A survey analysis of energy saving activities of industrial companies in Hyogo, Japan

This paper seeks to measure industrial energy saving activities (ESAs) and identify their determinant factors via an empirical study of companies in Hyogo, Japan. The surveyed companies exhibit high participation ratios in the pre-listed ESAs, especially those related to managerial measures. The cla...

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Published in:Journal of cleaner production 2014-03, Vol.66, p.288-300
Main Authors: Liu, Xianbing, Yamamoto, Ryuichi, Suk, Sunhee
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Applied ecology
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
Company
Conservation, protection and management of environment and wildlife
Determinant factor
Energy saving activity
Environment and sustainable development
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Hyogo
Japan
Pollution
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Summary:This paper seeks to measure industrial energy saving activities (ESAs) and identify their determinant factors via an empirical study of companies in Hyogo, Japan. The surveyed companies exhibit high participation ratios in the pre-listed ESAs, especially those related to managerial measures. The classified factors are partly confirmed by econometric analysis. Whereas external pressures do not appear to alter the level of involvement of a company in ESAs, internal factors show a significant and positive influence. These findings point to the need for higher levels of support for industry as a whole from policy makers and industrial associations, to enhance energy saving practices within industry.
ISSN:0959-6526
1879-1786
DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.10.011