The determinants of ecological footprint of production

A spatial panel data estimation

Bibliographic Data

ID6455938
AuthorsNikou (0000-0002-8062-4897), Eleni Sardianou (0000-0002-3810-0993)
Year2025
Volume9
Pages100508-100508
Publication date2025-03-11
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSustainable Futures (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2666-1888
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.sftr.2025.100508
OpenAlexW4408312834
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited48

This study examines how trade, energy, waste and ecological production footprints are related across 24 European Union countries over the period 2005–2020. Using econometric analysis, the findings support that a 1 % increase of freight transport volume is linked to an increase in Total Production Footprint (TPF) by up to 0.06 percentage points. Conversely, higher energy imports and energy use are associated with a reduction in TPF, indicating that the relationship among these variables is more complex. The study identifies trade globalization and energy consumption during production as major factors of TPF, thus suggesting the importance of energy efficiency policies. It also stresses the relevance of increasing recycling rates and incorporating circular economy solutions to curb environmental degradation, calling for a holistic policy making approach that captures the intricate nature of trade while considering its linkages with energy and waste management requirements

Biology · Ecological footprint · Econometrics · Economics · Environmental resource management · Estimation · Footprint · Geography · Panel data · Production (economics · Remote sensing · Spatial analysis · Sustainable development · Climate Change Policy and Economics · Energy, Environment, Economic Growth · Environmental Impact and Sustainability · Environmental Science · Ecology

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