Development Goals.

This volume orients readers to the concept of energy footprints and their implications for sustainability and offers several cases that illustrate this concept. Significantly, a detailed review chapter presents a of models and methods for measurement of energy footprints across different industrial sectors. Following this, case study chapters from India and the United States offer demonstrations of the application of the described principles. The metrics and indicators described here and means to assess them offer powerful tools for organizations to work toward sustainability and the achievement of the United nations seventeen Sustainable Development Goals.

For billions of years, nature has provided efficient solutions to complex problems, by means of natural selection, in a harsh environment that only the fittest organisms survived. Such sustainable – still ruthless – driven evolution can be explored by designers, architects, engineers and more for the development of innovative projects. Biomimetics makes the link between Biology and Design, where features like shapes, mechanisms, colors, structures, and more can be analyzed, organized, modeled, and simulated for application in multiple creations. Therefore, such knowledge can contribute to more efficient and innovative solutions to many fields of applied science. This project aims to highlight some of the recent technological breakthroughs in Biology, Biomimetics and Natural Design that contribute to the development of sustainable and innovative materials and projects. This work consists of contributions from some of the main international groups of Biomimetics, exhibiting exciting cases of how technological advancements are leading to improved design solutions as well as shaping our very comprehension of nature and its complex organization.

This book describes and offers cases in the assessment of Ecological Footprint (EF) in different industrial spaces and processes. Ecological Footprint is a useful metric that measures the level of resources from the environment that are required to support a specific way of life or business. This book enumerates the concept of EF and how this concept can be applied to a variety of industrial spaces and processes including textile manufacture, electric vehicle charging, construction materials, and agriculture.

This book describes and offers cases in the assessment of Ecological Footprint (EF) in different industrial spaces and processes. Ecological Footprint is a useful metric that measures the level of resources from the environment that are required to support a specific way of life or business. This book enumerates the concept of EF and how this concept can be applied to a variety of industrial spaces and processes including textile manufacture, electric vehicle charging, construction materials, and agriculture.

Climate change and its impacts are well known, and it is not hard to see the effects of climate change vulnerability to daily lives in many parts of the world. The need to assess and reduce carbon footprint is not specific to any industrial sector; rather it is an imperative to all aspects of industry. To that end, this  book offers case studies detailing methods and best practices toward the assessment of carbon footprint in various industrial spaces. The chapters here highlight the urgency of measuring and alleviating the climate change impacts for various industrial sectors, and together they offer an overview of the current state of research on carbon footprint assessment in different industries ranging from textiles, agriculture, logistics, wine production, and more.

Climate change and its impacts are well known, and it is not hard to see the effects of climate change vulnerability to daily lives in many parts of the world. The need to assess and reduce carbon footprint is not specific to any industrial sector; rather it is an imperative to all aspects of industry. To that end, this  book offers case studies detailing methods and best practices toward the assessment of carbon footprint in various industrial spaces. The chapters here highlight the urgency of measuring and alleviating the climate change impacts for various industrial sectors, and together they offer an overview of the current state of research on carbon footprint assessment in different industries ranging from textiles, agriculture, logistics, wine production, and more.

This volume offers background and a variety of cases dealing with the concept of water footprint. The first chapter provides an introduction to the concept of water footprint and how it can be used to evaluate efforts toward sustainability, conservation, and environmental cleanup and remediation. Special focus is given to wastewater treatment from housing and construction, agriculture, and other industries. This book will be useful to academics, professionals, and students who are striving to make industrial use of water and cleanup of byproducts more sustainable.

This volume offers a variety of cases dealing with circular business models in the textile and fashion industry. The cases cover the circularity, circular business models relevant to the apparel industry. In addition, this book presents a comprehensive examination of circular economy principles within the textile and apparel industry, emphasizing sustainability and innovation through various lenses.

This volume offers a variety of cases dealing with circular business models in the textile and fashion industry. The cases cover the circularity, circular business models relevant to the apparel industry. In addition, this book presents a comprehensive examination of circular economy principles within the textile and apparel industry, emphasizing sustainability and innovation through various lenses.

This volume presents a variety of case studies detailing how imperatives of social sustainability are handled in several industries. The first chapter written by the volume editor provides context for social sustainability and explains how the following chapters fit together. The following five chapters detail cases from the textile industry, technology firms, agriculture, and the healthcare industry.

This volume presents a variety of case studies detailing how imperatives of social sustainability are handled in several industries. The first chapter written by the volume editor provides context for social sustainability and explains how the following chapters fit together. The following five chapters detail cases from the textile industry, technology firms, agriculture, and the healthcare industry.

This book provides a descriptive overview of blockchain technology domain, we observe a transformative influence that has surpassed its initial application in Bitcoin and has permeated nearly all industries.  The utilisation of distributed ledger technology presents a significant transformation in the realm of data management, trust, and transparency.  Its impact extends beyond financial transactions and encompasses other domains like supply chain optimization, identity verification, and the development of decentralized apps.  The process of transformation has been initiated in various industries, including finance, healthcare, and logistics.In contrast, there is a notable increase in the adoption of the smart circular economy frameworks as a response to the heightened acknowledgment of the environmental and resource-related obstacles linked to the traditional linear paradigm of "extract, produce, discard." The primary objective of the circular economy is to limit the generation of waste, advance sustainable product design, and promote responsible resource utilization through the facilitation of recycling, remanufacturing, and the prolongation of product lifespans.  This movement holds significance for various industries, including manufacturing, waste management, and sustainable consumerism, due to its wide-ranging ramifications.Its unique characteristic is its capacity to connect these two realms, emphasizing the potential of blockchain technology in facilitating transparent data management and smart contracts to advance the concepts of the circular economy.  The book offers a thorough examination of the topic, offering readers a grasp of the fundamental principles of blockchain as well as the dynamic field of sustainability.  This renders it an indispensable reference for individuals interested in the interdisciplinary ramifications of technology on sustainability, and the transformative possibilities of blockchain within the realm of resource-efficient and environmentally conscious approaches.  The book exemplifies a progressive perspective by demonstrating the significant role that inventive technology can assume in tackling the urgent issues of our era, revolutionising sectors, and influencing the trajectory of a more circular and environmentally conscious global society.

This volume offers several case studies detailing Life Cycle Assessment practices across a variety of industries. Particular focus is placed on materials used in renewable energy efforts and in buildings and construction. This volume can be of use to academics, students, professionals, and anyone else interested in making industry more sustainable.

This contributed volume offers a detailed review of the history, classification, synthesis, and physicochemical properties of deep eutectic solvents, highlighting their role as sustainable alternatives to traditional solvents. The book examines their thermodynamic behaviors, micellization properties, toxicological profiles, and environmental benefits. Additionally, it covers their applications in organic and inorganic synthesis, extraction techniques, and materials engineering while emphasizing their alignment with green chemistry principles. By presenting cutting-edge research and practical insights, this volume provides a solid foundation for understanding the potential of DES in advancing sustainable industrial and scientific practices.

This book offers a variety of cases detailing developments in jewelry sustainability, highlighting growing consumer awareness and desire for more environmentally and socially conscious products. Its component chapters describe trends in jewelry that embrace new materials, processes, styles, and technologies. Initiatives spanning various sectors are presented, including chapters covering large industries, independent artisanal jewelers, and research facilities. The cases here highlight how societal demands influence product development and shape the jewelry market. This book is intended for industry professionals, designers, researchers, and consumers as a comprehensive resource for sustainable practices in the jewelry industry.

This book explores sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics in food packaging, with a focus on a broad spectrum of bio-based materials, including starch, pectin, cellulose nanofibers, marine-derived polymers, proteins, natural waxes, and agro-waste. It explores advances in nanotechnology, active and intelligent packaging systems, and addresses key environmental and regulatory considerations such as biodegradation and life cycle assessments. Bringing together insights from multiple disciplines, the book serves as a valuable reference for researchers, professionals, and policymakers dedicated to developing eco-friendly packaging solutions. Its comprehensive scope, distinctive features, and practical perspectives make it an indispensable resource for those engaged in materials science, sustainability, and the food packaging sector.

This contributed volume offers a variety of case studies on energy efficiency and carbon footprint assessment with the goal of offering practical guidance on reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency. Environmental regulations and growing consumer demand for sustainable products are driving businesses to assess and optimize their carbon footprints. As sustainability becomes a critical focus in education and industry practices, this book serves as a resource for students, educators, and professionals seeking to embrace and implement sustainable practices in industry.

Industries are under pressure to cut emissions due to stricter regulations, investor expectations, and global net-zero commitments. Many companies struggle with implementing effective carbon reduction strategies. This contributed volume offers case studies that provide actionable insights and frameworks to achieve these goals. Reducing carbon footprint is not just about compliance; it also improves energy efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances brand reputation in a sustainability-driven market. This book serves as a resource for students, educators, and professionals seeking to embrace and implement sustainable practices in industry.