14th IWACP - International Workshop on Advances in Cleaner Production

Book of Proceedings

Acknowledgements

The Organizing Committee would like to express its sincere gratitude to the following invited speakers for their kind participation.

David Grall
Nexans - France
Evgeni Evgeniev
DG Research and Innovartion European Commission
Fernando J. Díaz López
HEC Paris – France
Françoise Chevalier
HEC Paris - France
Gengyuan Liu
Beijing Normal University - China
Jacopo Cammeo
Europe University Institute - Italy
Malgorzata Hojka
BOFA - Denmark
Muhammad Ehtsham
University of L’Aquila - Italy
Ubiratã Tortato
PUCPR - Brazil

The Organizing Committee also extends its gratitude to all the authors and participants who have contributed to making this event possible.

We would like to acknowledge and thank all the members of the Sustainability and Organizations (S&O) Institute team who contributed to the preparation of this event, with special mention to Ms. Raphaëlle Gautier, Senior Executive Director of S&O. We would also like to express our gratitude to Dr. Fernando J. Diaz Lopez, and Ms. Marie-Pierre Seyfried for their support in organizing the event and for the invaluable operational and communications support provided by Ms. Elisabeth de Reals, Ms. Lauriane Thoury, Mr. Bryce Fournier. And a very special thanks to all the students and volunteers who participated in a novel format of co-moderation of sessions, particularly to the MBA Specialisation Programme on “Reshaping Business for Sustainability” led by Professor Hélène Musikas (Eri Takahashi, Supawish Thamsuaydee, Ana Hernandez, Ana Paula Novoa, Rohini Devanga, Shaoxuan LI, Zonglin LI, Henri Verclytte, Vincensi Nadya Laurenza, Kate McGarrity, Angelina Mosher Salazar and Keeley Gambina). Our gratitude to Professor Ubiratã Tortato (PUCPR), Professor Massimiliano Mazzanti (UNIFE and SEEDS), Professor Françoise Chevalier and Dr. Ben Li (S&O) for their support as session chairs.

Special thanks go to Prof. Sandra Rejane Gomes Miessa, the Rector of Universidade Paulista, Prof. Dr. Marina Soligo, Vice-Rector of Post Graduation and Research of Universidade Paulista, and Prof. Dr. Marília Ancona-Lopez, the Vice-Rector of Graduation of Universidade Paulista, for their unwavering support since the first event in 2007.

We would like to express our gratitude to Nexans for the financial support. In particular, we would like to thank Mr. David Grall VP Sustainability & Corporate Transformation of Nexans and to Professor Sebastian Becker holder of the Nexans Chair "Orchestrating sustainable business transformation", for their support to this 14th IWACP.

General Chair and Founder of ACPN
Biagio F. Giannetti (Paulista University-UNIP, Brazil)

Who We Are?

The "International Workshop on Advances in Cleaner Production" is a multi/interdisciplinary forum for the exchange of information and research results on technologies, concepts and policies based on Cleaner Production and conceived to assist the desired transition to a sustainable society.

Cleaner Production is a concept that goes far beyond the simple pollution control. It includes research and development of new processes, materials and products directed to promote the efficient use of resources and energy.

Prevention must be the first approach of governments and corporations concerning sustainable development, and for this, environmental friendly strategies allied to economical robustness of products and services must be assured.

The adoption of Cleaner Production by governments, companies, and universities is getting speed with technical assistance and training programs, but it is worthy of attention that all these initiatives, even if implemented by all governments and corporations, do not guarantee the achievement of sustainable development. There is still a lack of a science, and consequently of a consolidated engineering devoted to the sustainable development.

Objectives

The "14th International Workshop on Advances in Cleaner Production" is an international forum to be held in October 13th to 15th, 2025, in HEC Paris at Jouy-en-Josas campus. The "14th International Workshop: Advances in Cleaner Production" aims to promote:

1. The exchange of academic information
2. The presentation of recent achievements
3. The discussion of common problems and their possible solutions
4. The contact among academic knowledge and corporative experiences
5. The discussion of the event’s theme “Pathways for Aligning Cleaner Production with Planetary Boundaries: Green Innovation, Decarbonization and Circularity in Action”.

Invited Speakers

Program

Time (GMT +2)	Oct 13th, 2025	Time (GMT +2)	Oct 14th, 2025	Oct 15th, 2025 Time (GMT +2) All Day
		08:30 to 09:00	Reception and Welcome Coffee	Technical Visits Morning a. CEA LIST (Digital manufacturing and circularity lab) b. HEC Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Station F (The largest startup incubator in France) Afternoon Waste recycling facility (CITEO)
		09:00 to 10:40	Oral Presentation (2A)
		10:40 to 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 to 12h30	Registration and Welcome Coffee	11:00 to 12h30	Plenary Session Jacopo Cammeo European University Institute Beyond Borders: CBAM’s Global and EU Impact Muhammad Ehtsham University of L'Aquila AI-Augmented Energy Management in Smart Buildings: A Hybrid Approach for Sustainable Operation Françoise Chevalier HEC Paris Decarbonization and Change Management Malgorzata Hojka Bornholm's waste company, BOFA Pathways to Circular Packaging in Food Retail: Innovation and Cross-Border Cooperation in the RELOOPED Project
12:30 to 13:50	Reception Lunch	12:30 to 13:50	Networking Lunch & Optional Guided Campus Tour
14:00 to 14:40	Opening Ceremony Fernando J. Diaz Lopez HEC Paris Biagio F. Giannetti UNIP Andrea Masini HEC Paris	14:00 to 15:40	Oral Presentation (2B)
14:40 to 15:20	Industry Conference David Grall Nexans Circularity & a Unique Business Model for a Sustainable Energy Future
15:20 to 15:40	Special Session Fernando J. Diaz Lopez HEC Paris IPCC AR7 cycle: a call for contributions to identify climate mitigation solutions
15:40 to 16:10	Coffee Break	15:40 to 16:00	Coffee Break
16:10 to 16:50	Opening Conference Evgeni Evgeniev DG Research and Innovation, European Commission EU R&I policymaking: ERA in support of decarbonisation and circularity	16:00 to 17:00	Special Session ACPN Award Senior Researcher Ubiratã Tortato PUCPR Sustainability and ESG: Connecting Green Innovation, Decarbonization and Circular Economy
17:00 to 18:40	Oral Presentation (1B)	17:00 to 18:15	Closing Conference Gengyuan Liu Beijing Normal University Does urban ecological infrastructure follow scaling laws? Closing Ceremony
		18:30	Shuttle Transfer to Versailles
		19:30 to 21:30	Social Dinner() Le Louis Versailles Chateau* (*)Free of charge for registered participants

Call for Papers - Sustainability

This special issue of Sustainability compiles cutting-edge research and practical insights on how cleaner production strategies can align with planetary boundaries, emphasizing green innovation, decarbonization, and the circular economy. Inspired by the 14th International Workshop on Advances in Cleaner Production (IWACP), it explores pathways to balance economic growth with sustainability, addressing challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality through systemic approaches that integrate environmental, socioeconomic, and technological dimensions.

Original contributions are invited on cleaner production initiatives, sustainability metrics (e.g., life cycle assessment, carbon footprinting), and policy frameworks for transitioning toward ecologically safe systems. The issue also highlights innovative technologies, business models, and community practices across industries, agriculture, and urban systems, combining technical solutions with social engagement. Building on IWACP’s transdisciplinary legacy, this collection aims to advance global discussions on sustainable and resilient pathways within planetary limits.

Guest Editors

Prof. Dr. Feni Agostinho
Prof. Dr. Biagio F. Giannetti
Prof. Dr. Cecília M. V. B. Almeida
Prof. Dr. Fernando J. Díaz López
Prof. Dr. Carmen Teodosiu

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts must be submitted online via MDPI after registration. The journal welcomes research articles, reviews, and short communications. Pre-submission inquiries (title + 100-word abstract) can be sent to the Editorial Office. Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere. All manuscripts undergo single-blind peer review, with accepted papers published continuously upon approval.

For formatting and language requirements, consult the Instructions for Authors page. Sustainability is an open-access journal (APC: 2400 CHF) published semimonthly by MDPI. English editing services are available for authors.

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026

More information: [SUSTAINABILITY SPECIAL ISSUE]

Call for Papers - Environmental Nexus

Exploring how Cleaner Production can meet planetary boundaries, this Special Issue highlights innovative efforts in green innovation, decarbonization, and circularity. It welcomes theoretical and applied research on sustainability transitions, drawing from the 14th IWACP and opening its doors to external submissions. Ultimately, this collection aims to foster integrated solutions at the environmental nexus, with publications for this Special Issue being FREE OF CHARGE, thereby supporting sustainable global development within our planet's ecological capacity.

This Special Issue explores innovative approaches to aligning Cleaner Production practices with the limits of our planet’s ecological systems. Emphasizing green innovation, decarbonization, and circularity, it welcomes both theoretical and applied research on sustainability transitions. While selected contributions from the 14th International Workshop on Advances in Cleaner Production (IWACP) will be featured, the Issue is also open to external researchers working on related topics. By advancing integrated solutions at the environmental nexus, this collection aims to support the global scientific and policy communities in the pursuit of sustainable development within planetary boundaries.

Environmental Nexus is an OPEN ACCESS journal.

Guest Editors

Prof. Dr. Biagio F. Giannetti

Prof. Dr. Fernando J. Díaz López
Prof. Dr. Cecília M. V. B. Almeida

Prof. Dr. Feni Agostinho

Manuscript submission information

Please select the article type of "VSI: Cleaner Production & Boundaries" when submitting your manuscript online through Editorial Manager. The submission deadline is 02 February 2026.

More information: [ENVIRONMENTAL NEXUS SPECIAL ISSUE]

Supporting Journals

Sustainability is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal on environmental, cultural, economic, and social sustainability of human beings, published semimonthly online by MDPI. The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) and Urban Land Institute (ULI) are affiliated with Sustainability and their members receive discounts on the article processing charges.

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability

Environmental Nexus, a new interdisciplinary journal by Elsevier, aims to address the growing need for integrated research and collaboration on environmental challenges. The journal focuses on the interconnectedness of natural, social, and technological systems, emphasizing the interdependencies and trade-offs among water, energy, food, land, and climate. By adopting a nexus approach, Environmental Nexus seeks to advance scientific understanding, foster innovation, and promote sustainable solutions to global environmental issues.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/environmental-nexus

Special Mention

Works presented at the 14th IWACP that received the Special Mention Award. The works are in alphabetical order.

Applying Circularity Index Across Scales: A case of Industrial Symbiosis in Tuscany (Italy) - RUINI, A.; LE ROSE, A.; RINCHI, V.; MARCHETTINI, N.; CARO, D.; BASTIANONI, S.

Biodigesters in Peripheral Communities: A Circular Answer to Mitigate Energy Poverty - REGO, Y. T. C.; SIMÕES, A. F.; TORRES, P. H.

Crafting Circular Futures: The HEPHAESTUS Green Living Lab (HGLL) as a Platform for Cleaner Innovation in the European Craft Sector - PRESTON, R.; CHRISTENSEN, D.; LEE, I.; JACOBSEN, L.; MACCIÓ, E.; BUSTAMENTE, M.; GASPARIN, M.; KOHLI, V.

From External Pressures to Internal Implementation: A Qualitative Investigation of Eco-innovation Drivers in Moroccan Free Zones - EL OUARDI, B.; BOUNGAB, S.

Green Innovation and Corporate Success: The Interplay of Dynamic Capabilities and Competitive Advantage - FRANCO, A. C.; TORTATO, U.; KATO, H. T.; DEL CORSO, J. M.

Integrating Carbon Accounting and Community Engagement for Effective Climate Mitigation - NOCENTINI, E.; MARCHI, M.; TROPEA, F.; VINCI, M.; PULSELLI, F. M.

Life cycle assessment as a tool to evaluate the environmental sustainability of the rebound effect: a systematic literature review - MAESS, C.C.; KEBEDE, D.B.; IAQUINTO NETO, P.; MACENO, M.M.C.; PIGOSSO, D.C.A.

Proposed Convolutional Neural Network for Microplastics Identification in Drinking Water - VEIGA JUNIOR, E.; AGOSTINHO, F.; ALMEIDA, C.M.V.B.; PAVÃO, J.M.S.J.

Spatial Heterogeneity of High-Quality Water Production in Protected Areas: A LiDAR-Enhanced Fine-Scale Assessment for Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park - DONG, K.; QIAO, X.; LIU, G.; YANG, Z.

The Potential of Collaborative Carbon Reduction in the Steel Industry under the Theory of Industry-City Integration - BAI, Y.; LIU, G.