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Strategic Planning and Management in Energy

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2022) | Viewed by 18111

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Prof. Dr. Robert Karaszewski

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Department of Management, Nicolaus Copernicus University, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
Interests: leadership; strategic management; innovation
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In today's global society, the awareness of the importance of the need for an appropriate strategic planning and management process in the energy industry is constantly growing. Not only is this related to the dynamic development of the energy sector, global climate change, but also to the increase of energy demand, and the requirements for quick access to its resources. In order to ensure sustainable development of the world, including countries and regions, a holistic approach should be adopted. On the one hand, the need to make efficient use of existing non-renewable energy resources as well as more extensive use of energy from renewable sources should be taken into account. On the other hand, it requires further investments in R&D activities for the innovation implementation in the energy sector. Additionally, the transition to a clean energy system in all economy sectors requires changes in national energy policies and strategies, more energy and environmental awareness among the society, and changes in consumer behavior to increase their involvement in the energy transition process.

The aim of this Special Issue is to collect and analyze issues related to energy sector management, discuss current and future research lines and practices, specific for a given country or industry in relation to strategic planning in the energy sector, to present the challenges of the energy sector, and provide general understanding of the management issues of the sector.

Specific topics include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Sustainable energy management of production and service
  • Sustainable energy management model
  • Energy infrastructure
  • Green computing for sustainable development
  • Impact of IT on environment
  • Energy transformation towards low-emission economy
  • Energy policies and strategies
  • Energy institutional arrangements
  • Governance of energy
  • Energy safety and security
  • Monitoring and compliance of energy systems
  • Planning and utilization of renewable energy resources in the SMB sector
  • Electricity distribution utility
  • Economics of energy efficiency
  • R&D expenditure in the energy industry
  • Behavioral changes in society and their contribution to the clean energy system
  • Energy-related problems and limitations in country strategic planning

Prof. Robert Karaszewski
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • Energy planning
  • Energy strategies
  • Renewable energy plan
  • Energy consumption
  • Energy management system
  • Sustainable energy
  • Energy sector management
  • Power utilities
  • Energy efficiency

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Editorial
Strategic Planning and Management in Energy
by Robert Karaszewski
Energies 2022, 15(21), 7900; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en15217900 - 25 Oct 2022
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The proposal for this Special Issue of Energies, devoted to Strategic Planning and Management in Energy, was developed at the end of 2021 [...] Full article
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The Impact of Digital Finance on Green Total Factor Energy Efficiency: Evidence at China’s City Level
by Yang Liu, Ruochan Xiong, Shigong Lv and Da Gao
Energies 2022, 15(15), 5455; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en15155455 - 27 Jul 2022
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The rapid development of digital finance has delivered significant benefits, such as sustainable development and economic growth. We explore the relationship between digital finance and green total factor energy efficiency (GTFEE) for the first time, filling a gap in the existing literature. This [...] Read more.
The rapid development of digital finance has delivered significant benefits, such as sustainable development and economic growth. We explore the relationship between digital finance and green total factor energy efficiency (GTFEE) for the first time, filling a gap in the existing literature. This paper uses dynamic panel models to explore digital finance’s impact on GTFEE at the Chinese city-level panel data from 2011 to 2018. The results show that digital finance can significantly improve urban GTFEE, and the findings remain robust with various tests. Second, the mechanism analysis indicates that digital finance can improve GTFEE by promoting urban green technology innovation and industrial structure upgrading. Further study shows that digital finance has a better effect on the improvement of GTFEE in central and western cities, small cities and non-resource-based cities, but has no significant or small impact on GTFEE in eastern cities, large cities and resource-based cities, reflecting the inclusiveness of digital finance. Full article
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Pro-Ecological Activities and Shaping the Competitive Advantage of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Aspect of Sustainable Energy Management
by Monika Klemke-Pitek and Magdalena Majchrzak
Energies 2022, 15(6), 2192; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en15062192 - 17 Mar 2022
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Small and medium-sized enterprises around the world play a key role in building economic growth and maintaining environmental sustainability. This strategic role in the economy depends on the possessed competitive advantage, which will increasingly depend on the ecological behavior of SMEs. Therefore, it [...] Read more.
Small and medium-sized enterprises around the world play a key role in building economic growth and maintaining environmental sustainability. This strategic role in the economy depends on the possessed competitive advantage, which will increasingly depend on the ecological behavior of SMEs. Therefore, it is justified to undertake research the main goal of which is to identify the pro-ecological activities of SMEs conducive to achieving a competitive advantage. The original empirical research was conducted in 2021 on a sample of 452 small and medium-sized enterprises in Poland. The research was based on a questionnaire. The research allowed for the assessment of sustainable energy management by assessing the awareness of entrepreneurs, assessing the pro-ecological activities undertaken, and assessing the impact of pro-ecological activities on shaping the competitive advantages of enterprises in 2015–2020. The surveyed entrepreneurs considered the most important components of the company’s competitive advantage and sustainable energy management to be those investments aimed at achieving a high input–result ratio in a short time. In order to review the pro-ecological activities in Poland against the background of international data, other research results in this area are presented. The cited data confirm the results of the conducted extensive survey research. In the case of many countries and SMEs, environmental awareness is relatively low. Where it occurs, it is not translated into real activities in the field of sustainable energy management in the absence of economic efficiency. Full article
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Challenges in the EU Banking Sector as Exemplified by Poland in View of Legislative Changes Related to Climate Crisis Prevention
by Anna Komarnicka and Michał Komarnicki
Energies 2022, 15(3), 699; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en15030699 - 18 Jan 2022
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The activity and initiatives undertaken by financial institutions to protect the environment are now the goal of the evolution of the entire financial market. However, it is important not to ignore the legal issues and their implications, which to a large extent now [...] Read more.
The activity and initiatives undertaken by financial institutions to protect the environment are now the goal of the evolution of the entire financial market. However, it is important not to ignore the legal issues and their implications, which to a large extent now permeate many financial decisions and affect the practices and behaviours of banks. The main objective of this paper was to identify the current condition of and ongoing developments in European Union legal regulations concerning Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) and sustainable finance. An important aspect of this study was also to analyse the tools, legal instruments, standards and guidelines of the European Commission and the European Banking Authority (EBA) and those proposed by the international business environment in the area of non-financial reporting ESG disclosures in the EU banking sector as exemplified by Poland. In addition, this paper analyses the status of implementation of ESG-related requirements set by the EU legal framework by banks, banking associations and associations of cooperative banks operating in Poland. To achieve the objectives of this study, and to answer the research questions posed, an analysis of primary and secondary sources was carried out in conjunction with a review of the (national and foreign) literature on the subject. Two non-reactive research methodologies were used in the design of this study: the doctrinal legal method and desk research. The results of the analysis indicate that EU regulations are at the drafting stage and those adopted so far require a number of amendments. Banker associations have voiced extensive criticism of the regulations, which are viewed by banks as inadequate, unclear and inconsistent. Both EU and Polish banker associations primarily point to a high degree of generality in the solutions and legal frameworks adopted. The legal acts enacted to date do not correspond to the needs of the market. The analysis of the positions of the banking associations also revealed that the EU legislation still has gaps preventing a harmonised approach to the comprehensive and consistent integration of ESG factors by banks in their strategy and operations. Full article
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The Leading Traits of the Modern Corporate Leader: Comparing Survey Results from 2008 and 2018
by Robert Karaszewski and Rafał Drewniak
Energies 2021, 14(23), 7926; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en14237926 - 26 Nov 2021
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This article deals with the evolution of leadership in the corporate business environment by presenting the results of comparative empirical studies conducted in 2008 and 2018. Based on an analysis of empirical research on the 2000 largest global corporations, obtained from the Forbes [...] Read more.
This article deals with the evolution of leadership in the corporate business environment by presenting the results of comparative empirical studies conducted in 2008 and 2018. Based on an analysis of empirical research on the 2000 largest global corporations, obtained from the Forbes Global 2000, this work presents the changes that took place over a decade in the characteristics and competencies of contemporary leaders. The results allowed us to identify the desired characteristics, competencies, and character traits of contemporary leaders. In fact, the comparative analysis of these data showed the dynamics of change in the approach of global corporate leaders over the decade. The research results have important implications for the energy sector. Some of the companies participating in the study operate in the energy sector, therefore the opinions of these CEOs indicate significant determinants of modern leadership in this type of enterprise. When analysing the research results on the vision and scope of leadership impact in corporate business, we pointed, among other things, to the assessment of leadership traits, the evolution of leadership activities’ delegation, and the assessment of the importance of managers’ individual action areas and leadership factors. Full article
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Comparison of Consumption and Renewable Sources of Energy in European Union Countries—Sectoral Indicators, Economic Conditions and Environmental Impacts
by Anna Komarnicka and Anna Murawska
Energies 2021, 14(12), 3714; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en14123714 - 21 Jun 2021
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The use of energy is a precondition for global economic and civilisational development. However, the growing demand for energy is depleting traditional energy resources and, most importantly, causing environmental pollution, mainly through the emission of greenhouse gases. As energy is necessary for the [...] Read more.
The use of energy is a precondition for global economic and civilisational development. However, the growing demand for energy is depleting traditional energy resources and, most importantly, causing environmental pollution, mainly through the emission of greenhouse gases. As energy is necessary for the functioning of all sectors of the economy, such as industry, services, transport as well as households, these sectors are the largest contributors to energy consumption. Renewable energy sources are an alternative to generating energy from conventional fossil fuels. The main objective of this paper was to determine and compare the level, trends and variation in energy consumption by different economic sectors in countries of the European Union in 2010–2019. An analysis of the share of renewable energy consumption in different economic sectors was also carried out, as well as an assessment of the relationship of these indicators with the level of economic development of the countries and environmental impacts in the form of greenhouse gas emissions from energy consumption. To explore the topics under discussion, a dozen of indicators have been considered in the article. The source of empirical data collected was the European Statistical Office. The researched period covered the years 2010–2019. The empirical data was statistically analysed. The article considers changes in the values of the studied indicators, differentiation between countries and the results of correlation and regression analysis. As shown by the data from 2010–2019, the countries of the European Union vary significantly in respect of primary and final energy consumption. The highest final energy consumption occurs in the transport sector, followed by slightly lower consumption in the industrial sector and households sector and the lowest but also significant consumption in the commercial and public services sector. Since 2010, total primary and final energy consumption has decreased in the EU (27) countries. Total energy consumption and consumption by individual sectors in modern economies of the EU (27) countries are reflected on the one hand in economic development and on the other—in exacerbation of adverse climate changes. Therefore, all EU Member States, aware of their energy consumption and their own contribution to environmental pollution, should take effective and sustainable corrective action in this area as soon as possible. Full article
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Blockchain Technology in Life Cycle Assessment—New Research Trends
by Robert Karaszewski, Paweł Modrzyński, Gözde Türkmen Müldür and Jacek Wójcik
Energies 2021, 14(24), 8292; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/en14248292 - 09 Dec 2021
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Environmental protection is currently one of the key priority areas of the European Union (EU). The search for precise tools to assess the impact of the economy, industry, or the production of individual products or services is crucial for an effective and efficient [...] Read more.
Environmental protection is currently one of the key priority areas of the European Union (EU). The search for precise tools to assess the impact of the economy, industry, or the production of individual products or services is crucial for an effective and efficient policy in environmental protection. Blockchain technology, originally related to the financial sector and cryptocurrencies, is an innovative solution that is increasingly being implemented by other areas of the economy and industry sectors. The authors reviewed the literature and based on it presented the possibilities and effects of using blockchain technology in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), which is in line with the current development trends of this method. The analysis of the research conducted in this area also allowed to present not only the advantages of blockchain in LCA, but also the limitations of this technology and the potential directions of further research. Full article
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