Energy Transition: Economic, Social and Environmental Dimensions (Industrial Ecology)

This book opens up a critical dimension of energy transition taking in account multidimensional challenges on economic, social and environmental fields. The book discusses the trends in the field of energy transition and evolving practices adopted by public authorities and companies for betterment of environment and society. The editors (4) identify directions and challenges involved in the energy transition. The novelty of this book is the multidisciplinary approach, being presented the economic, social and environmental challenges involved in the energy transition. The energy transition is accompanied by a complex process of changing attitudes and behaviors of energy consumers and producers. The consequences are profound not only economically and environmentally but also socially, renewable energy being a solution for energy poverty reduction and development of rural communities. Therefore, certain social and environmental problems generated by energy poverty are solved by using renewable energy. Moreover, the complexity of the phenomenon is presented not only in terms of the analysis of the main sources of renewable energy but also the ethical aspects involved in the use of sources such as biofuels. In the case of this source, the main problem is whether the use of certain agricultural products for the production of biofuels threatens food security, especially in rural areas.

All categories of stakeholders must show responsibility and get involved in this complex process which requires a remarkable technical and financial effort. The energy transition can offer innovative solutions through which the impact of economic activity on the environment is minimized, and in this way, industrial ecology achieves its objectives to support sustainable development. The demands imposed by industrial ecology must shape not only the behavior of oil and gas companies but also of entities involved in the production and consumption of renewable energy. Given the negative externalities generated, companies in the fossil fuel sector have become increasingly socially responsible, their social and environmental performance (non-financial) being presented in detail in the annual sustainability reports to inform stakeholders. Therefore, this book is an important read not only for scholars, but also for those who are interested in ensuring an environmentally sustainable future taking in account energy transition challenges.

Syed Abdul Rehman Khan is a professor of Supply Chain and Logistics Management. He achieved his CSCP―Certified Supply Chain Professional certificate from the U.S.A. and completed his postdoctoral fellowship from Tsinghua University.

Prof. Khan has more than twelve years’ core experience of supply chain and logistics at   industry and academic levels. He has attended several international conferences and also has been invited as a keynote speaker in different countries. He has published more than 150+ scientific research papers in different well-renowned international peer-reviewed journals (SSCI/SCI and ABS listed) and conferences, including couple of research paper indexed in Essential Science Indicators (ESI). He is the author of 7 books related to the environmental sustainability, renewable energy, green practices. He is a regular contributor to conferences and workshops around the world. 

Mirela Panait currently holds the position of Ph.D. Professor at Faculty of Economic Sciences, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti (Romania). Starting with 2021, she is also a scientific researcher at the Institute of National Economy within the Romanian Academy. Her work experience derives from and includes: teaching courses and seminaries; research activities; participating in scientific conferences. Regarding research results, these are represented by publishing seven books and over 100 scientific papers in the field of interest: sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, foreign investment, capital market. She has published articles in leading international journals, including Land Use Policy, Energies, Sustainability and PlosOne. On the editorial level, the activity of her is intense, being associate editor, guest editor or reviewer at prestigious journals within  Emerald, MDPI and IGI Global groups. 

Félix Puime currently holds the position of Ph.D. Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business of University of A Coruña. His work experience includes teaching courses and seminaries; research activities; participating in scientific conferences; reviewer for several international scientific journals and conferences.  Regarding research activities, these are represented by the publishing of books and scientific papers in the field of interest: renewable energy, leadership, investment, capital market, corporate social responsibility and sustainable development.

Lukman Raimi is Assistant Professor at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam, UBD School of Business and Economics (SBE). Prior to joining the UBD, he was Assistant Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship, Coordinator Graduate Program in the School of Business & Entrepreneurship and Director Centre for Entrepreneurship at the American University of Nigeria. He is Entrepreneurship Educator trained at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), Ahmedabad, India, under the World Bank-StepB Project. He had undergone a special training in Enterprise Education for Employability at Pan-Atlantic University Nigeria under the British Council’s sponsorship. He is an alumnus of the Cumberland Lodge Residential Mentoring, Windsor, United Kingdom. He attended the Experiential Classroom XX for Entrepreneurship Educators at the University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida, United States. He has delivered conferences/seminar papers in Turkey, Malaysia, Ghana, Ramania, Albania, Togo, India, Belfast, Leicester, US. His numerous publications are listed in Scopus, Researchgate, Publons and Google Scholar.