Tesi etd-08022023-220222
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Tipo di tesi
Dottorato
Autore
KHANNA, MANAV
Indirizzo email
manav2343@gmail.com
URN
etd-08022023-220222
Titolo
The potential contribution of circular economy strategies to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Settore scientifico disciplinare
SECS-P/08
Corso di studi
Istituto di Management - PHD IN MANAGEMENT - INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND HEALTHCARE
Commissione
Presidente Prof. FREY, MARCO
Membro Prof. BINCI, DANIELE
Membro Prof.ssa GUSMEROTTI, NATALIA MARZIA
Membro Prof. BINCI, DANIELE
Membro Prof.ssa GUSMEROTTI, NATALIA MARZIA
Parole chiave
- action research
- circular economy
- climate change mitigation and adaptation
- regenerative economy
- sports sustainability
- sustainability management
- theory of change
Data inizio appello
30/09/2023;
Disponibilità
completa
Riassunto analitico
The Key results from this thesis are:
The circular economy strategies provide a theoretical foundation for climate change: The study 1 literature review proves the relevance of circular economy strategies to climate change. The results show that 87% of the reviewed articles showed a strong bearing of the circular economy on climate change. However, most of the articles focused on the mitigation aspect of climate change. The circular economy is widely practised in countries like the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, and China.
The circular economy strategies support climate change mitigation by reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Circular economy strategies can complement climate change mitigation by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, in this regard, study 2, a case study approach, was carried out in the sports sector to reduce their overall emissions. The results of study 2 show that indirect emissions produced by a supporter’s transportation mode are equivalent to 38%, followed by energy consumption, accounting for 25% of the total GHG emissions. In addition, circular economy strategies can reduce operational energy usage, such as heating, cooling, and fuel for transportation, in complement to lowering emissions from material manufacturing and waste management.
The circular economy regenerative strategies enhance climate change adaptation: Although the body of research on this mechanism is still relatively small, it suggests that circular economy regenerative strategies have a variety of positive effects, including reducing the rate of environmental degradation and enhancing soil health and flood resilience. Therefore, in order to fill this gap and contribute to academic literature, study 3 was conducted. A measuring tool was developed based on 115 indicators, 21 scopes, and 9 categories for policymakers in the adaptation sector to be guided in creating a long-term regeneration plan. This tool was tested in Ghana. The findings of study 3 demonstrate a sound measuring methodology that is stakeholder-based and assesses climate adaptation through the lens of a regenerative circular economy.
Design of Study (3 Articles structures)
First, a literature review of the nexus between circular economy and climate change with the help of the Theory of Change (ToC).
Second, A case study was conducted where the application of circular economy strategies to reduce CO2 emissions and the drafting of a strategy to reduce the impact of climate change in the sports industry.
Third, after demonstrating the relevance and applications of circular economy strategies to climate change, the measurement tools supporting the adaptation strategy through the regenerative approach of circular economy strategies to climate change adaptation were designed and implemented in Ghana.
The thesis finds consensus, arguments, and significant knowledge gaps by evaluating important literature and considerable expert consultation. It then makes recommendations for how the current knowledge landscape can be put into practice, both for practitioners to adopt and accelerate circular economy strategies in areas where they can do the most to support climate goals and for the research community to expand the knowledge base and fill crucial knowledge gaps.
The circular economy strategies provide a theoretical foundation for climate change: The study 1 literature review proves the relevance of circular economy strategies to climate change. The results show that 87% of the reviewed articles showed a strong bearing of the circular economy on climate change. However, most of the articles focused on the mitigation aspect of climate change. The circular economy is widely practised in countries like the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, and China.
The circular economy strategies support climate change mitigation by reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Circular economy strategies can complement climate change mitigation by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, in this regard, study 2, a case study approach, was carried out in the sports sector to reduce their overall emissions. The results of study 2 show that indirect emissions produced by a supporter’s transportation mode are equivalent to 38%, followed by energy consumption, accounting for 25% of the total GHG emissions. In addition, circular economy strategies can reduce operational energy usage, such as heating, cooling, and fuel for transportation, in complement to lowering emissions from material manufacturing and waste management.
The circular economy regenerative strategies enhance climate change adaptation: Although the body of research on this mechanism is still relatively small, it suggests that circular economy regenerative strategies have a variety of positive effects, including reducing the rate of environmental degradation and enhancing soil health and flood resilience. Therefore, in order to fill this gap and contribute to academic literature, study 3 was conducted. A measuring tool was developed based on 115 indicators, 21 scopes, and 9 categories for policymakers in the adaptation sector to be guided in creating a long-term regeneration plan. This tool was tested in Ghana. The findings of study 3 demonstrate a sound measuring methodology that is stakeholder-based and assesses climate adaptation through the lens of a regenerative circular economy.
Design of Study (3 Articles structures)
First, a literature review of the nexus between circular economy and climate change with the help of the Theory of Change (ToC).
Second, A case study was conducted where the application of circular economy strategies to reduce CO2 emissions and the drafting of a strategy to reduce the impact of climate change in the sports industry.
Third, after demonstrating the relevance and applications of circular economy strategies to climate change, the measurement tools supporting the adaptation strategy through the regenerative approach of circular economy strategies to climate change adaptation were designed and implemented in Ghana.
The thesis finds consensus, arguments, and significant knowledge gaps by evaluating important literature and considerable expert consultation. It then makes recommendations for how the current knowledge landscape can be put into practice, both for practitioners to adopt and accelerate circular economy strategies in areas where they can do the most to support climate goals and for the research community to expand the knowledge base and fill crucial knowledge gaps.
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