The motivation for corporate energy strategies on energy efficiency among Kenyan firms

Submitted by Jane Nyawira Maina on
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Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to investigate the drivers for adopting energy efficiency practices within an emerging market context.

Design/methodology/approach

Drawing on the shared value theoretical perspective, this study investigates the corporate strategy approaches toward energy efficiency in firms. This paper draws from a sample of 852 Kenyan firms from 14 sectors. This study’s analysis is based on an ordered probit model.

Findings

Climate Change, Energy

The economics impacts of long-run droughts: Challenges, gaps, and way forward

Submitted by Cristóbal Vásquez on

Quantifying drought's economic impacts has been key for decision-making to build future strategies and improve the development and implementation of proactive plans. However, climate change is changing drought frequency, intensity, and durability. These changes imply modifications of their economic impact, as longer droughts result in greater cumulative economic losses for water users.

Climate Change, Water