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This research delves into a crucial yet often neglected aspect of total carbon emissions—household carbon emissions (HCEs). Utilizing data from the China Household Finance Survey (CHFS), this paper examines the causal relationship between the reference-dependent point for expected income (RDPEI) and HCEs through both theoretical and empirical lenses.

Owing to critical policy significance, a growing body of literature has been predominantly concentrating on the social welfare benefits brought by green finance (GF) initiatives. However, there is a paucity of research that quantifies the economic costs of GF initiatives on carbon reduction, raising the increasing concerns about the irreconcilable climate-economy trade-offs. To end this, the present study systematically investigates the influence of GF initiatives on the carbon-related marginal abatement cost (MAC) using two competing hypotheses: regulatory versus technical effects.

Evaluating the consumption-based carbon footprint offers detailed insights into people’s behaviours, lifestyles, and environmental impact stemming from their consumption patterns. Integrating life satisfaction and attitudes into the analysis is crucial. This paper aims to examine how life satisfaction, financial constraints, attitudes toward sustainable consumption, environmental awareness, and socio-economic/demographic variables contribute to the carbon footprint across the following consumption categories: food, mobility, electricity, heating, and clothes.

The subject of the paper is to point out the influence of the so-called "neoliberal culture" on economic development in the SEE countries and to explain the relationship between "neoliberal culture" and alternative institutions. In order to understand the topics covered by the research, the nature of the relationship between culture and institutions, as well as the relationship between culture and economic development, are additionally explained. The goal of the research is to ascertain the negative impact of the so-called "neoliberal culture" in SEE countries.

Climate change is largely caused by human activities and has negative effects on the world such as temperature rise, sea level rise and warming oceans, easier spread of disease, increased species loss, more intense natural phenomena, food scarcity, forced migration and increased poverty. This can leave an emotional impact on people – people start experiencing climate change-related emotions or eco-emotions. These emotions can affect each other and people’s environmental behaviour.

Seeking to implement the sustainable development goals (SDGs), the integration of digital technologies in supply chains emerges as a promising tool to address environmental challenges and improve operational efficiency. Utilizing the supply chain innovation and application pilot policy as a quasi-natural experiment, we assess the causal impact of supply chain digitization on corporate environmental practices. Our findings reveal that supply chain digital innovation substantially enhances corporate environmental practices.

Gender equality is a fundamental value of the European Union (EU), as reflected in its policy framework. Despite commendable progress, gender disparities persist, particularly in the agricultural sector. Central and Eastern European countries merit particular attention due to their transforming rural areas and the need to ensure social equality. The issues of gender equality in Lithuanian agriculture have not been sufficiently explored, and patriarchal thinking remains prevalent in the country.

Meat consumption has come under scrutiny due to its significant ecological footprint. Understanding the determinants of meat consumption is crucial for designing effective interventions to promote sustainable diets. Thus, using results from the representative survey conducted in Latvia, in 2023 and by applying the factor analysis and generalized linear regression, this research aims to explore the most influential determinants of meat consumption behaviours within the framework of the extended Theory of Planned Behaviour.

Analysing the efficiency of investments in renewable energy-based development plays a pivotal role in maximising the benefits of transitioning to a more sustainable energy future. Examining the efficiency of these investments ensures the optimal allocation of resources to preserve the environment and promote economic growth and social well-being.

A farm plays the role of both a custodian of natural resources and a workplace. They are responsible for the quality of food produced and, on the other hand, for the standard of living of the farming family and the quality of the environment. The aim of the study is to examine the relationships between ecological and economic indicators at the farm level of various production types in Poland and Lithuania.