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Nowadays effective grazing management plays a critical role in sustaining biodiversity, maintaining soil quality and protecting natural habitats, thereby supporting ecological balance. The present study aims to explore stocking density trends on livestock farms with different economic size in the Baltic States over the years 2004 - 2023 and contrast them with changes in the EU stocking density. Stocking density is measured in livestock units per hectare of forage utilized agricultural area and acts as a basic eval...

Background: Climate-related variability increasingly affects the stability and economic sustainability of agricultural production, particularly in grain-producing regions where weather conditions during key phenological stages strongly influence production outcomes. This study addresses the need for an applicable regional model that connects meteorological pressure with economic interpretation in the context of sustainable development. Methods: A key performance indicator-based economic model was developed using d...

Functional fragmentation remains a critical constraint in information-intensive organizations, limiting workflow coherence and reducing overall process performance. This study provides an empirical analysis of workflow–structure alignment, with particular emphasis on coordination and governance mechanisms as means of integrating fragmented functional activities. Drawing on Business Process Management (BPM) and socio-technical systems theory, alignment is conceptualized as the integration of organizational struct...

In order to achieve sustainable economic development, a good way in which this aspect can be realized in Romania, as in any nation, is to accelerate energy transformations and increase energy efficiency. Through sustainable financing, the link between economic development and environmental protection is ensured. Sustainable development is justified through green financing and is among the widely discussed issues related to environmental economics and sustainable finance. At a global level, they have been imperativ...

The article explores the role of artificial intelligence as a tool for transforming ESG reporting and innovative development of the banking sector. It is substantiated that, in the context of increasing regulatory requirements, the growing importance of sustainable green financing, and the rising expectations of investors and customers, ESG reporting is gradually becoming a strategic tool for the sustainable development of banking activities. It is proven that the use of AI improves the quality, accuracy, transpar...

Environmental sustainability serves as a critical foundation for socioeconomic advancement. From a holistic viewpoint, regional sustainability relies on the interplay between environmental, social, and economic systems. While overpopulation is widely viewed as a primary threat to these systems, the challenges faced by regions experiencing population decline also serve attention. This paper examines the environmental and demographic traits of Latvia, analyzing the socioeconomic and ecological consequences of popula...

Insufficient investment activity in the Bulgarian forestry sector raises questions regarding the financial efficiency of potential forestry investment opportunities. The study estimates the financial efficiency and investment risk of creation a 4 ha plantation of Populus x canadensis cv. I-214 under Bulgarian conditions. The analysis is based on plantation model located within the territorial scope of the State Forestry Asenovgrad and assumes a 20-year rotation period. Financial efficiency is assessed by means of ...

The Romanian electricity market has undergone substantial structural transformations during the last decade as a consequence of energy transition policies, increasing integration of renewable energy sources and geopolitical developments affecting European energy systems. The period between 2024 and 2025 represents a relevant timeframe for evaluating the evolution of electricity generation, consumption patterns and the balance between supply and demand within the national energy system. This study provides an asses...

Bioclimatic design has emerged as a fundamental approach in sustainable architecture, responding to the growing challenges of climate change, energy efficiency, urban heat islands, and environmental degradation. By adapting buildings and urban spaces to local climatic conditions through passive design strategies, bioclimatic architecture seeks to reduce energy consumption, improve thermal comfort, enhance environmental performance, and promote long-term resilience. Unlike conventional architectural models that rel...

The transition to a circular economy (CE) is a key driver of sustainable development, particularly in Southeast Europe (SEE), where environmental pressures and economic restructuring remain significant. This study examines CE policies, implementation practices, and emerging trends across SEE countries, with emphasis on their alignment with European Union sustainability frameworks. A mixed-methods approach is applied, combining comparative policy analysis with qualitative case studies. Data sources include national...

In the context of increasing pressure on natural resources, driven by population growth, accelerated urbanization, and changing consumption patterns, the issue of food waste is gaining growing relevance at the global level. The food service sector, as an integral part of the HoReCa industry, contributes significantly to this problem, being characterized by high production volumes, demand variability, and operational complexity. Within this framework, the circular economy emerges as an essential alternative model t...

Design is inherently a decision-making process that involves generating alternatives whose evaluation allows for the improvement of the final intervention. In public contexts, decision-making requires a shared and participatory approach, as such processes are inherently characterized by multi-actor involvement and multidimensional considerations, especially in matters concerning sustainability and environmental governance. Participatory Multi-Criteria Evaluations (PMCEs) implement a multidimensional approach and c...

ABSTRACT The nutritional composition for different healthy and/or diet purposes needs an appropriate composition of ingredients. But the different food products contain different levels of nutritional gradients. Therefore, the cost minimization of the food supplies and the composition of the ingredients in an appropriate combination can be a target from an economic point of view. The paper quantifies the relationships between food supply and the composition of the ingredient procedure by means of minimizing the su...

The rapid pace of urbanization, demographic transformation, and climate-related challenges has intensified the need for inclusive and sustainable urban spaces that respond to the needs of diverse communities. Contemporary cities are increasingly characterized by social, cultural, economic, and demographic heterogeneity, requiring urban planning approaches that integrate social equity, environmental sustainability, accessibility, and participatory governance. This study explores the theoretical and practical dimens...

The transition toward sustainable development and climate neutrality has intensified the implementation of environmental policies across the European Union (EU), including carbon taxation, emissions trading systems, renewable energy subsidies, green taxation, and regulatory measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While these policies are essential for achieving environmental sustainability and the objectives of the European Green Deal, growing concerns have emerged regarding their potential social con...

The introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) represents a major transformation in sustainability reporting in the European Union. A key innovation of the ESRS framework is the concept of double materiality, which requires companies to disclose both the financial implications of sustainability issues and their impacts on society and the environment. This study investigates how European companies operationalize double materiali...

One of the primary elements to achieving targets set out by the European Green Deal in Latvia is mitigation of climate change in livestock production, where dairy farming is one of the leading sources of agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The aim of this study is to evaluate the economic and environmental impacts of five types of feed additives in Latvian dairy farming, with aim to reduce emissions. The research analyses milk production statistics, evaluates it together with scientific emission factors a...

The aim of the study is to assess economic damage from real losses of the working-age population of the constituent entities of the Siberian Federal District caused by the negative impact of climate change, air pollution, man-made emergencies and transport accidents. The economic damage assessment from premature deaths of the working-age population of the Siberian Federal District was conducted based on data from the territorial offices of Rosstat, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and medical analytical cente...

The global transition toward renewable energy has become one of the most significant economic and environmental transformations of the twenty-first century. Driven by climate change mitigation goals, energy security concerns, technological innovation, and international sustainability commitments, emerging economies are increasingly investing in renewable energy systems such as solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal energy. However, the economic implications of this transition are complex, involving struc...

Green finance has become a critical driver of sustainable development in emerging economies, where rapid economic growth, infrastructure expansion, environmental degradation, and climate vulnerability create both urgent challenges and unique opportunities for transformation. As these economies seek to balance industrialization, poverty reduction, and environmental sustainability, sustainable investment strategies have gained increasing importance in mobilizing capital toward low-carbon development pathways. Green ...

Green growth has emerged as a strategic framework for reconciling economic development with environmental sustainability, particularly in the context of climate change, resource scarcity, energy transition, and increasing socio-economic vulnerability. As governments and institutions seek pathways toward low-carbon development, the concept of economic resilience has gained equal importance, emphasizing the capacity of economies to absorb shocks, adapt to structural changes, and maintain long-term stability. The int...

This paper examines hunting tourism in Slovakia as an economic activity with implications for sustainable development and environmental policy. Based on statistical analysis, it evaluates key indicators such as visitor numbers, hunting infrastructure, and revenues from fee-based hunting, with an emphasis on their role in regional economies and natural resource management. The study also outlines the conceptual framework of hunting tourism, including its definition, typology, and insights from international researc...

This paper addresses the problem of integrating circular economy (CE) principles into production planning processes in high-mix manufacturing environments. Although environmental indicators are increasingly monitored in industrial practice, their role in operational planning decisions remains limited. In many cases, data collection is not followed by its effective use in decision-making processes. The aim of the paper is to present an author-developed conceptual approach that enables the transition from monitoring...

This report represents an attempt to examine the investment attractiveness of the industrial real estate market in Bulgaria. To achieve this, financial analysis was used and an original ROI model was constructed. This allows comparing and positioning the country to the leading markets in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) - Poland, the Czech Republic, and Romania. The study is based on verified secondary empirical data from Cushman & Wakefield/Forton, Colliers, and JLL, using published market indicators for Q4 2024 ...

Leadership effectiveness is a key driver of organizational success, especially in emerging economies undergoing transformation. This study examines how leadership behaviors influence managerial decision-making effectiveness among business leaders in Kosovo, focusing on supportive and directive behaviors, leadership style, and decision-making competencies. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 82 leaders across micro to large enterprises in production, trade, and service sectors. Quantitative ana...

Financial markets exhibit complex dynamic behavior, particularly during periods of instability when traditional assumptions about market efficiency tend to break down. This study builds upon an ML-based AI system developed in [1], [2], which extracts information from companies’ financial statements to model stock price directional movements. From a behavioral finance perspective, investor biases may lead to deviations from rational decision-making, especially during periods of market stress. To address this, a m...

Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have emerged as a strategic approach in contemporary urban planning for addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, and urban resilience. By integrating natural processes and ecosystem services into the design and management of cities, NBS offer sustainable alternatives to conventional gray infrastructure while simultaneously generating environmental, social, and economic benefits. Green roofs, urban forests, wetlands, perme...

Tunnels, as specific types of transport structures, place high demands on pavement construction. When selecting the pavement type, two main construction types are often compared: asphalt concrete and cement concrete. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, which must always be considered in light of the boundary conditions. The choice between asphalt and concrete pavement should be based on the specific project requirements, climatic conditions, traffic load, planned service life, maintenance and repair opti...

The present research analyses development opportunities for car electrification in Latvia in the context of the European Green Deal, assessing both political and economic aspects as well as business practices. The research aims to identify factors that influence the development of electromobility and to develop proposals for its promotion. The research employed document analysis, statistical, qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as conducted a case study of the company Ayvens Latvija and five expert inter...

The growing importance of sustainable consumption in the digital environment highlights the need to better understand how consumer perceptions and trust influence decision-making processes. Digital platforms increasingly shape how sustainability-related information is perceived and interpreted, making perceived sustainability and consumer trust critical factors in sustainable consumption decisions. This article presents the results of a study aimed at analysing how perceived sustainability and consumer trust influ...

The research is aimed at developing intelligent solution for the manager to better plan future resources. A key element in profit management is resource allocation. The idea of this research is based on the desire to improve the profit of a business organization. Quantitative formalization of this process is done by presenting mathematical models for predicting. Formal modeling in forecasting is based on statistical analysis of available historical data and estimation of future behavior. Mathematical prediction mo...

This study examines how organizational structure and workflow/process design can be aligned in information-intensive organizations through Business Process Management, workflow standardization, digital automation, and adaptive governance. The study develops and evaluates the Adaptive Workflow–Structure Integration Model, which integrates structural standardization, digitally orchestrated workflows, and governance mechanisms into a unified socio-technical framework. The model is applied in a document-intensive or...

The article examines the main challenges and current status of ESG reporting implementation in the banking sector, as well as the impact of banks on sustainable finance and sustainable development. It is proven that the development of ESG reporting contributes to ensuring transparency, accountability, and the integration of social, governance, and environmental aspects of banking institutions. The interaction between regulatory and normative acts in the field of ESG reporting is studied. The main international sta...

Rural tourism represents an important instrument for the sustainable development of local communities, contributing to economic diversification, job creation, and the valorization of natural and cultural resources. Caras-Severin County benefits from significant tourism potential. This study aims to analyze the role of rural tourism as a driver of sustainable development, with a focus on its economic, social, and environmental impact. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire administered to the local...

The prioritised tasks of the Common Agricultural Policy include sustainable agricultural production and improving food chain safety. Achieving this requires knowledge transfer, innovation and financing. The production and processing of agricultural products today take place in line with the objectives set by the Common Agricultural Policy for the post-2020 period. Among these, the horizontal objective often referred to as the tenth objective permeating all other areas is “Knowledge management and innovation,” ...

Repairs of cement concrete pavements are among the most demanding technological operations in road construction and therefore require increased attention. Repairs of less damaged cement concrete pavements are usually made using plastic mortars, epoxy and polyester resins or special materials. The economics of the repair, or the strengthening of damaged cement concrete pavements, is tied to the technical and technological problems of interaction with asphalt layers. Thin reinforced cement concrete slab is a method ...

We are currently witnessing a period in which the issues of crime and safety in rural areas are gaining increasing relevance in the context of socio-economic transformations and pressures on agricultural systems and rural communities. Accordingly, the dynamics of this phenomenon are closely linked to factors such as the structure of the labour market, social capital, public policies, the level of economic development, and access to resources and infrastructure. At the same time, the interaction between agriculture...

The introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) has fundamentally transformed sustainability reporting in the European Union. Corporate sustainability disclosures are shifting from largely voluntary practices toward a standardized and assurance-oriented reporting framework aimed at improving transparency, comparability and decision usefulness of ESG information. Despite these regulatory developments, the evaluation of sustainabi...

In this study, we examine the sustainable production and consumption of wine products. We aim to determine whether respondents consume non-alcoholic or other value-added products and, in the case of value-added products, which characteristics are important to them. When identifying directions for product development, it is also essential to assess whether consumers are willing to pay more for such products and, if so, what price they consider realistic for products with their preferred characteristics. Our researc...

Sustainable public space design has become a central concern in contemporary urban planning as cities face increasing pressures from rapid urbanization, social fragmentation, climate change, and demographic transformation. Public spaces, including parks, squares, streets, pedestrian zones, waterfronts, and community gathering areas play a critical role in fostering social interaction, civic engagement, environmental quality, and urban resilience. Their design directly influences the inclusiveness, accessibility, a...

Sustainability in the energy sector depends not only on technological change and renewable energy development, but also on the capacity to ensure an adaptable and future-oriented workforce. Although forecasting methods are widely used in operational workforce planning, their role in supporting sustainable human capital development remains insufficiently explored. The aim of this study is to assess how forecasting-based approaches can support sustainable human capital development in the energy sector by identifying...

This article examines how the impacts of climate change are assessed during the formulation of adaptation strategies and sustainable investment decisions. The purpose of this discourse is to determine, based on thorough analysis, the most effective methods for mitigating the detrimental effects of climate change. The analysis identified notable disparities in the climate change adaptation strategies implemented across various regions. It was concluded that sustainable investments depend on the integration of scien...

This article examines the new corporate sustainability reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which represents a significant regulatory step towards strengthening transparency and accountability regarding the environmental impact of businesses in the European Union. Growing regulatory pressure, stakeholder expectations, and the urgent need to address climate change in recent years have driven the need for more comprehensive, standardized, and credible non-financial re...

Green finance has become a central instrument in the global transition toward sustainable economic growth, addressing the urgent need to align financial systems with environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and long-term development goals. As economies face increasing pressures from climate change, resource depletion, environmental degradation, and social inequality, traditional financial models are being re-evaluated to incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. Green finance inc...

Accounting is not just an activity, it is a reflection of traditions, values, it even represents the language of business for the respective era and carries within itself the messages of each economic unit that presents itself to outsiders. There is no enterprise that does not perform accounting activities and does not have an accountant. The accounting profession has been much discussed in recent years, not only due to the influence of digitalization and digital technologies, but also due to the fact that the eco...

The transition to sustainable agriculture in Europe depends on farming systems that are not only environmentally sound but also economically viable and measurable. Meeting the targets of the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy requires tools that translate sustainability into quantifiable, comparable, and actionable data at the farm level. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is one way that offers this capacity, yet methodological gaps and data limitations continue to constrain its wider use. This study inve...

Rising urbanization and consumption are accompanied by increasing volumes of municipal solid waste (MSW). This fact requires improved economic mechanisms for regulating waste management. Under these conditions, it is important to harmonize the interests of the state and business. Recently, waste management costs and investments in fixed assets have been rising. The key factors influencing MSW generation for Russian regions were identified and their impact was assessed. The urbanization rate and food consumption ar...

The role of urban planning as a driver of land value creation is examined, with particular attention to the mechanisms through which this value may be captured for public benefit. The study analyses the relationship between planning decisions, the regulatory framework, and land value dynamics in the Bulgarian context, applying the OECD-Lincoln analytical framework to systematically examine the processes of value creation, capture, and redistribution.To this end, the theoretical foundations of land value formation ...

This analysis examines the regulatory framework for the seaweed sector and its impact in the Baltic Sea region through a systematic literature review and quantitative approach. The study assessed legislation and policy documents at four levels of governance: international, European Union, regional and national. The aim of the study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal framework for the seaweed sector, to identify the main trends and challenges, and to assess its potential impact on the development ...

The paper aims to analyze the economic performance of the Romanian aquaculture sector, the main objective is to evaluate key economic indicators in the context of environmental pressures and existing regulations, identifying opportunities and challenges for a sustainable development of the sector. To achieve the proposed objective, the research is based on an analysis of statistical data for the period 2014-2023. This includes economic indicators specific to the aquaculture sector, such as number of companies, num...