Application of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to Solve Environmental Sustainability Problems: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis

Mardani, Abbas; Štreimikienė, Dalia; Zavadskas, Edmundas Kazimieras; Cavallaro, Fausto; Nilashi, Mehrbakhsh; Jusoh, Ahmad; Zare, Hakimeh

doi:10.3390/su9101814

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“…Statements 'to protect the environment' and 'efficient use of natural resources' received the highest percentage of 81% and 72%, respectively, which are both related to the environmental aspect of sustainability. This finding is not surprising, as it is self-evident that the word sustainability has been promoted as environmental awareness or protection of our environment [53]. While the statements related to the social aspect of sustainability, which are 'life quality' and 'progress in social life' received moderate percentages of 67% and 51%, respectively, issues related to the economic aspect, which are 'maintains economic growth' and 'profit-generation without compromising the future needs' received the lowest percentages of 49% and 43%, respectively.…”

Section: Awareness Knowledge and Understanding Of Sustainable Constrmentioning

confidence: 78%

Sustainable Construction Industry in Cambodia: Awareness, Drivers and Barriers

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Abstract:Although sustainability is of utmost importance, anecdotal evidence suggests that the concept is not adequately implemented in many developing countries. This paper investigates industry stakeholders' awareness of the current state of, factors driving, and barriers hindering the adoption of sustainable construction (SC) in Cambodia. Using an empirical questionnaire survey targeting local construction professionals, respondents were invited to rate their level of awareness, knowledge and understanding of SC, as well as to rate the level of importance of 31 drivers and 10 barriers identified from the seminal literature. The data set was subjected to the relative importance index method. The results suggest that the industry-wide adoption of SC practices is poor, which is believed to be due to a lack of awareness and knowledge, and reluctance to adopt new sustainable technologies. Furthermore, more efforts must be put into the selection of more durable materials for the extension of buildings' lives and to minimize material consumption, as well as to develop energy-efficient buildings with minimal environmental impact and a healthy indoor environment, so that the ability of future generations to meet their own needs will not be compromised. The outcomes of this study have enriched knowledge about the current state of, drivers of, and barriers to sustainable construction in a typical developing economy. Although the outcomes of this study were a short scoping exercise, it has formed a significant base for future SC work within Cambodia.

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Section: Awareness Knowledge and Understanding Of Sustainable Constrmentioning

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“…Relevant research fields have aimed to solve environmental/sustainability problems via SEM techniques, as shown by a comprehensive meta-analysis review, reported in [91] after reviewing all studies issued by Web of Science and Scopus in the timespan 2005-2016. PLS is used in 61% of SEM analyses, mainly at a corporate level (78%), and more often in lines of research like Resource Based View (RBV), Stakeholder Theory and Institutional Theory, as suggested by several US, Taiwanese and Chinese scholars.…”

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Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance Information on Economic Performance: Evidence of a Corporate ‘Sustainability Advantage’ from Europe

2019

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Both UN Agenda 2030 and the Directive n. 2014/95/EU have recently promoted a marked improvement in sustainability disclosure, especially for larger companies or groups. Starting from this premise, we carried out an original study on the financial materiality of the E-S-G (environmental, social and governance) information of primary companies listed on major European indices in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Spain (BEL, CAC, DAX, FTSE-MIB, IBEX). Within the Stakeholder Theory and the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)–Corporate Social Perfomance (CSP) framework, our empirical analysis examined the impact of non-financial results (assessed through sustainability indicators) on economic (financial and market) performance in the timespan 2014–2017. We propose a different approach from previous studies, based on a PLS (Partial least squares)/SEM (Structural equation modeling) methodology together with the unprecedented consideration of “ESG” measures (Environmental, Social and Governance), either absolute (scores) or relative (extra-performance over industry sector). We find that, despite the absolute level of the individual ESG scores not being impactful, the “distance” from the industry average–normal figures (excess or abnormal ESG performance) is positively relevant, collaterally revisiting the notion of competitive advantage in sustainability terms. Corporate size is shown to be a significant background factor (as slack resources proxy). Social, environmental and governance responsibility (to all stakeholders) appear to be important as a competitive factor of the modern firm.

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“…SEM method has been used in various studies around the world in several different industries like tourism and the hospitality industry service and manufacturing industries, transportation industry, construction industry, firms, universities and other industries and sectors (Mardani et al 2017). However, due to the principal statistical assumptions and nature of fit statistics, there are two SEM approaches, namely the componentbased approach (i.e.…”

Section: Structural Equation Modelling (Sem)mentioning

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The construction client satisfaction model: a PLS-SEM approach

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Banaitis

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Journal of Civil Engineering and Management

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Abstract. The satisfaction of the client is of utmost importance in procuring future projects; however, anecdotally client satisfaction (CS) is not adequately considered in many developing countries. Factors associated with the influence of service quality (SQ) on construction client satisfaction and how it affects their behavioural intentions in Cambodia are investigated. A theoretical structural model was developed to investigate the influence of five SQ factors on CS and their links to the future behavioural intentions of the client. A partial least square approach of the structural equation modelling technique (PLS-SEM) was employed to analyse data collected from a questionnaire survey of 227 participants comprising the clients of small and medium size projects. The structural model adapts 22 attributes across five SQ factors, namely: reliability; responsiveness; assurance; empathy, and tangible factors. PLS-SEM outcomes confirmed that the future behavioural intentions of the client are influenced by their satisfaction over the service excellence provided by construction companies. Moreover, treating every client individually and demonstrating an approachable attitude towards their needs will increase their satisfaction with the experience they had with a contractor. Findings and recommendations of the study may be useful to construction companies who are seeking ways to improve CS in developing countries.

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Application of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to Solve Environmental Sustainability Problems: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis

Cited by 57 publications

References 314 publications

Sustainable Construction Industry in Cambodia: Awareness, Drivers and Barriers

Sustainable Construction Industry in Cambodia: Awareness, Drivers and Barriers

Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance Information on Economic Performance: Evidence of a Corporate ‘Sustainability Advantage’ from Europe

The construction client satisfaction model: a PLS-SEM approach

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