Environmental Management and Decarbonization Nexus: A Pathway to the Energy Sector’s Sustainable Futures

Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed (), Dina Mohamed, Adham Fayad and Moza T. Al Nahyan
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Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed: Uberbinder Limited, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 4GP, UK
Dina Mohamed: Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Dubai, Dubai P.O. Box 501745, United Arab Emirates
Adham Fayad: Business Management, De Montfort University, Dubai Campus, Dubai P.O. Box 294345, United Arab Emirates
Moza T. Al Nahyan: College of Business, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 59911, United Arab Emirates

World, 2025, vol. 6, issue 1, 1-39

Abstract: This paper examines the complex interplay between environmental management (EM) and decarbonization, highlighting how these domains can be seamlessly integrated to create a comprehensive framework for sustainable futures in the energy sector. The framework emphasizes the adoption of green technologies, energy efficiency measures, and innovative carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies and infrastructures. Central to this approach are circular economy principles, low-greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions production processes, and CCUS strategies. A conceptual model of the EM–decarbonization nexus, comprising six enablers, was developed and illustrated with practical examples from various countries and regions worldwide. The findings reveal significant progress in advancing EM and decarbonization efforts. However, additional support from governments and the private sector is imperative in areas such as research and development, equitable transfer of renewable energy technologies, infrastructure for energy transitions, energy storage systems, green financing mechanisms, public education and community outreach, public–private partnerships, international cooperation, active engagement in global organizations, and the deployment of digital solutions. By addressing these areas, a sustainable future for the energy sector can be realized.

Keywords: EM; decarbonation; energy transition; sustainable infrastructure; circular economy; technological innovations; social equity; public policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G15 G17 G18 L21 L22 L25 L26 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 R51 R52 R58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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