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Energy and materials use in Italian and Chinese tile manufacturers: a comparison using an enterprise input-output model
It is becoming evident that sustainable development methods are now being considered by governments
and corporations from all countries at both local and global level. Firms are increasingly looking to strike
a balance between profit, preserving the local environment, and energy savings, rather than just looking
for profit. In this paper, an enterprise input–output analysis based on production processes is used to
investigate two tile manufacturers, one located in China and the other in Italy. The aim of the paper is to
describe their energy/materials use and consequent pollution/waste emissions, and to make a comparison
between them. As this industry uses huge quantities of energy, it is useful to monitor these
consumption uses along with pollution levels. This accounting can help in planning future local development
strategies that would make production cycles more efficient and sustainable