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Quale sarà il carburante di domani
No full textPanoramica introduttiva sul tema dei biocarburanti e delle potenzialità per fronteggiare emergenza energetica ed ambiental
The Effects of Rewards on Spillover in Environmental Behaviours: Monetary vs Praise Reward
Full text linkThe paper focuses on the so-called spillover effect in the environmental domain, or the tendency of individuals adopting a specific green behaviour to behave environment-friendly also in other, not related contexts. Different psychological mechanisms explaining this process have been singled out in literature (e.g.: Self Perception Theory, Cognitive Dissonance Theory, etc). However, there is no general agreement neither on the strength nor on the drivers of spillover. The study provides a value added to literature by analyzing the role played by specific factors (so far neglected) in hindering or spurring spillover: monetary and non- monetary rewards. A real-life experiment is carried out on a sample of undergraduate students from Aarhus University (Denmark), based on a panel study with online surveys filled in twice: before and after the experimental intervention. The latter consists of encouraging the uptake of a specific green behaviour (purchase of sustainable products) for a period of 6 weeks, investigating the effects on different behavioural domains and the role played by incentives. Results show how the nature of incentives has a relevant direct impact on the behaviours being incentivized, whereas no significant spillover effect to other behavioural domains is detected
Imprese e mercato: sfide e opportunità negli anni del Green Deal
Full text linkIl libro offre un’analisi accessibile e completa dell’attuale e controverso tema dello sviluppo sostenibile, focalizzandosi sul ruolo chiave delle imprese e del mercato. Attraverso un percorso chiaro e strutturato, l’autore ne esplora le molteplici sfaccettature, coinvolgendo un pubblico ampio e diversificato. Dopo una panoramica introduttiva, l’analisi approfondisce il ruolo di tre attori fondamentali quali istituzioni, imprese e cittadini. Due casi di studio, dedicati alla transizione energetica ed al settore automotive, ne illustrano in modo concreto le sfide e le opportunità, evidenziando le complesse interazioni tra i diversi pilastri della sostenibilità
Biocarburanti a regola d'arte
No full textAnalisi dei pro e dei contro dei biocarburanti in termini di impatti ambientali e competizione col settore food, e delle prospettive future con accenni alla seconda generazion
Pro-environmental spillover in consumer behavior : existence and drivers
No full textThe thesis focuses on pro-environmental spillover, and is based on a panel study (pre and post-intervention online surveys) on a sample of students from Århus University, Denmark. Essay 1 analyzes the existence itself of spillover, showing that this is limited to simple and painless behaviors. Essay 2 focuses on the role played by habits as moderator of the spillover effect. Results show that habits do play a relevant role in shaping spillover trajectories, with individuals holding strong habits in the target behavior being more likely to experience stronger spillover. Essay 3 deals with the role played by incentives in spurring spillover; results suggest that the nature of rewards (monetary vs praise) is not a relevant factor in moderating spillover
The automotive industry and the increasing relevance of a consumer perspective: a research agenda
Full text linkThe deep transformations occurring in transports and mobility call for automakers and other actors in the automotive industry to gain further insights on the mechanisms underpinning behaviours of commuters, which represent the key-actor in determining the success or failure of any industrial initiative or public policy in the sector. The present article provides a detailed overview of the state-of-the-art of research on the determinants of car use, identifying relevant gaps of knowledge and advancing a research agenda to overcome the limitations of current studies hindering their effectiveness in providing a valuable informational background on which to build sound strategies
Nuove strade da percorrere
No full textA fronte delle ultime esigenze emerse nel settore trasporti italiano, anche le iniziative dei marketer aziendali devono modificare il loro approccio verso i consumatori-utenti
Biofuels Policy in Europe under the Directive 2003/30: An Analysis of Goals, Hindrances, Instruments and Effects
Full text linkUp to 2008/2009, biofuels were considered one of the best alternatives to oil consumption in a captive market like transports, being one of the pillars of the 20-20-20 initiative in Europe. Improvement of security of supply through partial substitution of imported oil; reduction of GHGs emissions; improvement of income and employment in the agricultural and rural sectors were the main drivers of the promotion of biofuels in Europe, as well as in the United States and in Brazil. In the European Union biofuels policy was supported through Directive 2003/30. However its effects proved to be disappointing: the consumption of biofuels was expected by the Directive to account for 5.75% share of road fuels in 2010 in the European MSs, but it came early clear that such a target could not be met. Above all, consensus about biofuels decreased sharply when their ability to strongly decrease overall GHGs emissions was questioned, and when they were blamed of being the main responsible of the 2007-2008 food price increase. Finally, a new Directive was approved on April 23rd, 2009, including the request of various certifications to prove the sustainability of biofuels. The paper deals deeply with the biofuel experience in Europe, providing a general analysis of the 2003/30 Directive. It includes an evaluation of the difficulties met in satisfying the requested targets, an assessment of the MSs policies to support biofuels, and a discussion about the main features of the (failed) birth of a new industry
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