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Process and System Approach to Achieve Energy Efficiency

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A: Sustainable Energy".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 June 2022) | Viewed by 10088

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Piotr Senkus

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Faculty of Social Sciences, Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities, 08-119 Siedlce, Poland
Interests: business process management (BPM), competitiveness, innovativeness, energy management; international relations
Prof. Dr. Waldemar Glabiszewski

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Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland
Interests: business process management (BPM), competitiveness, innovativeness, energy management
Prof. Dr. Aneta Wysokińska-Senkus

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Faculty of Management and Command, War Studies University, Torun, Poland
Interests: sustainability; system approach; ESG; standardization; process management; energy management

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Its honour for us to invite You to publish Your publication in the special issue “Process and system approach to achieve energy efficiency” of the Energies journal (ISSN: 1996-1073; IMPACT FACTOR 3.004; CITESCORE 4.7 SCOPUS) https://0-www-mdpi-com.brum.beds.ac.uk/journal/energies .

Business process management and system approach should become the fundamental determinants of any organization's strategy that want to achieve success.

That contemporary concepts has also become the fundamentals of nearly any management standards from ISO 9000 Family Quality - Management, ISO 14000 Family - Environmental Management, ISO 20121 Sustainable Events, ISO 22000 Food Safety Management, ISO 45000 Family Occupational Health and Safety, ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management, ISO 50001 Energy Management to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. And no matter what standard the organization would like to introduce it has to introduce so called “Context of the organisation” that includes “business environment“, a “combination of internal and external factors and conditions that can have an effect on an organization’s approach to its resources, processes, products, services and investments and interested Parties“, that include basically shareholders, society and environment.

As there is a global consensus on the need to reduce carbon footprint and optimize energy usage researchers and practitioners are focused on developing alternative energy sources, better waste disposal techniques, ability to optimize processes to reduce emissions either from single tasks or total operation of the organizations as systems. The outputs of the organization's activities in that area could be verified for example by Environmental Social and Governance metrics (including energy efficiency) on the process, department or the entire organization level.

You are welcome to share your experience and research results on any activities that through implementation system thinking and business process management lead to increase energy efficiency and other ESG Metrics in any kind of organization from public and private to non-profit organizations.

Additionally, the external https://0-www-mdpi-com.brum.beds.ac.uk/authors

Prof. Dr. Piotr Senkus
Prof. Dr. Waldemar Glabiszewski
Prof. Dr. Aneta Wysokińska-Senkus
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • process management
  • process management
  • efficiency
  • sustainable development
  • Industry 4.0
  • Green processed
  • Green BPM
  • ESG

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Energy Security in the Context of Global Energy Crisis: Economic and Financial Conditions
by Tomasz Smal and Joanna Wieprow
Energies 2023, 16(4), 1605; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en16041605 - 06 Feb 2023
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We have been observing large fluctuations and price increases in electricity markets in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic, rising energy costs, political instability and increasing demand for electricity have been the factors intensifying the problems. This causes uncertainty related to maintaining energy security. [...] Read more.
We have been observing large fluctuations and price increases in electricity markets in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic, rising energy costs, political instability and increasing demand for electricity have been the factors intensifying the problems. This causes uncertainty related to maintaining energy security. Energy security is an element of the national security system. In this context, the question arises whether Polish energy companies are able to adapt to the growing demand for electricity while meeting the growing environmental requirements. Moreover, it remains to be seen how the current energy crisis will affect the financial condition of energy companies in Poland and whether companies from the energy sector will benefit from this crisis. Another issue is the impact of the current crisis on the sense of energy security of consumers. There are many factors affecting energy security. This study focuses on economic and financial factors. The article aims to assess the energy security of consumers from the perspective of the stability of energy prices and the financial condition of companies from the energy industry in Poland in the context of the global energy crisis. Full article
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Economic Conditions of Using Biodegradable Waste for Biogas Production, Using the Example of Poland and Germany
by Anna Sobczak, Ewa Chomać-Pierzecka, Andrzej Kokiel, Monika Różycka, Jacek Stasiak and Dariusz Soboń
Energies 2022, 15(14), 5239; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en15145239 - 19 Jul 2022
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Biogas production is a process with great potential. It uses the biodegradable raw materials of animal, vegetable and municipal waste. The amount of municipal as well as agricultural waste is increasing every year. This waste is an unmanaged and nuisance waste, and using [...] Read more.
Biogas production is a process with great potential. It uses the biodegradable raw materials of animal, vegetable and municipal waste. The amount of municipal as well as agricultural waste is increasing every year. This waste is an unmanaged and nuisance waste, and using it in biogas plants reduces the amount of waste. Biogas production is part of the EU’s policy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and use energy from renewable sources (diversification of energy sources). Its importance is certain to increase in the future as energy demand increases. This article deals with the economical use of biodegradable waste for biogas production in Poland and Germany. Both countries have a similar agricultural and municipal waste structure. An agricultural biogas plant is one way of obtaining energy based on renewable energy sources (RES). Energy production from agricultural biogas will allow Poland to meet the 32% obligation imposed by the EU and Germany to continue to be the market leader in biogas plants. The biogas market in Poland is growing, while in Germany, there is a decline in biogas installations. The article indicates what changes need to take place in agriculture and the use of municipal waste in these countries to sustain the development of biogas plants. Both countries should maintain animal husbandry to ensure continuous access to substrate and use waste for production rather than growing maize or other mixtures only for biogas plants. Due to the high price of chemical fertilisers, pulp from biogas plants should be an alternative to chemical fertilisers in both countries, which will contribute to greener crops. The governments of both countries should support such measures. Full article
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Exploring the Causal Relationship among Green Taxes, Energy Intensity, and Energy Consumption in Nordic Countries: Dumitrescu and Hurlin Causality Approach
by Nihal Ahmed, Adnan Ahmed Sheikh, Zeeshan Hamid, Piotr Senkus, Ricardo Cosio Borda, Aneta Wysokińska-Senkus and Waldemar Glabiszewski
Energies 2022, 15(14), 5199; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en15145199 - 18 Jul 2022
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Improving energy efficiency and minimizing environmental concerns through environmental laws and green taxes are regarded as the primary motivating factors of climate change policy. This analysis clarifies the significance of green taxes in lowering energy use and intensity from 1994 to 2020. As [...] Read more.
Improving energy efficiency and minimizing environmental concerns through environmental laws and green taxes are regarded as the primary motivating factors of climate change policy. This analysis clarifies the significance of green taxes in lowering energy use and intensity from 1994 to 2020. As part of our contribution to the literature on energy economics, this study examines how green taxes interact with energy intensity and consumption in four Nordic nations. Environmental policies and sustainable development goals (SDGs) are driving new research into the effects of green taxes on energy consumption and intensity. According to the outcomes of fully modified ordinary least square (FMOLS), panel dynamic ordinary least square (PDOLS), and panel quantile regression, a green tax helps to reduce total energy consumption. It increases energy efficiency by motivating governments, companies, and citizens to encourage innovation in environment-related technology. When it comes to creating a more sustainable environment, the study argues that regulations that ensure the displacement of non-renewable resources while increasing energy efficacy should be implemented. Full article
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Effectiveness and Benefits of the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme: Evidence from Polish Organisations
by Alina Matuszak-Flejszman and Beata Paliwoda
Energies 2022, 15(2), 434; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en15020434 - 07 Jan 2022
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Climate change and environmental pollution are considered to be among the main challenges faced by the modern world. The growth of environmental awareness and the adoption of a pro-environmental approach are considered to be the key megatrends with the greatest impact on the [...] Read more.
Climate change and environmental pollution are considered to be among the main challenges faced by the modern world. The growth of environmental awareness and the adoption of a pro-environmental approach are considered to be the key megatrends with the greatest impact on the global economy in the upcoming years. According to Eurobarometer, EU citizens are particularly aware of the importance of protecting the environment. Although the negative environmental impact of European industry has improved over the past decades, EU citizens believe that there is further scope in terms of helping companies transition towards adopting more sustainable models. One of the factors contributing to the reduction in negative environmental impact is the participation of enterprises in voluntary programs such as the Environmental Management System (EMS), according to ISO 14001, or the Eco-management and Audit Scheme (EMAS). The whole population of Polish companies registered under the EMAS was included in the study and although the sample size was small, it was a full study, and for that reason allows for the generalisation and conclusion regarding the whole population of EMAS-registered companies in Poland. The results of the study conducted on EMAS-registered organisations in Poland in 2015 suggest that the average effectiveness of the EMAS observed between 2007 and 2014 was 66.4%. The aim of this study was to review the changes in EMAS effectiveness and benefits obtained by participating organisations after five years. The results indicate that the average effectiveness during the period of 2015–2020 increased to 79.1%; nevertheless, registered organisations recognise fewer benefits for participation in the scheme. The study has shown that as EMAS matures in organisations, it becomes more effective. It influences a lot of factors, such as environmental awareness and management commitment, the use of SRDs (including BEMPs), environmental performance indicators for specific sectors, the criteria for the excellence of assessing the level of environmental performance, and the skilful use of indicators in organisations. Full article
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