Journal of Business Chemistry May 2011
After a bit more than three years, it is time for us to say goodbye as Executive Editors of the Journal of Business Chemistry. We look back on many successful issues and are very grateful for the support of all authors and reviewers for this and previous issues. We would now like to hand over […]
The growing demand for alternative fuels has propelled biodiesel into the spotlight as a viable solution. This case study at Manhattan College exemplifies interdisciplinary collaboration between chemical engineering and business students. It focuses on transforming waste vegetable oil into biodiesel, offering an eco-friendly fuel source and glycerin for soap and candle production. MBA students conducted […]
1 Introduction “The world is small today” and “the number of multicultural teams increases every day. Consequently, cultural wisdom has a huge impact on increasing team performance” (Karayel, 2021). Cultural Wisdom is a key competence factor in today’s Business, but seems still heavily underrated regarding importance and steering in Industry. “Cultural wisdom means having curiosity […]
When we held this book in our hands for the first time, we were surprised as to the reason someone had made the effort to compile another such book with already so many similar titles available – especially in such a small niche as chemistry. Right in the first sentences of the preface, the focus […]
1 Introduction Scientists have long recognized that anthropogenic actions cause emissions that have drastic consequences for the global climate and their warnings are increasing (IPCC, 2023). At the same time, a strong economy has always been necessary for prosperity and security. How could climate protection and economic success be reconciled at the same time? To […]
Abstract Sustainability and digitalization are currently strategic priorities for manufacturing companies to be globally competitive, and one option is to incorporate these aspects in a company product innovation work process; the topical area for this study. An exploratory inquiry has been conducted with nineteen global manufacturing companies in six sectors of the process industries, including […]
Abstract The present article introduces a framework for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to measure, monetise, integrate, and manage their sustainability within the limits of the planetary boundaries. This innovative approach aims to enable SMEs to transparently depict, monitor, and manage their transformation towards a fully sustainable business model based on key performance indicators. Using […]
Abstract This paper is directed to stakeholders from the private sector, public institutions, civil society, and academia that have to do with the production and use of chemicals or climate change, be it in a direct form or indirectly in advisory institutions, research, or government and regulatory bodies. It is meant as a contribution to […]
Abstract This case study is intended to show how multi-stakeholder industrial sites can form a first common framework for sustainable development. The paper presents the application of the materiality analysis approach to a multi-stakeholder industrial park in Germany. The challenge of a multi-stakeholder industrial area is to align activities of different companies within the park […]
Abstract The industry sector is a significant consumer of energy and emitter of greenhouse gas emissions. Within this sector, the highest energy demand and emissions are caused by the process industries due to the need to chemically transform feedstocks and raw materials into basic chemicals and materials. New processes that include the use of renewable […]