Cooperative research and development and sustainable development in aluminium industry. (28th January 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bai, Yiping; O'Brien, G.C.
• Is Part Of: International journal of sustainable strategic management. Volume 1:Number 2(2009)
• Page Start: 220
• Page End: 239
• Publication Date: 2009-01-28
• Subjects: cooperative R&amp -- amp -- D -- sustainability -- aluminium industry -- factor analysis -- correlation -- China -- sustainable development -- research and development -- collaborative R&amp -- amp -- D -- collaboration; Organizational effectiveness -- Periodicals; Organizational effectiveness -- Strategic planning -- Periodicals; Organizational change -- Strategic planning -- Periodicals; Organization -- Sustainable development -- Periodicals; 658.401205
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-3600

Abstract

Effective use of resources, energy efficiency, health and safety in the workforce and green gas emissions are important considerations for sustainability of the aluminium industry. Technological advances help to improve productivity, reduce costs, save resources, lower air pollution and reduce injury risk in the workforce and thus determine sustainability of the industry. This paper argues that cooperative research and development brings technological advances and improves sustainable performance in the industry. An analysis of 224 respondents from 22 firms in the Chinese aluminium industry identifies a significant correlation between cooperative research and development and sustainability in the sector. These results have implications for government, industry and managers.